In the last episode of the year, Bret and Nick discuss listener questions, provide case updates and contemplate the future of the investigation, as well as the systemic failures that continue to prevent justice in Lumberton and beyond. 

Bret interviews a close friend of victim Megan Oxendine. Their dark stories allege brutal local crimes as well as corruption and conspiracy in Robeson County. The source reveals case evidence straight from a Hollywood thriller’s script, along with new leads followed by the FBI regarding potentially connected deaths and disappearances in Lumberton, North Carolina. A strange unsettling dream reminds us of all that’s left unanswered in our investigation of this southern true crime mystery. 

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In part two of the two-part season one finale, Bret and Nick tell you the story of their search for the truth behind a string of murders and disappearances in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of crime, including rape and assault, which could be traumatic for some listeners.

Music by MOONSIDE

In the two-part season one finale, Bret & Nick tell the story of their search for the truth behind a string of murders and disappearances in Lumberton, North Carolina. 

Music by MOONSIDE

Bret and Nick answer your questions while providing new updates on the cases in Lumberton.

Bret calls Nick out of the blue to discuss a series of encrypted emails they received from an anonymous individual. The email transcripts are shared & the hosts cover how the mysterious correspondence connects with other sources tied to murders & disappearances in Lumberton.

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Bret & Nick share unexpected updates in the cases after they inadvertently gain access to an audio recording of a meeting between the FBI, NC SBI, Office of the Medical Examiner, Lumberton PD & the family of the victim Rhonda Jones.