0507 | A Joke, A Hymn

Four Washington state FOIA responses tell very different stories and provide new insights into old cases. And a fifth, long-awaited file drops a bomb in everyone's laps.

This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.
With additional research by Kaz.
Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Andrew French, and Jordan Taylor

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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast.

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