Episodes
RED RECORD: The Story of Trey Reed
On September 15, 2025, 21-year-old Trey Reed—a first-generation college student at Delta State University—was found hanging from a tree on campus. Within hours, his death was ruled a suicide. No investigation. No real answers. But Trey’s f…
SOMETHING'S OFF with Michael Proctor's iCloud, Turtleboy charges + old rumors about a body in the snow
Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode Two Mel + Rebecca get into allll the chaos surrounding Michael Proctor, the Fed document dump/hearings, who lied: Dever or Cox? and an old rumor that resurfaced this week about a pe…
CASE UPDATES: Ellen Greenburg, Michael Proctor, and Sam Nordquist
Mel returns to three deeply unsettling cases that continue to raise serious questions: Ellen Greenberg: A new city-commissioned review reaffirms suicide, despite 20+ stab wounds. Her family says the fight for justice is far from over…
NEW SHOW: Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie
Preview SOMETHING'S OFF here and join us in the Investigator Club to get early access to new episodes, or subscribe to the YouTube to watch Something's Off for FREE. In our first episode, Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie dig into the discord…
COMING FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH - Something's Off with Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie
Fridays starting October 2025. You know that feeling? When a case doesn’t add up, when the story feels off? That’s where Investigative Journalists and podcast hosts, Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie, come in, breaking down the crimes, the tr…
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Murder of Leslie Preer
In May of 2001, 49-year-old Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered inside her Chevy Chase home. For years, suspicion shadowed her husband, Sandy, who failed a polygraph and couldn’t explain his movements the night before her death. But on…
TRAILER: Something's Off with Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie
Dropping Fridays starting October 2025. You know that feeling? When a case doesn’t add up, when the story feels off? That’s where Investigative Journalists and podcast hosts, Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie, come in, breaking down the crime…
A Savage Forest: The Megan Shaffer And Alex Stevens Case Part TWO
❤️If you like Mel's work, hit the tip jar❤️ In Part Two of A SAVAGE FOREST, we pick up where the mountain left off—with a body, a knife, and a story that keeps changing. The autopsy contradicts Megan’s account of a tragic accident, revealin…
A Savage Forest: The Megan Shaffer And Alex Stevens Case
On a freezing night in January 2017, 21-year-old Megan Shaffer and 24-year-old Alexander Stevens hiked deep into Savage River State Forest in Western Maryland. They carried candles, a knife, and even Alex’s pet cat—preparing for what Megan …
Suicide or Silence: The Murder of Sandra Birchmore
In February 2021, twenty-three-year-old Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. She was eight months pregnant. The official ruling: suicide by asphyxia. For years, that’s where the story stopped. But when th…
The Martyr Machine: Charlie Kirk and the Politics of Stochastic Terrorism
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on stage at Utah Valley University. The media asked, “How did we get here?” But the truth is—we already know. In this special episode of The In Between, host Mel Barrett, breaks the…
Tying It All Together: The Ellen Greenberg Case Part Two
This week on The In Between Podcast, host Mel Barrett, revisits the aftermath of the night Ellen Greenberg was found with twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment—and the instant clash between an autopsy that pointed to homicide and…
Tying It All Together: The Ellen Greenberg Case
This week on The In Between Podcast, host Mel Barrett, revisits the night Ellen Greenberg was found with twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment—and the instant clash between an autopsy that pointed to homicide and a police narrati…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story - The Sentence
In the final (for now) installment of From Victim to Accused, host Mel Barrett travels to Lebanon County Pennsylvania for Veronika Rodriguez' sentencing hearing. This is an in-depth discussion of what happened then and what's to come with f…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story part five - Pier Hess Graf
In Episode five, host Mel Barrett, goes on a deep dive into the prosecutor in Veronika's case: Pier Hess Graf Pier Hess Graf didn’t just prosecute the alleged victim in this case, she went hard at Veronika Rodriguez, asking for up to 16 ye…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story Part Four - Fahad Pervez
In this episode of The In Between Podcast, Mel spends an hour discussing the alleged assault of Veronika Rodriguez with the man she accused...Fahad Pervez Please share. Veronika's sentencing happens on August 20, 2025 so sharing this episo…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story Part Three - Investigating the Investigators
In this episode of The In Between Podcast, Mel goes on a deep dive into the investigation and even manages to score an interview with an elusive guest. Please share. Veronika's sentencing happens on August 20, 2025 so sharing this episode …
DARK WEEK: Revisiting Live Free or Die: The Pamela Smart Story
This is a dark week for TIBP, as Mel is currently investigating the Veronika Rodriguez case which is very much a living, breathing story. A new episode about Veronika’s story will air next tuesday, August 5, 2025. Season One of TIBP, whic…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story - An Update
It's getting wild. Here's an update about the case. This one's important. Please listen, share, rate, review. Veronika Rodriguez reported her rape to police. She even had evidence to prove it happened. Still police didn't believe her and…
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story, Part Two - Veronika
In part two of the Veronika Rodriguez Story, Mel digs into who Veronika is and how she got caught up in the fight for her life and liberty. Veronika Rodriguez reported her rape to police. She even had evidence to prove it happened. Still …
From Victim to Accused: The Veronika Rodriguez Story
Host, Mel Barrett, is bringing you another case that will blow your mind. Veronika Rodriguez reported her rape to police. She even had evidence to prove it happened. Still police didn't believe her and turned her from victim, to accused, t…
**BONUS** Pamela Smart says goodbye
To email Pam your condolences, go to SecurusTech.net and add Pam as a contact. Here's her info: PAMELA SMART 93G0356 Bedford Hills Correctional Facility You'll have to pay for stamps, but it's a minimal cost. If you'd like to donat…
Murder in Canton - The Retrial of Karen Read - The Finale
Join host, Mel Barrett, as she wraps up the Karen Read case, analyzes the post trial media, discusses what's next for the investigation and her own work on other cases. Join the club for AD FREE, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and bonus c…
SPECIAL DROP - The Readathon NOT GUILTY
Rebecca + Kevin from Crime Writers On and your host, Mel break down what happened on the final day of the Karen Read retrial - including a wild thing that happened in a parking lot in Dedham.
Murder in Canton - NOT GUILTY x3
Murder in Canton - Week Eight of the Retrial of Karen Read - CLOSING ARGUMENTS
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week eight. The defense rests. Shockingly the Commonwealth doesn't offer a rebuttal and closing arguments keep us riveted before the jury gets the …
**INTRODUCING: Crime Seen #Cybersleuths: The Idaho Murders
In this special episode drop, host Mel Barrett introduces Crime Seen, a true crime review podcast that gets to the heart of how true crime stories are told with hosts Mari Forth & Sarah Carradine. Mel was a recent guest on the show and disc…
Murder in Canton - Week Seven of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week seven. The defense is well into their case while one cop loses her mind and another switches sides. Also those gross texts from Michael Procto…
CALL-TO-ACTION Pamela Smart name-dropped in the NH House of Representatives
The state of New Hampshire keeps doing what they've done for 35 years...hating on Pamela Smart. Want to start changing minds? Link to NH Bulletin Article: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/06/05/republicans-pass-parental-rights-bills-…
Murder in Canton - Week Six of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week six and as you might expect from the Commonwealth...they introduce another tedious witness, their last, Dr. Judson Welcher. And the Commonweal…
**BONUS** UPDATE ON PAMELA SMART'S PETITION FOR COMMUTATION
Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state of New Hampshire have again rejected Pamela Smart's petition for commutation, but this time...they didn't even give her a hearing. Hear Pam's reaction in this episode. PAYIT2 Legal Fund: https://www.pay…
Murder in Canton - Week Five of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week five, a short week for time, but not drama.  Subscribe for updates about the second trial and catch Mel on Crime Writers On The Readathon wit…
**BONUS** EXONERATION Samantha and Jules Werkheiser's Story
On this episode of The In Between, host Mel Barrett has an unfiltered and emotional discussion with Samantha and Jules Werkheiser, two women incarcerated with Pamela Smart, who were wrongfully convicted of child sexual assault. Their story …
Murder in Canton - Week Four Recap of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week four and it's drama filled, even though witnesses and evidence are pretty technical and dry. Subscribe for updates about the second trial an…
**UPDATE** Karen Read Retrial Recap Late Release
Hey y'all, it's your host, Mel Barrett with a programming note. Week four of Murder in Canton The Retrial of Karen Read will drop tomorrow before 12p est. Sorry for the delay, but I'm coming at you with two episodes this week. Can't wait to…
Murder in Canton - Week Three Recap of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week three and it's all about the investigation with two days focused on Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik. Subscribe for updates …
**BONUS** The Readathon with Rebecca Lavoie from Crime Writers ON
Listen to your host, Mel Barrett on The Readathon with Rebecca Lavoie from Crime Writers On! Mel will be joining Rebecca Lavoie and sometimes Kevin Flynn from Crime Writers On on their hit show, The Readathon, where they will discuss the da…
Murder in Canton - Week Two Recap of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join host Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in the retrial of Karen Read. This is week two and it's full of drama and a whole lot of different views on how this all went down. Plus, Judge Beverly Canone makes a HUGE decision on a…
Murder in Canton - Week One Recap of the Retrial of Karen Read
Join Mel Barrett as she breaks down the goings on in retrial of Karen Read. This is week one and it started with a bang! Subscribe for updates about the second trial and catch Mel on Crime Writers On The Readathon to discuss the new trial.…
DEEP DIVE The Investigation and (first) Trial of Karen Read
Host Mel Barrett goes on a mega deep dive into the investigation and first trial of Karen Read on the eve of her retrial. Subscribe for updates about the second trial and catch Mel on Crime Writers On The Readathon to discuss the new trial…