Carol Costello presents The God Hook

The Ohio Craigslist Killings

Journalist Carol Costello investigates the Ohio Craigslist Killings, uncovering untold crimes preceding Richard Beasley's 2011 murders of three men and attempted murder of a fourth. Beasley lured victims by preying on their desperation. Working closely with prosecutors, law enforcement, and key sources, Costello reveals new details about Beasley's methods and his manipulation tactics like the "God Hook."

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Meet The Hosts

Carol Costello

Carol Costello is an award-winning journalist and former anchor and correspondent at CNN and HLN. Her distinguished career as a local, regional, and national broadcaster spans three decades, covering a broad range of world leaders, events, and politics.

Emily Pelphrey

Emily has served as a criminal prosecutor at the County, State, and Federal levels. As a special prosecutor for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, she helped put Richard Beasley behind bars.

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BONUS | The Cost of Innocence

Costello Presents | S:2 E:17
Carol introduces a segment produced by her former student, Luke, titled "The Cost of Innocence."...
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BONUS | The Death Penalty

Costello Presents | S:2 E:16
Carol and Emily examine the complexities of America's death penalty system....
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INSIDER SESSION | Maternal Manipulation: The Craigslist Killer’s Calls to Mom

Costello Presents | S:2
Richard Beasley’s jailhouse phone calls to his mother reveal the disturbing psychological dynamics that underscore a manipulative relationship....
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FEED DROP | "Hijacked" from The Knife: A True Crime Podcast

Costello Presents | S:2
A harrowing story of a 1985 plane hijacking....
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The Team

Chris Aiola

Producer
Chris is an Emmy-nominated producer with over 15 years of experience producing and editing documentary, non-scripted, and competition series.

Sean Rule Hoffman

Mix Engineer
Sean Rule Hoffman (mix engineer), hailing from Orange, Ohio, earned a degree in Music Technology with a minor in Electronic Media and Film from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

Lochlainn Harte

Audio Engineer
Lochlainn Harte is an internationally award-winning podcast editor with a strong history in Irish radio. Having headed up two national radio stations in Ireland, he brings a wealth of experience to audio production. Lochlainn specializes in enhancing the emotional experience for listeners, crafting soundscapes that resonate and engage.