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Dead Before Deadline

Dead Before Deadline

Written by: STP Productions
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 Dead Before Deadline with Robin Yocum Step behind the yellow tape and dive deep into the pulse-pounding world of police reporting with Robin Yocum in "Dead Before Deadline." He is joined by his lovely daughter Jaclynn as she sits in for the audience asking the questions we are all thinking in these wild and crazy tales from Robin's time at the Dispatch, Yocum unravels a tapestry of tales that are as intriguing as they are raw. Each episode brings to life stories that run the gamut from the heart-wrenching to the humorously bizarre. Whether it's an oddball case that had the newsroom in splits or a somber story of loss that left an indelible mark, Yocum paints a vivid picture of life behind the byline. Navigating the gritty realities of crime reporting, "Dead Before Deadline" is more than just a recollection of cases and incidents; it's a nuanced exploration of the human stories intertwined in them. Join us on this journey, where the lines between the reporter and the reported blur, and the tales, though sometimes grim, remind us of the varied spectrum of the human experience. If you've ever been curious about the world that exists behind the headlines, or the stories that didn't make the front page but remained etched in the reporter's mind, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and get your weekly dose of captivating tales from the police beat.All Rights Reserved Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Ep. 15 - Season 3 Finale: Memories Linger Long After the Headlines Disappear

    Ep. 15 - Season 3 Finale: Memories Linger Long After the Headlines Disappear
    Sep 2 2025

    There were few times when my interactions on the crime beat ended in friendships.

    Many of the people I interviewed associated me with the worst days of their lives.

    There were, however, a few exceptions. Jaclynn and I discuss some of the stories that had a personal impact on me.
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 14 - Robin's Fictional Inspirations

    Ep. 14 - Robin's Fictional Inspirations
    Aug 26 2025

    In Episode 14, Robin and Jaclynn shift gears and discuss the real-life characters he met on the crime beat that have been inspirations in his fiction writing.

    Be sure to pre-order Robin's latest book, "The Last Hitman" - Here
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 13 - Love, Lies, and the Law: The Linda Lee Walden Saga

    Ep. 13 - Love, Lies, and the Law: The Linda Lee Walden Saga
    Aug 19 2025

    In Episode 13, we delve further into the lives of attorney and physician Dr. David Ucker and Dr. Donald Plotnick and their bizarre lives of crime. Also, we'll introduce a new character, Linda Lee Walden, who is accused of murdering her former boyfriend to conceal the fact she had been dating a black man. Who ends up defending her and, ultimately, marrying her? Tune in to see.

    Pre-Order "The Last Hit Man" Here
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    17 mins
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