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The Untraceable Scent: New York Homicide (S1E11)

December 4, 2025·41 min·4 clips

Forensic tests reveal blood everywhere in the father's apartment, contradicting his innocent story.

This episode covers the disappearance of pregnant daycare owner Andrea Carruth in the Bronx in 2016. Hosts Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalli recap and react to the true crime documentary series "New York Homicide." They focus on the investigation's initial failures and the suspicious behavior of those closest to Andrea. Andrea Carruth, a beloved community figure, ran an in-home early childhood center called Kitty College. Her best friend Julia grew concerned when Andrea missed their Sunday facial appointment and didn't answer calls. Andrea's fiancé, Lincoln Grant, reported her missing the next day, noting her phone, wallet, and keys were left at home. Police initially downplayed the case, citing numerous active missing persons reports. Julia revealed Andrea was five months pregnant, a fact Lincoln had not disclosed, which escalated the investigation. Detectives learned Lincoln waited over 24 hours to report Andrea gone and later took her belongings to his construction job for "safekeeping." Andrea's father, William, lived in the basement apartment and was free to come and go during the investigation. Neighbors reported hearing banging sounds from the basement and seeing William carry out buckets of dirt at night. A faint, intermittent foul odor in the house eventually led police to William's apartment. Julia described William as entitled and revealed he had been scamming Andrea for money, even sabotaging the home's boiler. William claimed soiled bedsheets in trash bags were from a sexual encounter the night after Andrea vanished. Forensic testing showed the bags were covered in blood, and a hammer was found on the floor. The hosts note the constant burning of incense in William's apartment took on new significance as a potential mask for the odor of decomposition. Lincoln's claim that he and Andrea never argued struck the hosts as unrealistic for a couple together 15 years. The community's immediate mobilization to search for Andrea contrasted sharply with the police's slow response. The episode highlights Julia's relentless advocacy, including contacting News 12 to publicize the case. The tone is conversational, humorous, and deeply engaged, featuring the hosts' trademark banter and personal anecdotes. Their style blends recap with reactive commentary, often critiquing the investigation's missteps and the suspects' behavior. True crime fans who enjoy host-driven commentary and deep dives into community-based cases will love this episode. Listeners who prefer a straightforward, somber narrative or are sensitive to casual humor around serious topics might skip it.

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