{"podcast":{"title":"New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541","podcast_index_feed_id":7562541,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-new-orleans-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-new-orleans-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":785,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, New Orleans News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in New Orleans with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the Crescent City. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, New Orleans News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T06:21:21.702491+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541"},"episode":{"title":"Helen Hill Case: Missing Evidence, Broken Promises","slug":"helen-hill-case-missing-evidence-broken-promises","published_at":"2026-06-19T18:27:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/helen-hill-case-missing-evidence-broken-promises","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9849615b-a16f-4b77-bd7b-7d4aed39bf93.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9849615b-a16f-4b77-bd7b-7d4aed39bf93.mp3","summary":"A haunting cold case in New Orleans: Helen Hill was brutally murdered in her home in 2007, with her husband Paul also shot during the home invasion. As friends packed up their lives amid grief, the investigation unraveled under chaotic conditions—coroner’s trailers post-Katrina, one pathologist doing multiple autopsies daily, including Helen’s. Critical evidence, like her pajamas with potential DNA, vanished, and testing yielded inconclusive results likely due to mishandling. Paul, forever changed, became reclusive; Helen’s wedding ring became a poignant symbol of loss. The family, led by her brother Jake, fought for years to access files, finally receiving fragments. Though unsolved, Helen’s legacy endures through her filmmaking and the love of those who remember her—a life tragically cut short, but never forgotten. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09b65c3dc53a8f32","meta_description":"A haunting cold case in New Orleans: Helen Hill was brutally murdered in her home in 2007, with her husband Paul also shot during the home invasion. As fr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/episodes/helen-hill-case-missing-evidence-broken-promises/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/helen-hill-case-missing-evidence-broken-promises.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}