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Open Investigation

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by Melanie Perkins McLaughlin

5.0(29 reviews)
12 episodes
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<p>Open Investigation, an investigative true crime podcast about unsolved cases of missing and murdered children; a follow-up to the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary, "Have You Seen Andy?", hosted by Melanie Perkins McLaughlin.&nbsp;<br><br>Follow the show:&nbsp;<br>Instagram.com/OpenInvestigation<br>Facebook.com/OpenInvestigationPod</p>

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7/11/2024

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Bonus: Andy Puglisi & The Failed Children of Massachusetts OI + Crime of the Truest Kind crossover (part two)

June 27, 2025

Bonus: Andy Puglisi & The Failed Children of Massachusetts OI + Crime of the Truest Kind crossover (part two)

Melanie and Anngelle Wood examine new information and updates in the Andy Puglisi case, continuing their discussion from the Crime of the Truest Kind podcast in this interview.

Episode thumbnail for Bonus: New Discoveries In The Unsolved Case of Andy Puglisi, Lawrence, Mass - Open Investigation & Crime of the Truest Kind (part one)

April 15, 2025

Bonus: New Discoveries In The Unsolved Case of Andy Puglisi, Lawrence, Mass - Open Investigation & Crime of the Truest Kind (part one)

Melanie guests on Crime of the Truest Kind podcast with Anngelle Wood to discuss updates in Andy Puglisi's case and new information learned since Have You Seen Andy? and Anngelle released two episodes about Andy's case... Text the show Follow: @openinvestigation Support: Patreon.com/OpenInvestigation Based on the HBO Emmy award-winning documentary "Have You Seen Andy?" - haveyouseenandy.com | @haveyouseenandy

Episode thumbnail for Advocacy and Call to Action

October 29, 2024

Advocacy and Call to Action

In this powerful season finale, host Melanie Perkins McLaughlin takes listeners through an emotional journey, recounting her own experiences as a child advocate and revealing how survivors transform their trauma into a force for change. We hear directly from survivor and advocate Billy Giblin, whose story of resilience and advocacy sheds light on the lasting impact of abuse and the urgent need for legislative reform. Joined by attorney and policy expert Kathryn Robb, and Massachusetts State S...

12 total episodes available with 2 transcripts

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What is Open Investigation?
<p>Open Investigation, an investigative true crime podcast about unsolved cases of missing and murdered children; a follow-up to the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary, "Have You Seen Andy?", hosted by Melanie Perkins McLaughlin.&nbsp;<br><br>Follow the show:&nbsp;<br>Instagram.com/OpenInvestigation<br>Facebook.com/OpenInvestigationPod</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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