What Happened to Libby Caswell

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In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. Police quickly ruled her death a suicide. But her mother Cindy thinks she was murdered — and she believes she has proof the crime scene was staged. Award-winning investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen dives deep into Libby’s final days, finding new evidence that unravels the official story and threatens to implicate more than just those in the motel room that day. In her search for answers, Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable, and explores how her story fits into one of America’s most deadly epidemics.

  • 28 minutes 58 seconds
    The Survivors — Libby Caswell BONUS

    Libby Caswell is unable to share her experience of domestic violence in her own words.  In this bonus episode, four anonymous women tell their stories of domestic abuse- the details they remember, the ones they wish they could forget, and how they eventually got out.

    If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline for help at 1-800-799-7233.

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    28 February 2024, 9:00 am
  • 21 minutes 36 seconds
    Nuisance laws — Libby Caswell BONUS

    The nuisance law in Independence, Missouri played a pivotal role in Libby's story. In this bonus episode, hear Melissa's extended conversation with Sandra Park, former ACLU lawyer and current head of the Civil Rights Bureau of the NY State Attorney General’s Office, as they discuss what nuisance laws are, how they're often misused and what's being done about them.

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    8 February 2024, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 25 seconds
    Melissa in Conversation — Libby Caswell BONUS

    Go behind the scenes on the making of What Happened to Libby Caswell. Host Melissa Jeltsen talks to fellow journalist and podcaster Emma Gray (MSNBC columnist, host of the Love To See It podcast, and co-author of the Rich Text Substack) about what drew Melissa to Libby's case, what she looks for when considering a new investigative project, why she focuses on stories about violence against women, and what she hopes both seasons of What Happened To tell us about how we, as a culture, view women's lives and deaths.

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    19 January 2024, 9:00 am
  • 48 minutes 2 seconds
    Epiphany — Libby Caswell E8

    In the final episode, a new witness comes forward with details that raise tantalizing questions. Cindy becomes a national advocate for changes in how domestic violence is handled.

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    22 December 2023, 9:00 am
  • 44 minutes 7 seconds
    Black Shadows — Libby Caswell E7

    Family members defend Libby’s boyfriend and help shed light on his actions over the years.

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    15 December 2023, 9:00 am
  • 44 minutes 4 seconds
    The Twist — Libby Caswell E6

    A forensic expert discovers evidence that upends the official narrative about Libby’s death and points to a coverup. Local police defend their work. 

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    8 December 2023, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 43 seconds
    The Fight Of Your Life — Libby Caswell E5

    Libby’s mom Cindy hires a private investigator to uncover new clues. Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen visits the motel for herself. And Libby’s friends open up about the last week of her life.

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    30 November 2023, 9:03 am
  • 34 minutes 40 seconds
    Toxic — Libby Caswell E4

    We learn more about the secrets in Libby’s life that threatened to endanger it, and the tumultuous cycle that led Cindy to a difficult decision.

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    22 November 2023, 9:00 am
  • 40 minutes 24 seconds
    Domestic Disturbance — Libby Caswell E3

    Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen explores Libby’s complicated relationship with her boyfriend and their interactions with police. And, a witness comes forward with a harrowing story.

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    16 November 2023, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 55 seconds
    Undetermined — Libby Caswell E2

    Libby’s boyfriend is interviewed by police. The medical examiner isn’t sure exactly how Libby died — but the police close the case as a suicide anyway. Libby’s mom, Cindy, questions the official report.

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    9 November 2023, 9:00 am
  • 38 minutes 21 seconds
    The Girl In Room 319 — Libby Caswell E1

    In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri with her boyfriend’s belt around her neck. Her grieving mom Cindy is left with more questions than answers. Award-winning investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen digs into the circumstances surrounding Libby’s death.

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    2 November 2023, 8:00 am
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