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Drowning Creek

In the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, Justin Gaines walked out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia and was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made. Host Sean Kipe digs into this story to find out what really happened to Justin Gaines and tries to make sense of the still ongoing investigation. But as Sean gets deeper, he finds himself in an underworld of drugs, money, and murder.

Introducing: Noble

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In the winter of 2002, police discovered more than 300 bodies on one property in the tiny town of Noble, Georgia. What followed was one of the biggest and most expensive investigations in the history of the American South. To get to the bottom of this forgotten case, journalist Shaun Raviv visits a rural community with plenty of secrets.  He discovers the epic history of the well-respected family who owned the property, uncovers the fates of the bodies sent to a crematory called Tri-State, and searches for the mysterious man at the center of it all. And in the process, Shaun explores one of the most primal and vexing questions we face as human beings: What do the living owe the dead? Subscribe and listen to Noble now wherever you listen to podcasts. 

The Silence is Deafening | Chapter 9

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Sean hears the taped confessions of several key players in the case, and new light is shined on what might have happened the night Justin disappeared.

Sè Precavido (Be Cautious) | Chapter 8

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The most explosive information yet comes to light, and it leaves Sean questioning if he should continue on or not.

The Frayed Ends | Chapter 7

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Sean looks at numerous other theories surrounding Justin's disappearance. What if investigators have had it wrong all this time?

The Cold, Dark Water | Chapter 6

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Sean and his team follow a new lead, and it takes them to the bottom of a lake.

Family Ties | Chapter 5

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The former lead investigator on the case lays out his theory of what happened and Sean finds the most damning confession yet, that of Dylan's mother.

A House of Glass | Chapter 4

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Sean talks with the main suspect in Justin's case; the same man who confessed to taking part in his murder.

The Doorstep to Hell | Chapter 3

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An anonymous call could be the key to unlocking the entire case. Sean looks deep into Justin's background to find any connection to his disappearance.

Sunflower | Chapter 2

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Sean talks with the private detective who has worked Justin's case for the last 16 years, and learns several key pieces of information the public has never heard before.

The Long November | Chapter 1

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The investigation into the disappearance of Justin Gaines begins. How could a popular college freshman vanish without a trace from a club full of over 3,000? 

Trailer: Drowning Creek

Drowning Creek

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In the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, Justin Gaines walked out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia and was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made. Host Sean Kipe digs into this story to find out what really happened to Justin Gaines and tries to make sense of the still ongoing investigation. But as Sean gets deeper, he finds himself in an underworld of drugs, money, and murder.