The Woman in the Woods

Friends of Mindi Kassotis were told she had died suddenly in hospital, and later that her husband Nick — a Navy lawyer who said classified work had put the couple in danger — had died too. Then remains found in woods in Georgia were identified as Mindi, and the official story fell apart. 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty follows investigators, family and the trial as Nick’s account of being hunted, and of a shadowy figure he called FBI agent Jim McIntyre, is tested in court. It is a finished six-part serial, short enough to do in a couple of sittings, with a same-day video version on the 48 Hours YouTube channel.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a short, finished 48 Hours case you can binge in a sitting or two". True crime fans who want a short, finished 48 Hours investigation — a single murder case and trial, told by Erin Moriarty, that you can finish in a couple of sittings.

The Woman in the Woods is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Those who prefer straight reporting over host commentary.

We recommend starting with Episode 1, Dead Again — it is a single story, so start from the beginning. The 8 September trailer, Twice Dead, is optional.. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

The Woman in the Woods is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

If you enjoy The Woman in the Woods, you might also like: 48 Hours, Detective Trapp, A Million Other Choices, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like The Woman in the Woods" page for more recommendations.