Nathaniel White: 6 Women, a False Confession, and a Mother's Hunt
Summary
Host Ashley covers the 1991–1992 serial killings in Middletown, New York, committed by Nathaniel White. The episode details the brutal murders of six victims, including Juliana Frank, Lorette Huggins, and Adrienne Hunter, whose bodies were found posed and stabbed. It highlights how a local mother’s investigation into missing cousins led to White’s identification and confession. The story concludes with his conviction for six counts of second-degree murder and a 150-years-to-life sentence.
Topics discussed
Introduction and content warning
History and decline of Middletown, NY
Discovery of Juliana Frank's body
Victim identification and initial investigation
False accusation against Hector
Investigation goes cold
Murder of Lorette Huggins
Discovery of Adrienne Hunter and pattern recognition
Missing persons in Poughkeepsie
Family investigation and identification of suspect
Interrogation of Nathaniel White
Confessions regarding the five adult victims
Confession regarding Christine Keppel
Recovery of victims' bodies
Psychological profile and public reaction
Trial, insanity defense, and conviction
Sentencing and conclusion
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