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Somebody Somewhere

by David Payne

"Somebody Somewhere" is a true crime investigative podcast series from RainStream Media, Inc. Season 3 is a 10-part series that explores the questions around the unsolved, 2003 death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna and the bank robbery he prosecuted where the cash evidence went missing after trial. Season 2 takes listeners into the Seattle homeless encampment known as "The Jungle," as hosts David Payne and Jody Gottlieb investigate a mass shooting allegedly orchestrated by three teenage brothers. And in Season 1, Payne and Gottlieb tackle the open federal investigation into the 2001 murder of federal prosecutor Tom Wales. This 18-year-old case remains one of the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice and has a $2.5 million reward.

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Episodes

  1. S3 Episode 11 (Bonus) - The Scorpion and the Frog

    In this bonus episode, Payne updates everyone on Arky Tuminelli, Ken Ravenell, and Nacoe Brown.

  2. S3 Episode 10 (Bonus) - From the Prison to the Palace

    In this Bonus episode, Nacoe and Vanassa Brown tell the story of the bank robberies and their personal love story.

  3. S3 Episode 9 - The Phoenix

    In the Season 3 finale, Payne summarizes the evidence and debunks one of the FBI’s main theories. And in a story of redemption and hope, Payne jumps in to help his new friend.

  4. S3 Episode 8 - The Missing Money

    Key witnesses from the missing money case tell their stories for the first time, including the federal district court judge and Jonathan Luna’s co-counsel.

  5. S3 Episode 7 - Nacoe of Nazareth

    Payne goes deep down the rabbit hole exploring Nacoe Brown’s claims about the missing money, and he’s inspired and confounded at what he finds.

  6. S3 Episode 6 - The Defense Lawyer

    New (2019) allegations against Nacoe Brown’s defense lawyer for conspiracy give new light to claims that he may have been involved with the missing money eighteen years prior.

  7. S3 Episode 5 - Character Assassination

    When Jonathan Luna goes missing, the press makes an immediate connection with a bank robbery case that he had tried the year before in which the cash evidence was stolen. And the cast from the Stash House Records case is back for this prequel.

  8. S3 Episode 4 - The Magic Knife

    Leaked theories about a suicide don’t seem to square with the known physical evidence from the crime scene.

  9. S3 Episode 3 - Amazing Grace

    Jonathan’s last case goes sideways on him when it is discovered that his cooperating witness was dealing drugs and terrorizing the neighborhood while working for the FBI.

  10. S3 Episode 2 - Stash House Records

    Jonathan Luna was operating in a toxic work environment when he undertook the last trial of his life -- a federal drug conspiracy case against two men selling drugs out of a rap music studio in Baltimore.

  11. S3 Episode 1 - Grey

    Jody Gottlieb and David Payne team up again to investigate the unsolved death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna in 2003. They talk with his friends and investigative reporters about Jonathan's life and its mysterious last six hours.

  12. Season 3 - Trailer

    Season 3 of Somebody Somewhere explores the unsolved death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna in 2003.

  13. S2 Episode 3 - Too Big to Fail

    By design and nature, criminal trials are mere snapshots of an isolated event.

  14. S1 Episode 15 - Don't F with the Kraken

    As the Federal Government continues its public pressure campaign against Shawna Reid, it's starting to become clearer why.

  15. Season 2 - The Jungle Murders Trailer

    Murder in a Seattle homeless encampment known as The Jungle. Three teenage brothers were charged, but are they the real killers? Only The Jungle knows. Join former federal prosecutor David Payne and producer Jody Gottlieb as they investigate.

  16. S1 Episode 13 - The First Indictment

    After 18 years, the government has made its first arrest. Investigators have charged 34-year-old Shawna Reid with lying to a grand jury and obstruction of justice relating to conversations she may or may not have had with someone bragging about the murder of Tom Wales.

  17. S1 Episode 6 - The Prime Suspect

    The FBI locks in on their prime suspect, a commercial pilot, whose threats against Wales were impossible to ignore.

  18. S1 Special Episode - DOJ Press Conference (2.21.18)

    US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein headlines press conference announcing increased reward in case. Why now?

  19. S1 Episode 3 - A Man Named Kimball

    An FBI informant may hold the keys to who killed Tom Wales.

  20. Somebody Somewhere - Trailer

    Coming in January 2018, an episodic investigation into the murder of Assistant United States Attorney, Tom Wales. This podcast re-examines the web of evidence and the FBI's efforts to track and arrest Wales' killer. After 16 years, the case remains unsolved, despite a $1 million dollar reward…

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About this show

"Somebody Somewhere" is a true crime investigative podcast series from RainStream Media, Inc. Season 3 is a 10-part series that explores the questions around the unsolved, 2003 death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna and the bank robbery he prosecuted where the cash evidence went missing after trial. Season 2 takes listeners into the Seattle homeless encampment known as "The Jungle," as hosts David Payne and Jody Gottlieb investigate a mass shooting allegedly orchestrated by three teenage brothers. And in Season 1, Payne and Gottlieb tackle the open federal investigation into the 2001 murder of federal prosecutor Tom Wales. This 18-year-old case remains one of the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice and has a $2.5 million reward.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Somebody Somewhere have?

Somebody Somewhere has 42 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 1, 2022.

What is Somebody Somewhere about?

"Somebody Somewhere" is a true crime investigative podcast series from RainStream Media, Inc. Season 3 is a 10-part series that explores the questions around the unsolved, 2003 death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna and the bank robbery he prosecuted where the cash evidence went missing after...

How often does Somebody Somewhere release new episodes?

Somebody Somewhere publishes monthly, based on its 42 episodes since January 2018.

Who hosts Somebody Somewhere?

Somebody Somewhere is created and hosted by David Payne.
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