Histories most captivating true crimes, explored in a light-hearted way by a father and daughter duo, What We Lose In The Shadows Podcast features thriller/mystery author Jameson Keys, and delves into a multitude of unsettling stories from decades past.
Noting episodes spanning back to April of 2023, What We Lose In The Shadows emerges as a friendly discussion of the intricacies of eerie incidents and unsolved investigations, and covers a broad range of topics from the Atlanta Bombing to serial killers, missing and slaughtered indigenous women, mass shootings, and prolific criminals past and present.
The most recent episode unravels the first of these, The Atlanta Bombing, and also marks a fine introduction to the unique father-daughter dynamic presented by this true-crime podcast.
The episode breaks the ice with a humble catch up and subtle humour, before delving into this globally renowned case by way of the lesser-known details in both the lead up to and aftermath of the bombing. The information relayed is heavy, disconcerting, but the format allows for a filler-free discussion, which brings with it a strangely comforting warmth.
The strength of the father-daughter relationship of this true-crime podcast permits the conversation a genuinely free-flowing style, and also welcomes the listener into a kind of gathering of friends; an inclusive group intent on having fun whilst putting the world to rights.
Host Jameson Keys recently released his debut novel The Vanishing Ballerina, a story following an NYPD detective who miraculously survived the collapse of the World Trade Center, but sadly lost much of his mobility, and his career, as a result. Now a private detective, our protagonist Bocchini stumbles upon the mysterious case of a disappearing seven-year-old ballet student, and so embarks upon a dark and disturbing exploration of the scenes and story behind it.
In short, Keys and his daughter showcase an authentic fascination for true crime, approaching things as fans of the genre first and foremost, but also as experienced and talented researchers in wanting to tell stories that captivate; and to shine light on the truth at the heart of these.
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