What Happened To Sandy Beal
iHeartPodcasts
Show overview
What Happened To Sandy Beal has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 13 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 8 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 47 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 9 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
What Happened to Sandy Beal investigates the violent death of a young woman who dreamed of a career in law enforcement. The search for answers leads to accusations of conspiracy and cover up that have haunted her family for more than 40 years. Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen untangles the mystery at the heart of the case — and reveals a troubling pattern of behavior by local police.
Latest Episodes
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Introducing: What Happened to Her
Bonus: The Other Sandra
bonusIn this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Laura Crimaldi — a reporter for The Boston Globe — who is covering a contemporary case with eerie similarities to Sandy Beal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 8Good Grief
The Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 7The Unraveling
Sandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 6Divided Minds
The Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 5Update: Sandy's Police File
Sandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 4The Stink
The exact nature of Sandy's relationships with local police officers comes under new scrutiny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 3My Life As A Cop Freak
A journal entry sheds light on Sandy’s desires to be a police officer. When she suddenly dies, the homicide detective tasked with her case is inundated with strange phone calls. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 2Dear Doug
Unbeknownst to her parents, Sandy Beal was secretly dating a married state trooper at the time of her death. The letter she left him in her car leaves her family with more questions than answers. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 1The Girl In The Pole Yard
For more than forty years, Kim Parmer has been haunted by the prospect that someone murdered her cousin, Sandy Beal, in 1977. Award-winning reporter Melissa Jeltsen investigates the mysterious death of a teenage girl in Prince George's County, Maryland. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. The story that brought Kim to Melissa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: What Happened To Sandy Beal
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