Solving crimes with online sleuths:insights from John and Callahan Walsh on their show 'America's Most Wanted'
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Digital had a chat with John and Callahan Walsh, discussing the upcoming season three of 'America's Most Wanted' on FOX. But today, let's talk about the intriguing case of Nathan Carman, a man who allegedly killed his mother at sea for an inheritance, but later took his own life in a jail cell.
True crime author, Casey Sherman, argues that if Carman hadn't killed himself, there wouldn't have been enough evidence to convict him. He points out that there were other suspects to look into, ones Carman likely wouldn't have noticed.
NATHAN CARMAN, The mysterious man with a tragic end
Carman, a Vermont man, died in 2023 in jail while awaiting trial, federal authorities said. (Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
The disappearance of Carman's mother, Linda, was a no-body case, making everything circumstantial. Sherman believed that investigators didn't explore Carman's proposed escape route thoroughly, and thus, may not have been able to answer that question.
Sherman's new book, "Blood in the Water," delves into Carman's brief life and his theories about what took place. He spoke to countless individuals closely connected to the case, such as Carman's loved ones, investigators, and others.
CASEY SHERMAN, The true crime sleuth
Sherman built his reputation with his 2006 bestseller, "The Finest Hours," which was later turned into a 2016 film. Though Sherman's book on Nathan Carman's life has already been published, he continues to research and write about the case.
In his final months, Carman appeared determined to prove his innocence. In 2022, he pleaded not guilty to fraud and murder charges against his mother. His trial was slated for 2023, the year he tragically died.
Carman's attorneys, Martin Minnella, reported that Carman seemed to be in good spirits before his death. They last spoke the day before, with plans to meet with experts about his case.
STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING CARMAN'S DEATH
The exact circumstances surrounding Carman's death in a New Hampshire jail cell remain mysterious. While authorities didn't consider his death suspicious, some believe Carman didn't take his own life. The media reported that a suicide note was left behind, but it was later discovered to be instructions for his legal team to follow up on a lead for his defense.
Some even speculate that Carman wouldn't have been acquitted if his trial had taken place because there seemed to be a potential lack of evidence against him.
EXPLORING THE SHADES OF GRAY IN NATHAN CARMAN'S LIFE
It's crucial to consider all angles in a case like Nathan Carman's. Internet sleuths may have played a role in the public discourse, but their involvement appears to have been limited in this instance. Government investigators and media covered the case primarily, with Carman's death before trial closing the opportunity for a comprehensive judicial resolution.
As we await more information and potential developments in the case, we encourage you to keep an open mind and consider all possibilities. Stay tuned to 'America's Most Wanted' for more gripping stories just like this one.
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- A true crime sleuth, Casey Sherman, is delving into the life of Nathan Carman in his new book 'Blood in the Water', exploring shades of gray that might have been missed in the investigation of Carman's alleged crimes and his tragic death.
- While online sleuths may have contributed to the public discourse, government investigators and media took the lead in the Nathan Carman case, with the mystery surrounding his death in a New Hampshire jail cell still left unresolved.
- Mental health, health-and-wellness, general news, science, and crime-and-justice intertwine in this intriguing case, as we examine the untold story of Nathan Carman and the circumstances surrounding his tragic end.
