Hear firsthand about the survival bonds formed by victims and their families, and how they will face Brogan Rafferty’s potential parole.
Amy never received justice – listen to her surprising message to Richard Beasley.
Investigators share their feelings about the religious conman turned serial killer.
Former prosecutors reflect on the systemic issues within the justice system, and the need for change.
EPISODE CREDITS
Host - Carol Costello
Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey
Producer - Chris Aiola
Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte
Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman
Production Director - Brigid Coyne
Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando
Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder
GUESTS
Debra Bruce - David Pauley’s twin sister
Amy - A victim of Beasley’s alleged sex trafficking operation
Paul Scarsella - Former special prosecutor for the Beasley case
Captain Terry Pasko (Ret.) - Led the vice unit investigation into Richard Beasley’s alleged sex trafficking operation
Sheriff Jason Mackie - Led the investigation into the murders in Noble County
Amir Hussain - Professor of Theological Studies
Additional info at www.carolcostellopresents.com.
Terry Pasko’s first novel, “Knights of the Graveyard Watch.”
Devin Friedman’s GQ piece, “The Craigslist Killers.”
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SERIES FINALE: 10 | The Final Con
In this series finale, special prosecutors Emily and Paul reflect on the murder trial, and its lasting personal impact on them.
Brogan Rafferty turns down a plea deal.
Richard Beasley takes the stand, blaming everyone but himself for the murders.
Watch the video trailer here!
EPISODE CREDITS
Host - Carol Costello
Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey
Producer - Chris Aiola
Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte
Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman
Production Director - Brigid Coyne
Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando
Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder
GUESTS
Paul Scarsella - Former special prosecutor for the Beasley case
Rhonda Kotnik - Summit County Public Defender
Debra Bruce - David Pauley’s twin sister
Additional info at www.carolcostellopresents.com.
Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes.
Subscribe to The God Hook’s YouTube channel for videos, photos, and additional conversations.
For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Supporting Cast.
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9 | Dumb Like a Fox
Prosecutors utilize old charges to keep Beasley locked up while they carefully construct their case.
Investigators uncover disturbing details about the Craigslist murders from Richard Beasley’s alleged accomplice, Brogan Rafferty.
Beasley cooks up one final con in the Summit County Jail while awaiting trial.
Watch the video trailer here!
EPISODE CREDITS
Host - Carol Costello
Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey
Producer - Chris Aiola
Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte
Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman
Production Director - Brigid Coyne
Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando
Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder
GUESTS
Rhonda Kotnik - Summit County Public Defender
Sheriff Jason Mackie - Led the investigation into the murders in Noble County
Paul Scarsella - Former special prosecutor for the Beasley case
Captain Terry Pasko (Ret.) - Led the vice unit investigation into Richard Beasley’s alleged sex trafficking operation
Additional info at www.carolcostellopresents.com.
Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes.
Subscribe to The God Hook’s YouTube channel for videos, photos, and additional conversations.
For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Supporting Cast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://carolcostellopresents.supportingcast.fm/
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FEED DROP: Unlawful Acts is available now!
Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davis, offering condensed yet compelling storytelling that dives deep into some of the world’s most fascinating criminal cases. From elusive serial killers to decades-old mysteries, each episode peels back the layers to uncover the truths often left untold.
Gerard Schaefer joined the police force to serve and protect—at least, that’s what he told everyone. He wore the badge, filed the reports, and pulled over young women under the pretense of safety. There was just one problem. He wasn’t there to protect them—he was hunting them. When bodies started turning up, fiction and reality became impossible to separate.
Join host, Susan Davis, every week on Unlawful Acts as she digs into stories just like Gerard's -- ones that look one way on the surface—but reveal something far more sinister underneath. She's not here just to recount crimes. She's here to understand them — one episode at a time. As one listener put it, this is the podcast for people who crave the full story—without the filler.
Tune in to Unlawful Acts wherever you get your podcasts.
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8 | Full Circle
After months on the lam, Richard Beasley is apprehended by a special task force.
Detective Mackie interrogates both Beasley and teenager Brogan Rafferty about the Craigslist murders.
Tim Kern becomes the final victim, though the manner of his death raises questions about who pulled the trigger.
Watch the video trailer here!
EPISODE CREDITS
Host - Carol Costello
Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey
Producer - Chris Aiola
Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte
Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman
Production Director - Brigid Coyne
Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando
Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder
GUESTS
Sheriff Jason Mackie - Led the investigation into the murders in Noble County
Paul Scarsella - Former special prosecutor for the Beasley case
Captain Terry Pasko (Ret.) - Led the vice unit investigation into Richard Beasley’s alleged sex trafficking operation
Additional info at (www.carolcostellopresents.com).
Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes.
Subscribe to The God Hook’s YouTube channel for videos, photos, and additional conversations.
For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Supporting Cast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://carolcostellopresents.supportingcast.fm/
In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the case's prosecutor, a county sheriff, and many closely involved sources, Carol examines previously unknown details of Beasley’s alleged crimes, and how he used the God Hook to lure his victims and bend them to his will.
In Season One of this podcast, Blind Rage, journalist Carol Costello revisits the first big assignment she covered as a 22-year-old, novice reporter: Phyllis Cottles’ brutal attack. Psychologists call them “Triumphant Survivors,” but Phyllis Cottle was more than a survivor, she used this crime to better herself and the world around her.
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