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Dead Before Deadline with Robin Yocum

Step behind the yellow tape and dive deep into the pulse-pounding world of police reporting with Robin Yocum in "Dead Before Deadline." He is joined by his lovely daughter Jaclynn as she sits in for the audience asking the questions we are all thinking in these wild and crazy tales from Robin's time at the Dispatch, Yocum unravels a tapestry of tales that are as intriguing as they are raw. Each episode brings to life stories that run the gamut from the heart-wrenching to the humorously bizarre. Whether it's an oddball case that had the newsroom in splits or a somber story of loss that left an indelible mark, Yocum paints a vivid picture of life behind the byline.

Navigating the gritty realities of crime reporting, "Dead Before Deadline" is more than just a recollection of cases and incidents; it's a nuanced exploration of the human stories intertwined in them. Join us on this journey, where the lines between the reporter and the reported blur, and the tales, though sometimes grim, remind us of the varied spectrum of the human experience.

If you've ever been curious about the world that exists behind the headlines, or the stories that didn't make the front page but remained etched in the reporter's mind, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and get your weekly dose of captivating tales from the police beat.

Sep 3, 2024

It’s January of 1989 and Columbus Dispatch reporters Robin Yocum and Cathy Candisky have a pretty clear picture of how the multi-million-dollar scam was supposed to work.

What they don’t know is the whereabouts of co-conspirators
John Hawkins and Gene Hanson.

Until . . .

At 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1989, American Airlines Flight 150 from Acapulco lands at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. As the passengers are filing off, customs officials see a man coming off a flight who looks nervous and is in a big hurry.

Customs officials think he’s a drug dealer. He’s not, but the running is about to be over for Gene Hanson.