Episode
S5 Ep40: Diane Downs: Beyond Small Sacrifices
- Podcast
- Crimes of the Centuries
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- Jan 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2887
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Summary
In May 1983, a young Oregon mother arrived at a Springfield hospital with a horrifying story: a stranger had flagged her down on a dark road and shot her and her three children. One child was dead, the other two clinging to life. But hospital staff noticed something strange about Diane Downs: She was superficially injured, eerily calm and oddly focused on her ruined vacation and blood-stained car. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a trail of obsession, manipulation, and diaries revealing a case of betrayal and unthinkable violence that would shock America. Episode Sponsors: Quince. Treat yourself to bedding built to last. Get free shipping and 365-day returns when you shop at https://quince.com/CENTURIES . Home Chef. Make home cooking easier and more delicious. Get 50% off your first box, free shipping, and free dessert for life at https://homechef.com/COTC . ButcherBox. Quality proteins delivered when you need them. Get free steak in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box at https://butcherbox.com/COTC .