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Culpable Trailer
June 1, 2019
- 01:36
The new true crime series from Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, coming June 17th.
A Mother's Plea
June 10, 2019
- 02:29
"Open letter to the people who hold the fate of my son in their hands..." On February 26, 2014 Rae Andreacchio suffered the tragic loss...
Trust the Process | 1
June 17, 2019
- 31:08
On February 26th, 2014, the Andreacchio family suffered a tragic loss, the death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio. Host Dennis...
About The Show
Culpable explores unsettled cases where those deserving of blame have somehow eluded justice. On August 28, 2013, 22 year old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving down Highway 68 in Brown County, Ohio. It’s been nearly a decade Host Dennis Cooper returns to unearth the truth around this story of a young mother whose life was cut short. Season 1 explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death was ruled his death a suicide, despite substantial evidence that points to murder.
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Culpable Trailer
June 1, 2019
- 01:36
The new true crime series from Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, coming June 17th.
A Mother's Plea
June 10, 2019
- 02:29
"Open letter to the people who hold the fate of my son in their hands..." On February 26, 2014 Rae Andreacchio suffered the tragic loss...
Trust the Process | 1
June 17, 2019
- 31:08
On February 26th, 2014, the Andreacchio family suffered a tragic loss, the death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio. Host Dennis...
Until We Meet Again | 2
June 17, 2019
- 42:22
Dennis and the team visit the Andreacchio’s to attend “Wishing Night,” an annual event held on Christian's birthday to commemorate his...
The Apartment | 3
June 24, 2019
- 36:31
February 26th, the day of Christian’s death. Christian abruptly left his job on the tugboat and was picked up by Dylan Swearingen, He is...
Complex | 4
July 1, 2019
- 30:48
Dennis recaps Whitley and Dylan’s alibis on the day of Christian's death, and recounts their movement the night prior. Christian’s uncle...
Gun Night | 5
July 8, 2019
- 33:52
We recount the night before Christian’s death. Three of our persons of interest, including Whitley, were shooting guns at Jett Miller’s...
Welcome to Meridian | 6
July 15, 2019
- 48:13
Meridian Police Department rules Christian’s death a suicide after a mere 45 minute investigation. MPD holds everything close to the...
Q&A | 07.18.19
July 18, 2019
- 25:39
Dennis answers listener's questions and releases new information. https://culpablepodcast.com/
A Second Look | 7
July 22, 2019
- 41:32
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation’s assumes responsibility of Christian’s case. The result of MBIs investigation is suicide. Dennis...
Doesn't Add Up | 8
July 29, 2019
- 48:56
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the forensics, and hear from three professionals who worked on Christian’s case: Michael Knox,...
Time of Death | 9
August 5, 2019
- 39:28
In this episode we re-examine Dylan’s alibi through his interview with investigators with a new time of death in mind based on Dr....
Q&A | 08.08.19
August 8, 2019
- 26:10
Dennis & Mark answer listener's questions and release new information about the case. https://culpablepodcast.com/
Persons of Interest | 10
August 12, 2019
- 28:49
In this episode, we hear two separate accounts identifying new persons of interest. One woman saw two men leaving Christians apartment...
The Investigation Pt. 1 | 11
August 19, 2019
- 50:09
Dennis travels with Jacob to meet Sheila Wysocki, a private investigator. Sheila and her team of PIs agreed to investigate Christian’s...
The Investigation Pt. 2 | 12
August 26, 2019
- 48:38
In this episode, Sheila and her team of private investigators continue their investigation in Meridian, interviewing key witnesses in...
Q&A | 08.29.19
August 29, 2019
- 33:44
Dennis, Sheila, and Mark G. answer listener's questions.https://culpablepodcast.com/
Behind Closed Doors | 13
September 2, 2019
- 57:49
The PIs continue their investigation meeting with a few more people including Captain Jay Arrington (Meridian Police) who believes that...
Case File | 14
September 9, 2019
- 46:38
In this episode, we cover Christian’s case file, which was released in July of 2019. The case file contains documents gathered by...
The Bigger Picture | 15
September 16, 2019
- 41:03
In our season finale, Dennis shares some final thoughts on Christian's case from various inconsistencies to how poorly this case has...
Round Table | 09.26.19
September 26, 2019
- 57:47
In this bonus episode, Jacob and Dennis sit down with Sheila, Rae, and Josh to take a deep dive into new information and new aspects of...
Bonus Episode | 10.03.19
October 3, 2019
- 46:42
In this Q&A + Round Table bonus episode, the Black Mountain Media team gives case updates, answers questions from our listeners and...
The Law: Update | 16
April 11, 2022
- 32:25
Dennis and the team behind Culpable navigate a $47 million lawsuit, and Rae and MS Representative Fred Shanks relive the hard-fought...
The Narrative: Update | 17
April 18, 2022
- 42:29
Dennis reviews narratives drafted by Capt. Jay Arrington from his investigation into Christian’s death. Though he made a strong argument...
Culpable Season 2 Trailer
October 17, 2022
- 01:43
Culpable returns with a new season and a new case!On August 28, 2013, 22 year old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving down...
Somebody Knows Something
October 24, 2022
- 01:17
This is a true whodunit. Culpable is back for season 2!
The Bystander Effect | 1
October 27, 2022
- 45:34
A passing motorist pulled over when he saw a Jeep Wrangler in a wooded area off the side of Highway 68 in Brown County, OH. What he...
Our Life, Our Story | 2
October 27, 2022
- 39:24
Brittany’s friends and family remember the impact she had on those around her. Yet in the wake of her tragic death, those left behind...
The Insider (Bonus) | 10.28.22
October 28, 2022
- 27:27
Host Dennis Cooper interviews producer Jessica Noll, a local who's been following this case since day 1.
Road Rage | 3
November 3, 2022
- 32:10
August 28th, 2013 was supposed to be a pretty normal day for Brittany. But her day started with an unsettling encounter and ended with...
Elephant in the Room | 4
November 10, 2022
- 35:08
Coming to terms with Brittany's death was hard enough on her loved ones, but the aftermath only made things harder. The ripple effect...
Wrong Direction | 5
November 17, 2022
- 35:16
Over the years, investigators have chased endless leads and looked at numerous persons of interest. The first few names came as a tip...
Informant | 6
November 22, 2022
- 33:53
Just as the investigation looks like it’s heading nowhere, a break in the case breathes new life. An informant tells authorities a...
The Jeep | 7
December 1, 2022
- 50:44
There's been a lot of talk about the Jeep Brittany was driving in when she was murdered. The mobile crime scene may contain the most...
Introducing Undetermined
December 6, 2022
- 33:35
All Jessica Easterly Durning ever wanted was her happily ever after. She finally met and married her Prince Charming and became a...
Hollywood | 8
December 8, 2022
- 36:34
Sergeant Quinn Carlson may be a Los Angeles native, but now he finds himself in rural Brown County, Ohio where he is the lead detective...
The Outsider (Bonus)
December 15, 2022
- 21:56
Producer Jessica Noll, interviews host Dennis Cooper, who came into this story as an outsider.
Personal Agenda | 9
December 22, 2022
- 41:42
Brittany's sister, Emily, believes there was a personal agenda behind her sister's murder - someone must have benefitted in some way....
Whodunit | 10
December 29, 2022
- 1:12:11
After nearly a decade, the death of Brittany Stykes remains unsolved. Brown County's Sergeant Quinn Carlson warned us that we were...