Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.
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Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.
On December 26, 1996, JonBenét Ramsey — a six-year-old beauty pageant contestant from Boulder, Colorado — was found dead in her family’s home, a tragedy that shocked the nation and has remained one of America’s most haunting unsolved cases. The discovery came just hours after her parents reported her missing following the appearance of a lengthy ransom note demanding $118,000. Despite intense media scrutiny and years of investigation, the case has been marked by controversy, shifting suspicions between family members, and numerous theories ranging from intruder involvement to internal cover-up. Advances in forensic technology have since reignited public interest, though no one has ever been charged. JonBenét’s short life and mysterious death continue to fascinate and frustrate investigators and the public alike, symbolizing the enduring complexities of crime, fame, and media in modern America.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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Last Days
Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.