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WDIV Podcast Examines Local Crimes


Topic: Investigative Reporting
Posted on 3/31/2019

Graham’s NBC affiliate WDIV-TV Detroit released on March 19 season three of its “Shattered” podcast. “Shattered: Child Killer” discusses the cold case of children murdered 40 years ago and the suspected cover-up by a local millionaire. It spotlights the murdered children’s relatives, investigators on the case, and journalists who continue covering the story. “Shattered” seasons one and two amassed 2.1 million downloads. Season 1 explores the 2010 disappearance of three brothers in Morenci, Mich., whose father said he gave them to an underground organization. Season 2 covers the life of Richard Wershe, Jr., (“White Boy Rick”) the youngest FBI informant turned drug dealer.



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