In this episode, Patia speaks with Anita Vida, a forensic expert specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis. Anita discusses her work examining the evidence in the appellate case of convicted murderer Paul Duyst, offering insight into the forensic analysis and what the bloodstain patterns revealed about the case.

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In this episode, Patia speaks with Anita Vida, a forensic expert specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis. Anita discusses her work examining the evidence in the appellate case of convicted murderer Paul Duyst, offering insight into the forensic analysis and what the bloodstain patterns revealed about the case.
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Off Record: Behind the Bloodstains (with Anita Vita)

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Hannah’s longtime friend, Gaby, tells Patia about a time she and her boyfriend set out on hike that should've been pretty quick and uneventful. But hours later, they realized they'd lost the trail. With their food and water running low—and barely any cell service—Gaby and her boyfriend knew they needed help, fast.

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Hannah&rsquo;s longtime friend, Gaby, tells Patia about a time she and her boyfriend set out on hike that should've been pretty quick and uneventful. But hours later, they realized they'd lost the trail. With their food and water running low&mdash;and barely any cell service&mdash;Gaby and her boyfriend knew they needed help, fast.
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Off Record: Lost in the Woods (with Gaby)

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Within days of learning her daughter, Rebekah Barsotti, was missing, Angela flew to Montana, desperate to find her daughter. When the search for Rebekah stopped, her estranged ex-husband's behavior became impossible for Angela to ignore. Eventually, remains were found and now, Angela is on a mission to share Rebekah's Legacy.

Rebekah's Legacy: https://rebekahslegacy.com

Within days of learning her daughter, Rebekah Barsotti, was missing, Angela flew to Montana, desperate to find her daughter. When the search for Rebekah stopped, her estranged ex-husband's behavior became impossible for Angela to ignore. Eventually, remains were found and now, Angela is on a mission to share Rebekah's Legacy.
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What happened to Rebekah? (Part 2 of 2)

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In the summer of 2021, Rebekah Barsotti went missing just outside of Missoula, Montana. Was her disappearance the result of a tragic accident, or something else? For Rebekah's mother, Angela Mastrovito, the subsequent search for Rebekah left more questions than answers, especially concerning her estranged ex-husband.

In the summer of 2021, Rebekah Barsotti went missing just outside of Missoula, Montana. Was her disappearance the result of a tragic accident, or something else? For Rebekah's mother, Angela Mastrovito, the subsequent search for Rebekah left more questions than answers, especially concerning her estranged ex-husband.

What happened to Rebekah? (Part 1 of 2)

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Hannah tells Patia about an online knitting community shaken by the sudden death of one of its own. But as people begin piecing together what happened, the story begins to... unravel.

Hannah tells Patia about&nbsp;an online knitting community shaken by the sudden death of one of its own. But as people begin piecing together what happened, the story begins to... unravel.

Off Record: Knot What it Seems

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In 1991, Diane Porter sought fertility treatment from the world-renowned Dr. Ricardo Asch. But just a few short years later, a scandal broke that would shine an entirely new light on what was actually happening at the fertility clinic.

In 1991, Diane Porter sought fertility treatment from the world-renowned Dr. Ricardo Asch. But just a few short years later, a scandal broke that would shine an entirely new light on what was actually happening at the fertility clinic.

Fertility Scandal

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Patia tells Hannah about Craig Thetford, a man whose disappearance quickly became a grave concern to investigators. Craig's family was worried sick, except for his wife, Deana. She had a story to tell about what happened to Craig, but as her strange story deepened, not even Deana could keep up.

Patia tells Hannah about Craig Thetford, a man whose disappearance&nbsp;quickly became a grave concern to investigators. Craig's family was worried sick, except for his wife, Deana. She had a story to tell about what happened to Craig, but as her strange story deepened, not even Deana could keep up.

Off Record: Missing Husband

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When Tanya Reid called 911 to report that her young son was not breathing, paramedic Tony Collins was first on the scene. And what Tony witnessed that day became a key piece of a disturbing investigation.

When Tanya Reid called 911 to report that her young son was not breathing, paramedic Tony Collins was first on the scene. And what Tony witnessed that day became a key piece of a disturbing investigation.

Munchausen by Proxy 

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Legendary investigator, Paul Holes, joins us to discuss Finding the Lost Girls, his audiobook about the investigation into serial killer Joseph Naso and Paul’s relentless effort to identify victims and uncover the truth.

Finding the Lost Girls: https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-the-Lost-Girls-Audiobook/B0GQ6MCQ2W?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

 

Legendary investigator, Paul Holes, joins us to discuss Finding the Lost Girls, his audiobook about the investigation into serial killer Joseph Naso and Paul&rsquo;s relentless effort to identify victims and uncover the truth.
Finding the Lost Girls: <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-the-Lost-Girls-Audiobook/B0GQ6MCQ2W?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp">https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-the-Lost-Girls-Audiobook/B0GQ6MCQ2W?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp</a>
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Off Record:  Finding the Lost Girls (with Paul Holes) 

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One phone call is all it took to plunge Jennifer DeStefano into every mother's worst nightmare. But as the truth came into focus, so did a chilling new kind of crime. 

One phone call is all it took to plunge Jennifer DeStefano into every mother's worst nightmare. But as the truth came into focus, so did a chilling new kind of crime.&nbsp;

Fake Kidnapping. Real Terror. 

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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.
It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.
Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who’ve been touched by crime. They’re not breaking news or solving cases, they’re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling.
Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social.
The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.

The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton. It's a show about people who&rsquo;ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime. Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who&rsquo;ve been touched by crime. They&rsquo;re not breaking news or solving cases, they&rsquo;re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling. Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social. The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.

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