Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

An unflinching look at Boston's criminal underbelly. The host Barry Maguire, a twenty year veteran private investigator, will take you on a compelling journey through some of Boston's most infamous crimes! Barry was born and raised in South Boston and brings a unique Bostonian perspective to the true crime genre.

Recent Episodes

March 24, 2025

(Replay) Maura Murray Part 3-We review some of the theories pertainin…

Send us a text In this episode the BCP covers the most frequently cited theories, including our own, What actually happened that fateful night of February 4, 2004? We cover some interesting facts, that are not typically disc...

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March 17, 2025

Karen Read March 16 2025-A flurry of motions with no chance of dismal

Send us a text A flurry of motions with a sprinkling of missing witnesses, was on display in the Karen Read case last week. Aiden Kearney is listed as a Prosecution witness, while Allie McCabe is removed. Allie’s timeline see...

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March 10, 2025

(Replay) The Heath Street Gang-not so bright but members were deadly,…

Send us a text The Heath Street gang has been a blight on the Bromley-Heath Housing project for decades, but a large scale raid in 2024, has decimated the gang. The gang's members were deadly, but not very smart. During one f...

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March 3, 2025

Karen Read 2025-Will the motion to dismiss for Extraordinary Governme…

Send us a text How much weight will Judge Cannone give the new motion to dismiss for Extraordinary Government Misconduct? Will she dismiss the case? Probably not, but there will have to be some penalty. The motion is heavily ...

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Feb. 24, 2025

(Replay) Kimberly Rae Harbor 1990- On Halloween night Kim, was fatall…

Send us a text Kimberly had a host of issues, crack cocaine chief among them. She was trying to get her life in order, so her seven year old child could have a future. She was walking with a friend Halloween night, when a pac...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Karen Read Update- February 2025 Three things you'd have to believe t…

Send us a text Three things you'd have to believe to find Karen Read guilty of murder! Have you ever wondered how in excess of 8 people, drove directly past the spot where the Commonwealth said John O'Keefe was lying in the s...

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Recent Blog Posts

June 17, 2021

Ugh! Rod Matthews had that 4th parole hearing

A huge thank you to J. Fitz for this heads up, here is a Boston Globe link on this mope's parole. This solid citizen bashed his friend's head in with a baseball bat, because he wanted to know what it was like to kill someone, do you want to get in a…

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Reviews

5 stars

"Started listening every am on my way to work. Great podcast, can’t wait for the next one"

ErinM11 | July 24, 2020

Boston Confidential!!

"Southie Native here!!! I miss the accent and have listened to every episode so far. Great job Barry! You have really done your research on each episode and thank you for doing this!!!"

Nick from Southie | Sept. 9, 2020

Excellent podcast

"Especially enjoy the multi-part episodes about Whitey, FBI, Winter Hill. More content on police corruption, State Police, Karen Read type reviews would be well timed and enjoyable."

Marcovonmarco | Jan. 31, 2024

A Southie Raconteur

"Barry’s storytelling style keeps the listener engaged and feels natural. Like many true Bostonians, he is honest, fair, quick witted, and modest! Barry’s smooth intonation and unique phrasing remind…"

judesusie | Jan. 30, 2024

Best in Beantown

"I am so happy I came across this podcast. I love all the current cases mixed in with the mob/fbi.. which I would love a full show/ deep dive on the ladder! Barry sounds like a young version of my gra…"

mommyandbell | Feb. 24, 2024

Top-notch Local Coverage

"I live on the North Shore and wanted to follow the Karen Read case. This is superb, well-informed, authentic local coverage. The narrator is professional and well-qualified to cover the case. 13th …"

FloraSara | June 26, 2024