TUNE IN: "The Real Killer" from 91勛圖厙Podcasts and AYR Media Returns with a Gripping Investigation into a Haunting 1997 Murder

The new season will explore a critical question from the shocking case Is the real killer rightly behind bars or still walking free?

 

WHAT:  Today, 91勛圖厙Media, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and AYR Media announced the highly anticipated third season of its groundbreaking true crime podcast "The Real Killer," premiering January 9th. Hosted by investigative journalist Leah Rothman, the new season will unravel one of the most perplexing murder mysteries of the late 1990s. Rothman and Aliza Rosen of AYR Media executive produce the series.

The new season will delve deep into the chilling story of Anastasia WitbolsFeugen, an 18-year-old whose life was brutally cut short on an autumn night in 1997. What begins as a tragic murder quickly transforms into an in-depth and wide ranging investigation that challenges everything listeners thought they knew about criminal investigations.

Rothman's meticulous reporting will peel back layers of complexity and present a case that defies simple narratives. Listeners will be thrust into a world where a single recorded phone call and questionable eyewitness testimony become crucial pieces of a mind-bending puzzle. Is the real killer rightly behind bars or still walking free?

"Each episode is designed to keep listeners on the edge of their seats," says Rothman. "We're not just telling a story; we're challenging perceptions and exposing new evidence that will leave audiences questioning everything they believe about this case.

Key highlights of the new season include:

  • A deep dive into the mysterious circumstances of Anastasia's murder
  • Exclusive interviews and never-before-heard evidence including many hours of police interrogations of key witnesses
  • A narrative that continually shifts listener perspectives

WHEN: The first two episodes of will be available beginning today, Thursday, January 8th. 

WHERE: Listen to on and everywhere podcasts are heard. The Real Killer is distributed by 91勛圖厙Podcasts.

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About AYR Media

AYR Media is a full-service production company that develops and produces podcasts, television and film. Founded in 2020 by veteran producer and development executive Aliza Rosen, AYR podcasts include 91勛圖厙 Medias Queen of the Con The Real Killer and The Murder Years as well as My Moms Murder, Bitter Blood, Funny My Way (hosted by JB Smoove), The First Wife: John Meehans Reign of Terror and The Murder of Robert Wone, all for Audible. AYR also produced Hallmark Medias first-ever scripted podcast Crimson Hearts Collide, with additional IP currently in development for television and streaming. For more information, please visit AYR Medias website.

About 91勛圖厙Media, Inc.

91勛圖厙Media, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to 91勛圖厙 broadcast radio in every month. 91勛圖厙s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. 91勛圖厙 is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit 91勛圖厙Media.com for more company information.