Episode
EP 6: Chameleon
1:00:12
Published: Wed Nov 07 2018
Description
The case that was solved in reverse leaves many questions unanswered. New methods of inquiry are used to crack other cold cases. Do groundbreaking techniques come at the cost of genetic privacy? Want to make sure that NHPR continues creating projects like Bear Brook? Click here to donate $20. Thanks for your support.
Chapters
In this episode of Barebrook, the team discusses their thoughts on the man known as Bob Evans, tentatively described as a sociopath or a pure evil person, as well as new discoveries about his potential victims through DNA testing.
00:00 - 01:14 (01:14)
Summary
In this episode of Barebrook, the team discusses their thoughts on the man known as Bob Evans, tentatively described as a sociopath or a pure evil person, as well as new discoveries about his potential victims through DNA testing.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Diane's identification of Terry Rasmussen as the suspected Bear Brook killer via genetic genealogy was a groundbreaking moment in criminal investigations.
01:21 - 06:29 (05:08)
Summary
Diane's identification of Terry Rasmussen as the suspected Bear Brook killer via genetic genealogy was a groundbreaking moment in criminal investigations. The discovery was the result of a years-long search to identify a kidnapped girl named Lisa.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Genetic genealogy is proving to be a vital tool in solving crimes, with the case of the Golden State Killer being just one high-profile example.
06:29 - 11:50 (05:21)
Summary
Genetic genealogy is proving to be a vital tool in solving crimes, with the case of the Golden State Killer being just one high-profile example. As the technology advances, it is expected to become a routine part of crime investigations, with genealogists working with police departments to identify suspects.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Genetic genealogy helped solve a 1981 cold case in Ohio where an unidentified woman was found murdered.
11:50 - 14:16 (02:26)
Summary
Genetic genealogy helped solve a 1981 cold case in Ohio where an unidentified woman was found murdered. As more people upload their genetic information online, the chances of finding relatives in databases increase, making it easier to identify victims and perpetrators of crimes.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
GEDmatch is being used by law enforcement as a DNA database for genetic genealogy, and most major genealogy companies are attempting to restrict police access to protect their users' privacy.
14:16 - 23:45 (09:29)
Summary
GEDmatch is being used by law enforcement as a DNA database for genetic genealogy, and most major genealogy companies are attempting to restrict police access to protect their users' privacy. Individuals interested in helping law enforcement can do so by taking DNA tests and uploading them to GEDmatch.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
A personal account of life with a narcissistic mother, including physical and emotional abuse, and how it affected the narrator's life.
23:48 - 31:59 (08:11)
Summary
A personal account of life with a narcissistic mother, including physical and emotional abuse, and how it affected the narrator's life. The interviewee also addresses the difficulty in recognizing narcissism, as well as the impact on their relationships in adulthood.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Bob Evans was an eccentric mill manager tasked with decommissioning the mill, who would wear the same green coat every day and even stole electricity from a nearby park.
31:59 - 37:14 (05:15)
Summary
Bob Evans was an eccentric mill manager tasked with decommissioning the mill, who would wear the same green coat every day and even stole electricity from a nearby park.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
A man recounts his experience being questioned by cold case detectives about Bob Evans, a man who turned out to be using a false identity, triggering the reopening of a decades-old case.
37:14 - 39:41 (02:26)
Summary
A man recounts his experience being questioned by cold case detectives about Bob Evans, a man who turned out to be using a false identity, triggering the reopening of a decades-old case.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
The journalist raises the question of Ed Gallagher's possible involvement in the Bear Brook Murders, due to his connections with Bob Evans and the factors surrounding the case.
39:41 - 49:43 (10:01)
Summary
The journalist raises the question of Ed Gallagher's possible involvement in the Bear Brook Murders, due to his connections with Bob Evans and the factors surrounding the case. The journalist expresses concern for the potential consequences this speculation may have on Gallagher.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
A discussion about the Bear Brook Murders and how genetic genealogy played a role in identifying one victim but has proven difficult in identifying the rest.
49:43 - 56:13 (06:30)
Summary
A discussion about the Bear Brook Murders and how genetic genealogy played a role in identifying one victim but has proven difficult in identifying the rest.
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Investigators now believe that it is simply a matter of time before the identity of the Bear Brook victims is discovered.
56:13 - 1:00:09 (03:56)
Summary
Investigators now believe that it is simply a matter of time before the identity of the Bear Brook victims is discovered. Special thanks were given to those who contributed to the creation of the podcast.