Culpable

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Explore unsettled true crime cases where culpability has yet to be established. Host Dennis Cooper covers new cases in Culpable: Case Review. In season one, Dennis explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death in 2014 was ruled a suicide after a 45-minute investigation, despite substantial evidence that points to murder. Season two explored the 2013 death of a young mother, Brittany Stykes, who was shot and killed while driving on an Ohio Highway with her 1-year-old daughter seated next to her. New season coming soon!

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  • Nsinker
    Great Podcast- Re: Andrew
    Hello. First off I love your work, I just listened to the episodes regarding Andrew. I am so sorry for his loved ones loss and I hope his parents find peace. I have an addict mother and am well versed in addict behavior. my opinion is that the charges on his credit card were all at locations that would offer cash back- probably also a $5/$10 minimum purchase for said cash back with a $20 max which is why each charge was a little over $30.
  • Jneffer
    This True Crime Pod stands above the rest
    Everything about the production is done with excellence. The host’s voice is perfect for storytelling and podcasting. The stories are compelling. A must listen.
  • 62sky
    season 2
    weak and repetetive.. the investigators seem too afraid to voice their own suspicions and also to pin others suspicions down. This begins as a compelling case but goes nowhere further than the tons of investigations so far .. every episode is a repeat of the previous.. the first episode is the only one worth listening to.. ultimately this just treads water hereafter.
  • jhb1995
    Too much exposition
    I understand and respect the need to honor these victims by having the family talk about what kind of people they were but does so much exposition need to be included in every single episode? At a certain point it adds nothing to the story and just becomes fluff.
  • nhgirl724
    Excellent
    My friend shared this podcast with me and I’m glad she did because it is very well done. Extremely informative, but easy to listen to. Dennis Cooper has done an excellent job with these podcasts.
  • TFizz0699
    AMAZING
    Wow, super impressive journalism, so glad I just stumbled across this pod. Can’t stop!
  • stlouislegrands
    One of my favorite podcasts!
    I love the way Dennis tells the stories of the victims…such a great podcast.
  • nolanado437
    Season 3
    I really enjoyed Seasons 1 & 2 but not Season 3. The short episodes are just not that engaging. The Goldie Thornsbury episodes dragged on so long with family members essentially saying the same thing over and over again. I hope the family is able to find peace and heal, I truly do, but hearing a grown woman say the words “my nanny” constantly over 2 episodes was too much to listen too.
  • Shebeez
    FANTASTIC podcast.
    It is so well written and produced and the host is superb. I can’t imagine how one tells this tragic story in a way that is easy to follow because it is so complex. Dennis does this exquisitely and with such deep reverence for Christian, his mother Rae, and the rest of his family. As a mother of a son my heart goes out to Rae. I applaud her resilience, her tenacity and her unwavering determination. The love for her son is palpable. I pray that she sees justice for her beautiful son. I’m just blown away by the efforts of Dennis and his team and all those who pitched in to help. I pray that out of this tragedy, the corruption in Meridian and everyone involved will be exposed and that justice will be exacted. So many evil people attempted to silence her and kick her while she was down. Now they’ve put a big spotlight on themselves. Wonderful show, thank you for sharing this story and all the effort you put into it. The way you handled it and all the information you received throughout the process was handled with care and class. Bravo
  • cantthinkofanythingclever
    Case Review fantastic
    Excellent reporting! The Goldie Thornsberry case is especially heartbreaking and enraging, I hope Britney and Casey file a civil suit to find some small bit of justice for their nanny.
  • Coolreeny
    I want give Payne l a bj
    U can get it too Dennis but especially Payne
  • Towintheline
    Excellent podcast
    Season one was heartbreaking, I was so invested and truly feel like I know the victim’s mom, like I could run into her in the grocery store and give her a hug and have a conversation. And the theme music is fantastic!
  • NYCSara
    So Repetitive
    The season 2 case is fascinating, but every episode starts with a LONG recap of the last episode. It’s mind numbingly boring. I love true crime, but I gave up after listening to the same stuff over and over for about 1/2 the episodes. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫
  • Maman d’Henri
    Great podcast
    Hope it helps solve these cases. Correction: In episode 9 of season 3, Willamette is mispronounced. It should be Wil LAM it (with the stress on LAM).
  • jdeg
    Binge-worthy for those with short attention spans!
    I don’t binge any podcasts; at least I didn’t until I found this one. The storytelling is fantastic, as are the investigative skills. The use of multiple witnesses and different audio resources keeps listeners’ attention. Great podcast! I only wish I could do my own work (writing) while listening! 😂
  • T.L. Green
    What Not To Do
    Listened to the first two cases of Season 3. While the show successfully humanizes the victims, it fails to land culpability on anyone other than the victims themselves. When you use drugs and invite a homeless person to live with you, you’re taking a risk. When you walk down a highway in the middle of the night after drinking, you’re taking a risk. In both of these scenarios, the victims were not making the best decisions. My heart goes out to the families. I truly hope they are able to discover and accept the full stories of their loved ones deaths so they can fully grieve.
  • casey0911
    Wow
    I have never gone through two seasons of a podcast so quickly. Thank you for bringing these cases to light. I pray that one day both of these families are able to get the answers they deserve. I would love to see continued update on both of these case.
  • leem909080
    Season 2
    I loved season 1 & love the way Culpable puts their episodes together and layers the info they put out. I also like the theme that is the basis for all the seasons. 5 stars from me in regards to the podcasters, content, format, all of it. It did make me sad, Season2 Ep.1, there was this notion that Brittany didn’t do drugs, she wasn’t an addict, she wasn’t involved in any illegal things - so she didn’t deserve to die. And I agree this young innocent mother absolutely did not deserve to lose her life. I also know that just because someone is an addict or does drugs recreationally they also absolutely don’t deserve to lose their lives. It tugged at me enough to hear that concept being put out there that I had to write this - and I’m not someone to ever write a review or speak up. However season 2 is about not being a bystander and I’m here to be the voice to help educate if anyone’s read this far along — drug use or not — no one deserves to lose their life more than another person. Xoxo
  • nigggggggggggassssssss111
    Mind numbingly Dumb
    I just wish I could get my two hours of life back.This guy has the investigative skill of a three year old but don’t take my word.Listen for yourself
  • Jkhdsjnjncx
    Fascinating
    Season 3 is as good as the others. Great work telling the stories of the victims. Hoping these cases can be solved soon!
  • modus-ponens
    OK
    Solid research and investigation. Painfully trite scripts and amateur narration.
  • Jaymay0620
    Doesn’t seem like Tenderfoot
    I’m a big fan of Tenderfoot pods so was excited to find Culpable, but I am struggling to get through the first few episodes of S1. The interviews with Christian’s family & friends are rambling, repetitive, and hard to follow. The amount of information I have after 3 episodes could have been consolidated into less than 1. I want to like this podcast but I don’t enjoy listening to people talk in circles over and over.
  • billy2724
    Well…
    Who can we hold culpable for this? Was something…. just a disappointing version of 48hrs now.
  • Beachespeaches
    Compassionate
    The Case Review season is especially well done. The deep dive seasons have been really good, but the handling of these smaller cases is executed with so much compassion and really honors the dignity of victims and their families. I’ve heard too many podcasts that feature survivors and families that slip into being exploitative and sensationalistic. This season is the total opposite of that, and I appreciate the care and kindness that clearly went into making it.
  • cakewalk33
    Wonderful!!
    This podcast is amazing. The host has a calm, clear voice and the subjects and material presented are done in a clear, concise manner without unnecessary chatter or opinions. Please continue to present these cases so that justice can finally be obtained for the families! Great work!
  • bavaro12345
    Excellent narration
    Love this Podcast. Speaking to family and people directly involved with the victims. Season 1 & 2 have had me listening for hours on end, hoping there would be movement towards justice.
  • lovejesusketocoffeebooks
    Well Done…
    Compassion for the families, treading carefully when asking questions, great storytelling method, thorough and helpful investigating with a sincere desire to get a family’s story out to the public. These are the reasons for my 5 stars, well done to the producers of this show. Much respect to you.
  • MaverickAbundance
    Andrew Thomas Hall 😢
    I don’t believe in coincidences. Finding the girl who called 911!? D and Gene. Andrew knew he was overdosing and WANTED AND ASKED FOR HELP!! I promise you he would NEVER come home from the hospital and take the same drug. Not even the biggest addict in the world. I’m just devastated and heart broken for Andrew!
  • michelemarie10779111
    Season 3
    If it isn’t important to the case- stop wasting our time with all the details. Ep 1 & 2: 75% was just talking about absolutely nothing.
  • Well why not?
    Poor production quality
    Season two is just a lot of repetition from one episode to the next. Story could’ve been told in much fewer episodes. Several times the interviewer’s questions couldn’t be heard but the response was loud. Annoying to have to keep adjusting the volume. Do not recommend this one.
  • kfigluc
    Hmmm
    California is not the Pacific Northwest!! Wth?? Get it straight peeps.
  • Morganns23
    Two Things Can Be True
    Re: Andrew Thomas Wall. I believe two things can be true at the same time. Andrew was a Good Samaritan, kind hearted person, while also being a high risk person by allowing an unknown homeless person to stay at his apartment. He also, most certainly, could have used again soon after being revived by Narcan. I feel for this family so much, but I do believe he is culpable in his death. And was most certainly callously robbed of his belongings by whoever was staying with him.
  • Jaci07
    Credit Card Usage
    If there’s question as to why all the credit card uses at gas stations, it was more than likely Andrew and/or Gene were buying people’s gas and they were paying them in cash. A real life “Reality Bites” moment.
  • BriSlayer
    New season misses the mark
    Although it’s nice to have the podcast back, the first two episodes have a giant, gaping hole. I’m glad that the last 15 minutes of episode 2 finally begin to address what likely actually happened. But the days before his death - none of this sounds suspicious to someone who understands addiction and the behavior of an addict. This could have been a great podcast. An opportunity to educate listeners and actually help the family and Breanna understand what actually happened here. Next time, cover everything. Talk to people who have lived this unfortunate life. There is likely no conspiracy here. Not the credit cards, not the fact that the drugs progressed. And of course a drug addict would use drugs again immediately after overdosing and going to a hospital . That’s addiction. As much as I feel for this family, I find these episodes irresponsible by leaving that part out of the majority of these episodes.
  • Truecrime Christie
    So good
    I love everything about this podcast. It should be number 1 on the charts! Such a great job. 🥰❤️
  • JaMarcus W.
    Season 3 is a whiff
    The first case reviewed, which is a 2 part series, covers the overdose death of a drug addict. There is an effort made by the host and the deceased’s friends and family to suggest there was foul play involved, but I’m not sure how that conclusion could possibly be reached, given he was still wearing a hospital wristband from his most recent overdose just days prior when he was found, and toxicology reports show a clear overdose as cause of death. While the circumstances surrounding the aftermath of his death are clearly shady, it fits perfectly into the lifestyle of any group of drug addicted “friends.” Desperation for money and resources, and the deceased is no longer of value to them once they’ve got his stuff. Are we simply trying too hard here?
  • MKatAggie
    My fave
    Love your pod in long or short form!! I’ll take it any way I can get it.
  • PgBaby08
    CC theory
    If Andrew was living off a CC he was making those transactions to get cash back to buy the drugs. Small amounts also keep parents from getting suspicious. Just my theory. I’m a mother of an addict. 10+ years. A club no one wants to be part of. Thank you for bringing attention to Andrews case.
  • Kristalk75
    Must listen
    After finally finding up and vanished I was so disappointed that they didn’t any more episodes. Then I finally found this one!! It’s a really good show and I have recommended it to so many people already!! I literally binged it and now I’m caught up!!!
  • Jenjessaaaay
    Tenderfoot delivers as always!
    This is A+ podcasting. I love when I find shows like this. It’s a deep dive, it’s well narrated, the sound quality is superb. It unfolds slowly and carefully and with great detail. Just like the Curtis Flowers story, it’s sad yet remarkable that podcasters have to be/can be the door to justice.
  • ATS036
    Don’t waste your time on Season 2
    They clearly didn’t have enough material for this season. Super boring, extremely repetitive. They play the same clips over and over each episode. Episode 10 the first 30 minutes is recapping the entire season. Storytelling was great season one, disappointed this time around.
  • PoliticiansKilledAmerica
    Andrew Wall
    While it is always sad when a young person dies unnecessarily, this case is no mystery. This young man overdosed and the scum bags he surrounded himself with bailed on him and stole from him. This sad story repeats itself everyday across our country. If you are curious about who gave him the drugs, look at the wide open southern border and our joke of a president.
  • Lisa Nola
    Loving it!
    Keep up the great work!!
  • My Worst Nightmare Podcast
    Sometimes it’s all in the voice!
    Idk what it is, but I could listen to this host talk about anything! But to make it even better, he actually has good content! Listening for a few years and still enjoying it. Keep it up!
  • peysoco
    Nice pace
    I have a enjoyed this podcast so much.
  • Skyjedi8
    Season 3
    Thank you for reviewing cases
  • Garrett2325
    The new season
    The new season is awful. None of these stories are interesting and it feel like you’re just reaching for money. 0 stars.
  • laurenlk
    Great podcast but stereotypes
    You’ve made a comment about military and military families twice now. Not all military families are traditional or conservative.
  • BobbyG84_
    Case Reviews are not as detailed or convincing.
    I enjoyed the season long stories about a suspicious homicide, but the “Case Review” series is just missing the same depth and detail. Each story is sad, but just sound like textbook addict overdose and/or suicide. In the weeks leading up to each death, the deceased began acting different, talking about death, not being themselves, etc. Typical addict behavior. There are not any other suspects, and the only proof offered in support of homicide is the interviews of the grieving families that cannot come to grips with their loved one being responsible for their own deaths. It is sad, and I hope the families get closure, but I do not think the short episodes do anything but drive home that the deceased did not die under suspicious circumstances. There may be further details in support of homicide that cannot be fleshed out in 45-60 minute episodes that make the season long stories more convincing, but those aren’t apparent in the single short episodes.
  • Reading ♥️
    Disappointed
    I’ve tried a few Season 3 shows. They are a disappointment, no substance. Tenderfoot should rethink this podcast.
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