Culpable podcast

Culpable

Join host Dennis Cooper as he explores unresolved cases where culpability has yet to be established. This acclaimed investigative series from the creators of Up and Vanished has tallied over 45 million downloads to-date.The newest season digs into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, who went missing for 11 days in the fall of 1998, and was later found in a cornfield with a ligature mark around his neck and a tire tread across his body.Season 2 followed the 2013 murder of 22-year-old Brittany Stykes, a young pregnant mother who was shot and killed while driving down a rural highway with her one-year-old daughter beside her in the vehicle.Season 1 investigated the suspicious death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio, whose 2014 shooting was classified as a suicide after a 45 minute investigation, despite substantial evidence of possible foul play.Culpable Case Review is a short-form adaptation of the franchise that raises awareness about under-reported cases as a means of helping victim's families in their search for answers.

Join host Dennis Cooper as he explores unresolved cases where culpability has yet to be established. This acclaimed investigative series from the creators of Up and Vanished has tallied over 45 million downloads to-date.The newest season digs into the mysterious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, who went missing for 11 days in the fall of 1998, and was later found in a cornfield with a ligature mark around his neck and a tire tread across his body.Season 2 followed the 2013 murder of 22-year-old Brittany Stykes, a young pregnant mother who was shot and killed while driving down a rural highway with her one-year-old daughter beside her in the vehicle.Season 1 investigated the suspicious death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio, whose 2014 shooting was classified as a suicide after a 45 minute investigation, despite substantial evidence of possible foul play.Culpable Case Review is a short-form adaptation of the franchise that raises awareness about under-reported cases as a means of helping victim's families in their search for answers.

 

#74

Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela

Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindse... more

24 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:48

24 Nov 2025


#73

Domino Effect | 8

For more than 25 years, the Violette family have sought resolution in Danny's case. But so... more

13 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:14

13 Oct 2025


#72

A Conversation with Matt

Dennis finally gets a chance to speak with Danny's friend, Matt, to discuss what he rememb... more

07 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:27

07 Oct 2025


#71

Conflict of Interest | 7

When Danny’s case was re-investigated in 2014, informants provided an alarming account of ... more

06 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:02

06 Oct 2025


#70

An Unreliable Witness | 6

The events of Friday night remain in question, due to inconsistent accounts and informatio... more

29 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:14

29 Sep 2025


#69

The Last Sighting | 5

If Danny died within hours of his disappearance, determining who saw him last could be the... more

22 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:54

22 Sep 2025


#68

Secondary Scene | 4

The condition of the body and evidence recovered from the scene have left many unanswered ... more

15 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:43

15 Sep 2025


#67

A Bad Trip | 3

As authorities try to nail down the hours leading up to Danny’s death, a tip shifts their ... more

08 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:03

08 Sep 2025


#66

Ask Me Anything

Binge Culpable completely ad free only on Tenderfoot+. Subscribers also enjoy exclusive co... more

04 Sep 2025

00 MINS

00:48

04 Sep 2025


#65

Still a Blur | 2

Since losing Danny, life has been a blur for the Violette family, as they've been left in ... more

01 Sep 2025

41 MINS

41:03

01 Sep 2025


#64

Inside Culpable: Behind the Mic with Dennis Cooper

In this exclusive interview, Dennis Cooper sits down with Status: Untraced’s Liam Luxon to... more

27 Aug 2025

33 MINS

33:03

27 Aug 2025


#63

The Kid in the Cornfield | 1

17-year-old Danny Violette vanished in the fall of 1998. 11 days later, his body was found... more

25 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:09

25 Aug 2025


#62

Culpable Returns - A New Season

A bizarre mystery has haunted a small town for more than a quarter of a century, but it's ... more

18 Aug 2025

02 MINS

02:03

18 Aug 2025


#61

Just the Beginning

Years ago, I received an e-mail about a case. I never thought it would lead to this. To le... more

13 Aug 2025

00 MINS

00:55

13 Aug 2025