Serial

The Idiot - Chapter 4

March 26, 2026·1h 2mnarrativetrue crime
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This episode of 'The Idiot' explores the complex psychological and familial dynamics behind Alan Gesson, the narrator M. Gessen’s cousin, who was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to hire someone to kill his ex-wife, Priscilla. The story delves into Alan’s troubled

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Guest

M

M. Gessen

narrative on Serial

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Alan GessonM. GessenLenaPriscillaJudge CurleyODaniel P.M.Julie SnyderIra GlassSarah Koenig

Topics

Criminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismTrue Crime

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