41 episodes

In 1986, the body of affluent, beautiful, 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found dead in Central Park. Her killer: Robert Chambers, a tall, handsome prep from the Upper East Side. He claimed she attempted to rape him and her death was an accident. Join host Amanda Knox as she deconstructs the stories behind the victim-blaming, privilege and media sensationalism that surrounded this murder and trial, as seen in the SundanceTV docu-series The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of AMC Networks and its employees.

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In 1986, the body of affluent, beautiful, 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found dead in Central Park. Her killer: Robert Chambers, a tall, handsome prep from the Upper East Side. He claimed she attempted to rape him and her death was an accident. Join host Amanda Knox as she deconstructs the stories behind the victim-blaming, privilege and media sensationalism that surrounded this murder and trial, as seen in the SundanceTV docu-series The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of AMC Networks and its employees.

    New Season Preview: The Preppy Murder

    New Season Preview: The Preppy Murder

    In 1986, there was murder in Central Park involving two beautiful prep school students. He claimed self-defense, but she wound up dead. Join host Amanda Knox as she explores the stories of privilege and violence that surround this murder and trial.

    • 1 min
    The Preppy Murder: Stories

    The Preppy Murder: Stories

    Twenty dropped charges, two missing earrings, and a "sex diary" leaked to the press. Join us as we unearth the sensational trial of Robert Chambers, the murder of Jennifer Levin, and the case that put the victim on trial.

    • 51 min
    The Preppy Murder: Schisms

    The Preppy Murder: Schisms

    Get to the heart of the crime as host Amanda Knox strips away courtroom stories and tabloid headlines to expose new details about Jennifer Levin and Robert Chambers, interviewing those closest to them at the time of the murder.

    • 56 min
    The Preppy Murder: Symbols

    The Preppy Murder: Symbols

    White male privilege, cancel culture and victim-blaming — has society changed at all since the Preppy Murder? In the final episode of the season, host Amanda Knox explores the legacy of the crime and the transformation of Robert Chambers and Jennifer Levin from people to national symbols.

    • 44 min
    New Season Preview: Vigilante Justice

    New Season Preview: Vigilante Justice

    This season Amanda Knox explores vigilante justice, from murderous gang hunters and vengeful fathers to real-life avengers and internet cat-fishers, join Knox as she explores justice outside of the law.

    • 1 min
    Vigilante Justice: No One Saw a Thing

    Vigilante Justice: No One Saw a Thing

    A man shot dead in front of a dozen witnesses who deny having seen the killer to this very day. And Troy Duffy, director of The Boondock Saints, discusses the media’s obsession with the vigilante.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
738 Ratings

738 Ratings

B Daddy of 2 ,

Excellent!

Very well done. Binged 3 seasons in 2 days

Southards ,

Listen NOW

I binged all 5 seasons in 5 days. Knox is an AMAZING and compassionate interviewer. Intelligent and insightful questions invoke compassion for her subjects that others might not have been able to tap into. Do yourself a huge favor and download all the seasons NOW!

tbharker ,

Downward spiral

The first two seasons were pretty interesting. The third season was intriguing, but Amanda clearly started injecting her opinions and perspectives throughout. Season 4 is a collection of anecdotes where Amanda uses the stories as platforms to express her political opinions as “the truth”. I could t handle it and finally gave up after the third episode of listening to her spin everything with her Leftist perspective as reality. Hard pass. Unsubscribe.

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