Show overview
The Hand in the Window launched in 2025 and has put out 10 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 8 episodes published. Published by ABC News.
From the publisher
In rural Ohio, a kidnapped woman risks her life by calling 911 with her captor's phone. After she is rescued, investigators turn their attention to her kidnapper: a man named Shawn Grate. As detectives interview Grate, they realize that he may be behind the disappearances of multiple missing women in the area. Could they be face to face with a serial killer? A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio. New episodes Tuesdays.
Latest Episodes
Introducing "Blood and Water"
Introducing "Bridge of Lies"
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bridge of Lies," hosted by Juju Chang. In episode one of "Bridge of Lies," a call about an abandoned car on a bridge in New Jersey touches off a search for a missing person. The driver of the car is 19-year-old Sarah Stern, an aspiring artist. Authorities try to piece together what happened in the hours before she disappeared. To hear the rest of the series, follow "Bridge of Lies" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. WARNING: This program includes discussions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide -- free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text the national lifeline at 988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 7Bonus: 'Dana'
How did police figure out who "Dana" was? "The Hand in the Window" host John Quiñones sits down with "Start Here" host Brad Mielke to unpack the methods investigators used to discover her identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 6Piece by Piece
Before a semblance of normality could return to the town of Ashland, all of Shawn Grate’s crimes would have to be uncovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 5'The Other Me'
There was the charming Shawn Grate — but a different version of him lurked just beneath the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 4'Follow the Flies'
A detective gets Shawn Grate to admit to his brutal attacks on Jane Doe. But what about the other missing women? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 3'Be On the Lookout'
A woman drives into Ashland to run some errands. She never returns home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 2The Survivor
The town of Ashland, Ohio, is turned upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 1Covert Court
A 911 call becomes the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing "The Hand in the Window"
trailerIn rural Ohio, a kidnapped woman risks her life by calling 911 with her captor’s phone. This call would become the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices