Best New York Undercover Podcasts (2025)

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445: Sons of Ecstasy 1:16:46

15h ago1:16:46

1:16:46

After testifying against John Gotti and the Gambino crime family of New York, former underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and his family headed to Arizona. But instead of retiring into a life of ease and normalcy, he and his family became entangled in the drug trade of the Southwest. Patrick and Gillian have had their coffee for this one, and are rea…

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The New York Times Doesn't Understand Men 1:10:08

1d ago1:10:08

1:10:08

This week, editors Peter Suderman and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm and special guest Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party. They begin with the media's growing fixation on men and masculinity, from a wave of New York Times essays to broader questions about dating, education, and work. What does this coverage reveal about how t…

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444: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy 1:15:53

6d ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Coming out of lockdown in 2021, people everywhere were champing at the bit to get together at live events again. And few were more highly anticipated than Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival happening that summer in Houston, Texas. But the festival turned into an out-of-control nightmare that led to the deaths of ten people. Could this tragedy have …

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South Park Is Saving Free Speech! 1:00:36

8d ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave to discuss the $1.5 billion renewal of South Park and why the show remains one of the most important libertarian pop culture creations of the past 30 years. They reflect on its enduring relevance, its crude but effective political …

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443: In Ice Cold Blood: Jealousy's a Killer 50:10

13d ago50:10

50:10

In January, 2009, the body of 27 year old Katie Roberts was found stuffed in a trash bin in the back yard of a house she seemingly had no connection to. The beloved mother of two had no known enemies, but as the police dug into her case, the turned up several people who might have had a motive to kill her. Ice T is gonna take us on this journey, an…

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442: Worst Ex Ever: Married to a Monster 1:04:12

15d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

It's the final episode of "Worst Ex Ever," and this POS is a doozy. Amanda ends her marriage to Kevin after years of control and abuse. But after their divorce, an unhinged revenge plot leads to murder. CHECK OUT THE MERCH! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video fe…

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What Should Libertarians Make of the Epstein Files? 1:10:28

15d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine what, if anything, the Jeffrey Epstein saga reveals about the MAGA movement and its ties to conspiracy culture. They debate whether the scandal could derail President Donald Trump's agenda or simply reinforce the need for more government transparency. Th…

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Trump and Mamdani Battle for the Populist Crown 43:41

21d ago43:41

43:41

Join us on July 15 at 6:20 E.T. to hear from Reason's Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch for a live episode of The Reason Roundtable from New York City. It will be a night of unscripted, uncensored, and unhinged conversation about whatever the hell is happening in America this week—including the bizarre reality tha…

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441: Manhunt: The Liar, The Thief, The Conman 1:07:26

22d ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Christine Handy thought she would be married forever, but found herself divorced after eleven years. After starting a new career in London, she falls in love with a handsome stranger when he joins her table at a coffee shop. Several coffee dates later, she's heavily involved with an alleged heir to a financial dynasty, but it may be too late to sav…

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440: Undercover Underage: Every Aspect Matters (S1E1) 1:03:36

27d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Roo Powell is a woman on a mission to expose the dangers of and prevent online child sex abuse. With the help of her nonprofit team, SOSA, she transforms into underage girls to engage with child predators and protect the most vulnerable. LET THE WOMEN DO THE WORK! SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!…

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439: Hollywood Demons: Stephen Collins, America's Dad 1:12:34

29d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

In 1996, actor Stephen Collins was on the top of the world. Known as "America's Dad" (barffff) for his role on the TV show 7th Heaven, Collins, who'd worked as an "oh right, that guy" level actor for most of his career, had finally arrived. But the actor who charmed America had a dark secret: he had sexually abused several children over three decad…

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The Insanity of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill 59:22

29d ago59:22

59:22

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie and Reason reporter Eric Boehm unpack the passage of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, focusing on its tax carve-outs, its special-interest subsidies, and what happens when key provisions expire in 2028. They also examine the potential fallout from Trump's lo…

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A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (from the Patreon) 59:48

1M ago59:48

59:48

FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of MAX's A Body in the Snow: The trial of Karen Read. ALL 5 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON! We know there was recently a not guilty verdict in Read's second trial, but come with us back to the beginning: get all the details, hear all the theories, and google "hos lon…

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Did NYC Vote for Socialism or Against the Establishment? 1:06:42

1M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

This week, Reason editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to analyze Zohran Mamdani's primary win over Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race and what it signals about the future of Democratic politics. They also discuss the Senate GOP's version of President Donald…

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438: Web of Death: Body of Evidence 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

Web sleuth Ellen Leach works tirelessly to identify a skull found inside a bucket of cement at a truck stop in Kearney, Missouri. Unbeknownst to her, she is also racing against the clock to provide compelling evidence in a murder trial. SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes a…

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437: The Curious Case of the Doomsday Cat Cult 1:19:31

1M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

FAM - TICK TOCK, IT'S CULT O'CLOCK!!! It's bad enough when a religious leader manipulates their followers into their bed and almost into killing their ex-husband, but forcing them to take up to FIFTY CATS into their homes?!?! Now that's just going too far. Join us for the crazy story!! SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE! Check out the new swag at our webs…

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Anti-War President Starts New War. Again. 1:10:09

1M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine the latest U.S. military strike on Iran, unpacking the bipartisan pattern of anti-war campaign rhetoric followed by hawkish foreign policy once in office. They debate whether intervention is ever justified, what escalation might look like, and why Congre…

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436: Worst Roommate Ever: Burning Down the House 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

When air force sergeant Rich Fritz died in 2001, many thought his death was suspicious. He was young, fit, and had never had health concerns. His young wife Tammy, invited Rich's best friend, Bo, to move in, just as friends--it would give him a place to live, AND he could help take care of Christian, Rich and Tammy's young son. But then, weirdly, B…

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Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable? 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Matthew Petti to break down the fallout from Israel's strike on Iran, the likelihood of escalation, and what role the U.S. is already playing in the conflict. They also cover the Minnesota assassinations and the growing fears of political violence,…

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435: Murder Has Two Faces: Motherhood Interrupted 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

Two pregnant women, Laci Peterson and Evelyn Hernandez, are found dead in the SF Bay. The similarities in the murders are staggering, but the coverages of the cases couldn't be more different. Laci Peterson became a household name whereas Evelyn Hernandez was all but overlooked and forgotten. Looking back on the cases now, investigators wonder, Is …

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434: A Deadly American Marriage 1:22:35

2M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

FAM!! BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND, WE REARRANGED THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE TO GET THIS ONE IN! On the evening of August 2, 2015 the father-in-law of 39 year old Jason Corbett made a chilling 911 call. Jason was down and barely breathing. The Father-in-law and Jason's wife Molly had beaten Jason, first with a bat and then with a brick. They said it was self-de…

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to discuss the political fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration raids and deployment of the National Guard to riots in Los Angeles. They also cover last week's feud between Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP's mega spending …

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433: Con Mum 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Graham Hornigold, a London-based pastry chef, grew up fantasizing about one day meeting his birth mother. And then in 2020, a woman reached out to say it was she--his birth mother. She said she had never stopped loving him--or looking for him--and she too was hoping for a reunion. The timing was perfect, as Graham's wife, Heather, was about to give…

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Artificial Intelligence Is Making Everything Weird 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping jobs, education, politics, and personal identity—sharing examples from scam calls and students cheating to Darth Vader swearing in Fortnite. The panel also discusses how Democrats are failing to attra…

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432: The Journals of Maria Muñoz: 48 Hours (S37 E24) 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

When Maria Munoz, a young wife and mother, dies unexpectedly--and with a strange mix of drugs in her system, the police are baffled. But when authorities take a closer look at Maria's life, and read through her journals, the young woman's own words help to solve this mysterious death. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen?…

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Trump's War on Harvard 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by The Gist's Mike Pesca to discuss the Trump administration's escalating campaign against Harvard. The conversation explores how government overreach in education threatens civil liberties and stable institutional governance. They also dis…

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431: Southern Fried Lies 1:22:13

2M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

When Matthew Jacobs, a young oil worker, became the richest man in Camden, Arkansas after winning a nearly $2 million lawsuit, he suddenly had a LOT of new friends. But then when Matthew was killed in a car accident that was suspicious (to say the least), the town quickly divided over what they think really happened. And at the center of it all was…

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430: Biggest Heist Ever 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Their crime earned them the nickname "Bitcoin Bonnie & Clyde"...but are they? And they heist is credited as being the most lucrative crime ever...but was it? If you love it when we rage-scream about a bunch of internet losers, then boy oh boy are you gonna love this week's episode. You might want to pre-pull over. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the…

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The GOP Budget Is Big, Bloated, B.S. 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch critique President Donald Trump's proposed tax legislation and its fiscal irresponsibility, discuss the national deficit and credit rating downgrade, examine the media and political cover-up of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, and highlight the br…

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429: Staten Island Secrets: New York Homicide (S1 E4) 51:31

3M ago51:31

51:31

On August 10, 2005, 18 year old Aliza Parsy was found murdered in her Staten Island home. She was naked, the house had been ransacked, and the killer had managed to leave precious few clues behind. As investigators peel back the layers of Aliza's life--from who her friends were to the pressures she felt growing up in a strict Orthodox Jewish commun…

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428: The Devil on Trial 1:11:13

3M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

When Debbie Glatzel moves into her new home in the early 1980s, a demonic spirit haunting the home ALLEGEDLY takes over her younger brother David. Right on cue, grifters Ed and Lorraine Warren... er, we mean "paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine..." show up to investigate. But the various accounts of possession lead to murder, making people wonder - …

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What Did We Learn From DOGE? 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch critique the apparent wind down of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, highlighting its lack of transparency and failure to achieve meaningful spending cuts. They also analyze the GOP's new tax plan, which contradicts promises of f…

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Scamanda 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

GIRD. YOUR. LOINS. AND. PULL. THE. HELL. OVER. When Amanda Riley, a young wife and mother, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to share her journey with the world via her blog. Tens of thousands of people send her love, support, AND MONEY. But when an anonymous tip is sent to an investigative reporter, CLAIMING THAT AMANDA IS FAKING CANC…

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427: Disappeared in the Darkness 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

In December 2013, police in the Myrtle Beach area discover an abandoned car at a pitch-dark boat landing. They quickly surmise its owner - twenty-year-old Heather Elvis - has vanished. Authorities race to find Heather and stumble into a twisted web of lies, betrayal and fury. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check ou…

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Trump's War on Childhood 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Christian Britschgi to discuss President Donald Trump's proposal for a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films and his broader attacks on cheap consumer goods, arguing that it represents a bipartisan slide into anti-cons…

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426: Web of Death: Facebook Live 53:51

3M ago53:51

53:51

When Keisha Hawkins is tragically shot dead at a birthday party, Her father, Kalvon, is determined to get justice for his little girl. When the authorities give up looking for the killer, Kalvon takes matters into his own hands, using social media to smoke out the murderer. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our …

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425: Worst Ex Ever: Killing for Custody 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

When Eric met Rosa, he thought he'd met the woman of his dreams--smart, funny, and interesting. But everything changed after they had their daughter. Suddenly Rosa was demanding and abusive, forcing Eric to work long grueling hours and often disappearing with their daughter. And when Eric and Rosa's relationship ended, he had no way of knowing just…

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Trump's Independent Voter Problem 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss how many current political frustrations— with tariffs, executive overreach, and economic stagnation—are vindicating longstanding libertarian critiques, even as the public resists identifying as libertarian. They also explore Ro…

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424: Love You to Death: Playbook for Murder 56:50

4M ago56:50

56:50

When Jessica and Patrick met, it was love at first sight. The two were crazy about each other. But when Patrick is murdered in broad daylight just inside his own front door, authorities have to look at everyone in his life as a suspect. And when the killer is revealed, it is one "stay stupid" moment after another that leads to their downfall. WE'RE…

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Why Due Process Matters 1:06:28

4M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss how President Donald Trump is de-prioritizing due process by not adhering to a ruling from the Supreme Court. They also talk about how Harvard University's tax status could be in jeopardy and reflect on the legacy of Pope Franc…

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423: Dateline's "The Capture" 50:31

4M ago50:31

50:31

On August 23, 2008, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout and members of her entourage were kidnapped by Semolina insurgents in southern Somalia. Amanda, in particular, would endure 15 months of torture before being released. And even when that nightmare was over, her captor still tormented her with demands of more money, "or else." This episode tell…

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"Cat" 13:30

4M ago13:30

13:30

Send us a text Host Chris Rose discusses Season 1/Episode 19: “Cat." This episode originally aired on 2/23/95. Episode Description: "Working undercover, Eddie uses his chemistry knowledge in an attempt to bust a drug lord's operation of manufacturing a dangerous new drug." Key Guest Stars: Ice-T, Dule’ Hill, Darien Sills Evans and Ntare Mwine. The …

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422: State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith 59:26

4M ago59:26

59:26

In October of 2020, Brittany Smith was brutally attacked in her home. In order to save herself, she shot and killed her attacker. By all accounts this is a clear case of a person legally acting in self defense. But the question is, does this law apply equally to men and women? I think you know the answer. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes…

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Why Trump's China Tariffs Won't Work 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch, and special guest Mary Katharine Ham discuss President Donald Trump's trade war with China. They also talk about the taxes they hate the most—just in time to celebrate Tax Day. 4:30—Trump's trade war with China 15:36—How will Trump's tariffs affect the U.S. ma…

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421: Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna 1:08:52

4M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

On October 21, 2021, on the set of the movie RUST, a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live bullet, wounding the film’s director and killing its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. Within hours, the catastrophic accident was international news. In this documentary, part "who done it" and part tribute to Halyna, investigative filmmakers try …

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Can Anyone Stop Trump's Tariffs? 1:09:29

4M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the economic and political fallout from President Donald Trump's new tariffs. They debate the role Congress, the courts, and billionaire influencers like Elon Musk could play in reversing these policies. 2:00—What goods could b…

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420: The Jewel Thief 56:44

4M ago56:44

56:44

Fam! You know we're always a fan of a good heist documentary! While Gerald Blanchard was heralded as one of the most skilled and audacious thieves in modern history, his robbing exploits were far from the glamorous hijinks of "Oceans Eleven." Always chasing a bigger thrill than the last get, Blanchard eventually nabs one of the most famous pieces o…

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Time for a DOGE Dance Party 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch recorded a live episode in Austin, Texas, at Reason Weekend and covered a wide range of topics: the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tariffs, deportations without due process, and President Donald Trump on free speech. 02:18…

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American Murder: Gabby Petito (from Patreon) 1:00:24

4M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In the summer of 2021, 20-year-old Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundire embarked on a "van life" adventure traveling across the country. On social media, they looked like the perfect couple. But behind the scenes, Gabby was suffering at Brian's hands. And when Brian returned home to Florida without Gabby--and nobody had heard from Gabby i…

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419: Perfect World: A Deadly Game 1:04:34

4M ago1:04:34

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A group of online gamers are trying to stop a murderer in real time! When one of their own suddenly starts sharing pictures of dead bodies in the group chat--and claims the pictures are of family members he just killed--they know there is a ticking clock until he kills again. And now they must pool their resources to find him and to convince the au…

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