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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
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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People
Alan GessonM. GessenLenaPriscillaJudge CurleyODaniel P.M.Julie SnyderIra GlassSarah Koenig
Topics
Criminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismTrue Crime
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