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Larkspur Underground

by Plainview Public Radio

In late January of 2014, the Colorado Sheriff's Department investigated a murder scene at a remote ranch with almost a dozen dead bodies. To their shock, they discovered one woman was still alive. Host Tara Bay investigates the mystery of the woman known as Jane Doe - who she was, how she survived, and how justice is not yet served.

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  1. BENEATH THE SALTON SEA - a new novel from Michael Paul Gonzalez

    Hi Larkspur Listeners! I know it's been a while. Will there be a season 2? or Season 3?! The answer is yes, but not yet. I've been writing a lot of short stories and novels, and the newest one just came out in November. It's creepy, it's set in one of the wildest places in southern California…

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  2. Episode 11: The Return

    After weeks of legal hurdles, Plainview Public Radio is releasing the final interview between Tara Bay and Charlene "Dusty" Fowler. We wanted to set the record straight about the violent incident that took place within our studio recently. [AUDIO DRAMA] Cast: Tara Kramer as Tara Bay Rebekah Tripp...

  3. Episode 10 : The Capture

    Tara Bay checks in after a harrowing ordeal that lasted a few weeks. From being taken into police protection to going into full witness protection, Tara tries to keep you in the loop on everything that's happened with some major breaks in the case of The Scientist. [AUDIO DRAMA] Cast: Tara Kramer...

  4. Tara Bay checks in

    Tara Bay was able to upload some final thoughts prior to entering police custody. We should have a larger update for you next week. [AUDIO DRAMA] Tara Kramer as Tara Bay Music by Gordon Highland

  5. Michael Madera Checks In

    Michael Madera updates us on breaking developments. Tara Bay has been taken into protective custody. [AUDIO DRAMA] Michael Paul Gonzalez as Michael Madera Music by Gordon Highland

  6. Episode 9: The Rebirth

    Hey listeners. Tara here. I'm updating the feed on my own today due to some... let's say legal logistics with the station. Not sure how long they'll leave this up, so download it quick and tell your friends. There was an incident with Dusty during our phone interview. Our legal team probably…

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  7. Episode 8: The Trial

    Charlene "Dusty" Fowler, AKA Jane Doe, has her first interview with Tara Bay since becoming a free woman. Tara wants to explore how she's adapting to life on the outside, and to give Dusty the chance to talk about important things she discovered while a prisoner of the serial killer known as the...

  8. Episode 7: The Death of Jane Doe

    Host Tara Bay is back, detailing the harrowing final days of Jane Doe in the underground killing facility. We search for clues left behind by the final victims, and stay with Jane Doe as she finally breaks under the pressure of The Scientist. A warning to sensitive listeners - this episode…

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  9. An Update on Jane Doe's Case

    There have been some delays in Jane Doe's journey to freedom. Some legal proceedings have been delayed due to winter weather and the holiday season, but we anticipate that Jane Doe should be a free woman sometime in the New Year. Tara Bay gives you a small update on the case. [AUDIO DRAMA] Tara...

  10. Episode 6: The Reunion

    Host Tara Bay examines the days following Jane Doe's failed escape attempt from the serial killer known as the Scientist. Jane had resigned herself to die in the facility, and tried to subtly convince the Scientist to end her life. Instead, he took her down an even darker path, until she found…

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  11. Episode 5: The Escape

    Host Tara Bay reveals her first jailhouse interview with Jane Doe from her days starting with the innocence Coalition. Jane discusses her life in captivity. The discussion turns to the night she tried to escape from the serial killer known as the Scientist. Audio from that night is presented...

  12. Episode 4: The Helper

    Host Tara Bay details the night that a young man named Frankie Zuniga was dragged into the Scientist's world. Frankie was convinced he was helping Jane Doe get sober. Jane was brainwashed into helping the Scientist kill Frankie. You'll hear excerpts from actual audio journals recorded by the...

  13. Episode 3: The Observer

    Host Tara Bay explores Jane Doe's abduction and transport from Illinois to Colorado. Piecing together records and journals, you'll hear how the killer known as the Scientist slowly groomed her as they traveled, erasing her personality and breaking her spirit. You'll also hear recordings of her...

  14. Episode 2: The Taking

    Host Tara Bay walks you through the night of Jane Doe's abduction before a chance encounter at a college bar brings her into the clutches of a killer. You'll hear from those who last saw her, and hear excerpts from her journals detailing her terrifying first encounter with the serial killer known...

  15. Episode 1: The Discovery

    Host Tara Bay introduces you to Jane Doe, the subject of Larkspur Underground. In late January 2014, Jane's body was discovered alone with almost a dozen other murder victims in an underground killing complex outside the tiny town of Larkspur, Colorado. When police started to remove her body from...

  16. Larkspur Underground - Trailer

    Larkspur Underground investigates the mystery surrounding Jane Doe, the only known survivor of a brutal serial killer. Join host Tara Bay as she examines Jane's life, how she came to be trapped by a madman, and the quest for justice that continues today. [AUDIO DRAMA]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In late January of 2014, the Colorado Sheriff's Department investigated a murder scene at a remote ranch with almost a dozen dead bodies. To their shock, they discovered one woman was still alive. Host Tara Bay investigates the mystery of the woman known as Jane Doe - who she was, how she survived, and how justice is not yet served.

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Produced by Michael Paul Gonzalez

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In late January of 2014, the Colorado Sheriff's Department investigated a murder scene at a remote ranch with almost a dozen dead bodies. To their shock, they discovered one woman was still alive. Host Tara Bay investigates the mystery of the woman known as Jane Doe - who she was, how she survived,...

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