01.06.2026 • 51 Min.

In February 2024, a late-night phone call sent one family into shock. A young mother was found dead inside an apartment in Berlin, New Hampshire, and the father of her two children was on the run. What followed was a nationwide manhunt, a custody dispute filled with conflicting stories, and a courtroom battle over what really happened in the final moments. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.LEAN - They’re having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Editing:Aiden Wolf Sources:Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 1Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 2Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 3Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 4Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 5Kidnapped Kids Murder Trial — NH v. Dustin Duren — Day 6State ClosingDefense ClosingDustin Duren details PTSD, custody fears in murder trial testimonyCourt TV Trial RecapNo bail for man accused of killing mother of his kids, prompting Amber AlertMan allegedly killed girls' mother in NH before abducting them, leading to Amber AlertNBC Boston Amber Alert (VIDEO)Woman killed in NH, Amber Alert issued: Timeline of eventsCaitlyn R. Naffziger Obituary NH father charged in murder of mother of his children: full videoNew Hampshire State Police interview of Dustin Duren shown in court during his murder trialProsecutors say man acted out of anger in Berlin shootingBerlin murder suspect takes stand in his defense FridayDefense in murder case asks judge to block Amber Alert, interview transcript from trialMan who triggered Amber Alert, allegedly killed daughters' motherNo bail for man accused of killing mother of his children in BerlinMan accused of killing mother of his children in Berlin ordered held without bailDefense seeks dismissal of charges in case of man accused of killing mother of his childrenMan who allegedly killed daughters' mother, prompted Amber Alert planned to move to New HampshireFather at the center of NH Amber Alert accused of shooting his children's mother to death