Talking Dateline: Chameleon
- May 1, 2024
- 23:01
- Full Episode
<p>Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “Chameleon.” When Fran Gladden Smith went missing from her New Jersey home in 1991, police had their eyes on her husband, John Smith. Over the course of their investigation, they discovered that Fran wasn’t the first of John’s wives to go missing. Suddenly, one case became two, and a decades-long search for justice ensued. Josh and Andrea discuss the dedication of Fran’s family in trying to solve both cases, and Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from a taped phone call with John Smith. Plus, Andrea answers viewer and listener questions about the episode.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “Chameleon” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3Bmatlc">https://apple.co/3Bmatlc</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aVeXbI51YF0ywsPwGY6IB">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aVeXbI51YF0ywsPwGY6IB</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss John Smith's murder case, police investigation failures, and the dynamics of his relationships with victims.
Key points
- Chameleon Episode Overview. A deep dive into the episode 'Chameleon', revealing unexpected twists and the suspect's behavior.
- The Red Flags. Exploring the numerous red flags surrounding the suspect's actions and statements.
- The Brother's Discovery. The shocking moment when the brother finds skeletal remains, leading to a chilling realization.
- The Cat Screech. A memorable moment where the suspect makes a chilling sound during a lie.
- Domestic Violence Insights. Discussion on the dangers women face when trying to leave abusive relationships.
Episode highlights
- Chameleon Episode OverviewA deep dive into the episode 'Chameleon', revealing unexpected twists and the suspect's behavior.“This is not just a whodunit; this is a what else did he do.”1:05May 1, 2024
- The Red FlagsExploring the numerous red flags surrounding the suspect's actions and statements.“It was like a united nations of red flags.”1:59May 1, 2024
- The Brother's DiscoveryThe shocking moment when the brother finds skeletal remains, leading to a chilling realization.“That's a horror movie. Like that doesn't happen in real life.”12:21May 1, 2024
- The Cat ScreechA memorable moment where the suspect makes a chilling sound during a lie.“He would make this very strange sound like somebody stepping on a cat.”17:02May 1, 2024
- Domestic Violence InsightsDiscussion on the dangers women face when trying to leave abusive relationships.“All domestic violence experts will tell you the most dangerous time for women is when they are actually leaving.”19:10May 1, 2024
