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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Peace Corps Tragedy

from The Wanted Files · host Crown Noir Studios

This week, A.C. dives into a case that shook the Peace Corps and exposed the systemic failures that left one young woman vulnerable. Kate Puzey was a dedicated volunteer in Binin, West Africa, who bravely reported misconduct—only to be found murdered days later. With no convictions, questions remain. Who was truly responsible for her death? Did the Peace Corps’ failure to protect her cost her life? And why has justice never been served? Join us as we uncover the chilling details of Kate Puzey’s murder, the disturbing silence from those in power, and the larger pattern of violence against women within global institutions.This is a Crown Noir Studios Production: Written, researched, produced, and hosted by A.C. Roberts. Sources used in today’s episode can be found in our Resource Hub available at https://www.thewantedpodcast.com/episodes.htmlFollow us on Instagram @the_wanted_podcast and send your case suggestions to [email protected] WARNING:Owen HazelbyINTRO/OUTRO:Oakvale of AlbionMUSIC:Locran Danijel ZamboPROMO:So Much Crime, So Little Time - https://somuchcrimesolittletime.com/listen/

This week, A.C. dives into a case that shook the Peace Corps and exposed the systemic failures that left one young woman vulnerable. Kate Puzey was a dedicated volunteer in Binin, West Africa, who bravely reported misconduct—only to be found murdered days later. With no convictions, questions remain. Who was truly responsible for her death? Did the Peace Corps’ failure to protect her cost her life? And why has justice never been served? Join us as we uncover the chilling details of Kate Puzey’s murder, the disturbing silence from those in power, and the larger pattern of violence against women within global institutions.This is a Crown Noir Studios Production: Written, researched, produced, and hosted by A.C. Roberts. Sources used in today’s episode can be found in our Resource Hub available at https://www.thewantedpodcast.com/episodes.htmlFollow us on Instagram @the_wanted_podcast and send your case suggestions to [email protected] WARNING:Owen HazelbyINTRO/OUTRO:Oakvale of AlbionMUSIC:Locran Danijel ZamboPROMO:So Much Crime, So Little Time - https://somuchcrimesolittletime.com/listen/

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