Dead Before Deadline

By: STP Productions
  • Summary

  • Dead Before Deadline with Robin Yocum Step behind the yellow tape and dive deep into the pulse-pounding world of police reporting with Robin Yocum in "Dead Before Deadline." He is joined by his lovely daughter Jaclynn as she sits in for the audience asking the questions we are all thinking in these wild and crazy tales from Robin's time at the Dispatch, Yocum unravels a tapestry of tales that are as intriguing as they are raw. Each episode brings to life stories that run the gamut from the heart-wrenching to the humorously bizarre. Whether it's an oddball case that had the newsroom in splits or a somber story of loss that left an indelible mark, Yocum paints a vivid picture of life behind the byline. Navigating the gritty realities of crime reporting, "Dead Before Deadline" is more than just a recollection of cases and incidents; it's a nuanced exploration of the human stories intertwined in them. Join us on this journey, where the lines between the reporter and the reported blur, and the tales, though sometimes grim, remind us of the varied spectrum of the human experience. If you've ever been curious about the world that exists behind the headlines, or the stories that didn't make the front page but remained etched in the reporter's mind, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and get your weekly dose of captivating tales from the police beat.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 13 - The Just Sweats Aftermath
    Oct 1 2024

    What happened to the central figures in the Just Sweats case? Robin and Jaclynn
    will cover that in the final episode of Season 2 of Dead Before Deadline. They will
    also discuss some of the unusual, and sometimes humorous, events that occurred
    during the years that Robin and colleague Cathy Candisky covered the case,
    including the events that led to his leaving the newspaper.

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 12 - Yikes! - Just the result of a late-night brainstorming session
    Sep 24 2024

    The chaos continues as Dr. Boggs heads to trial for murder. Hawkins has been extradited from Italy. He and Hanson are set to go on trial together. All three men will be convicted.

    In a subsequent interview, Hanson said that he and Hawkins concocted the murder-for insurance plan during what he called a late-night brainstorming session. He also said, “It was a foolish thing to do.”

    Okay, how about evil? Could we go with evil? After all, there was an innocent man lying dead on the floor of the doctor’s office.

    In this episode, Robin and Jaclynn will begin to wind down the saga.

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    17 mins
  • Ep. 11 - Oh, thank you, Oprah
    Sep 17 2024

    The reporters have a little fun with a Glendale detective who sent a spy to determine if Robin and Cathy had secret missives from John Hawkins.

    At this point, Hanson and Dr. Boggs are in jail, but Hawkins is still on the run. It’s an upset lover in the Netherlands and an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show that puts authorities on the trail of John Hawkins. And, it’s an unusual birthmark that seals his fate.

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    22 mins

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