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The Poet

Sony Music Entertainment 2 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

Set in 1977 Wichita during the BTK Strangler's reign of terror, this true crime series follows Ruth Finley, who receives a threatening phone call from an unidentified man blackmailing her about a secret from her past. The harassment escalates to letters, poems, and attacks, leading police to wonder if the culprit is BTK. As the investigation deepens, the questions become darker and stranger. The podcast is part of The Binge, a true crime network offering ad-free listening through subscription.

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2. Where’s Ruth? Jul 2, 2026 2066 Ruth disappears. When she finally returns home, she tells police a harrowing story about being kidnapped and held at knifepoint. Want the full story? Binge every episode of The Poet ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusive bonus episodes. Search for the channel on Apple P

1. The Call Jul 1, 2026 2397 In 1977, Ruth Finley is a grandmother living in Wichita, Kansas, when she starts receiving mysterious phone calls from an unidentified man. He seems to know a secret from her past. Want the full story? Binge every episode of The Poet ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusiv

The Poet

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