"What She Buried" is an investigative true crime podcast chronicling journalist Justine van der Leun's seven-year correspondence and reporting relationship with Kwaneta Harris, a woman incarcerated in Texas for murder. Blending long-form narrative journalism with serialized storytelling, the series unravels a labyrinthine tale of forged checks, elaborate lies, false confessions, and a mysterious disappearance, all while probing deeper questions about truth, manipulation, and the American carceral system. The tone is deliberate, immersive, and literary—more akin to narrative nonfiction than tabloid crime coverage—appealing to listeners drawn to shows like "Serial" or "S-Town" that favor psychological complexity and moral ambiguity over simple whodunits. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media as part of The Binge network, the podcast will appeal to true crime enthusiasts interested in criminal justice reform, women's incarceration, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator. Listeners who enjoyed van der Leun's book "Unreasonable Women" will find this a natural companion piece, exploring similar themes of survival, deception, and systemic failure.
"What She Buried" is an investigative true crime podcast chronicling journalist Justine van der Leun's seven-year correspondence and reporting relationship with Kwaneta Harris, a woman incarcerated in Texas for murder. Blending long-form narrative journalism with serialized storytelling, the series unravels a labyrinthine tale of forged checks, elaborate lies, false confessions, and a mysterious disappearance, all while probing deeper questions about truth, manipulation, and the American carceral system. The tone is deliberate, immersive, and literary—more akin to narrative nonfiction than tabloid crime coverage—appealing to listeners drawn to shows like "Serial" or "S-Town" that favor psychological complexity and moral ambiguity over simple whodunits. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media as part of The Binge network, the podcast will appeal to true crime enthusiasts interested in criminal justice reform, women's incarceration, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator. Listeners who enjoyed van der Leun's book "Unreasonable Women" will find this a natural companion piece, exploring similar themes of survival, deception, and systemic failure.
