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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 46 MIN

The Bearbrook Killer

from Pretty Guilty · host Elizabeth Rose, Sabrina Camara

In 1985, a barrel was discovered in the woods of Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. Inside were human remains—but that was only the beginning.Over the years, more barrels would be found… more victims identified… and a case that seemed impossible to solve slowly started to unravel. With the help of groundbreaking forensic science, investigators uncovered the identity of a man living under multiple names—and the truth behind one of the most disturbing cases in true crime.In this episode of Pretty Guilty, we dive into the Bear Brook murders, the victims, and the investigation.

In 1985, a barrel was discovered in the woods of Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. Inside were human remains—but that was only the beginning.Over the years, more barrels would be found… more victims identified… and a case that seemed impossible to solve slowly started to unravel. With the help of groundbreaking forensic science, investigators uncovered the identity of a man living under multiple names—and the truth behind one of the most disturbing cases in true crime.In this episode of Pretty Guilty, we dive into the Bear Brook murders, the victims, and the investigation.

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In 1985, a barrel was discovered in the woods of Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. Inside were human remains—but that was only the beginning.Over the years, more barrels would be found… more victims identified… and a case that seemed...

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