Overview of The Devil’s Quarry II: Preview
The Devil’s Quarry II previews a true-crime investigation centered on the disappearance of Robin Murphy in Putnam County, New York, and its possible connection to the earlier murder of 12-year-old Josette Wright. The episode sets up a dark, atmospheric cold-case story involving police searches, alleged paranormal clues, wrongful conviction, and the hunt for a suspected predator dubbed by locals as the “devil of Putnam County.”
Key Storylines
The Nichols Pond search
- The preview opens with a dramatic 1997 winter search at Nichols Pond, where divers look for Robin Murphy’s body after a psychic-like vision from Penny Osborne.
- Robin had been missing for more than two years, and her parents and investigators are still hoping for answers.
Anthony DePippo’s involvement
- Anthony DePippo, introduced in Season 1, returns as a central figure.
- After serving time for the wrongful conviction in the murder of Josette Wright, Anthony became deeply invested in Robin Murphy’s case.
- He believes the same person may be responsible for both girls’ cases.
The investigation expands
- Anthony shares Robin’s 3,000-page case file with the show’s team.
- The team says it will examine the case closely, focusing on police actions, overlooked leads, and the details that may point to the truth.
- The preview emphasizes that the answers may be hidden in the “details.”
Main People Mentioned
- Robin Murphy — missing girl whose case drives the season
- Josette Wright — younger victim whose murder is tied to Anthony’s wrongful conviction
- Anthony DePippo — exoneree, legal self-learner, and key investigator in the story
- Penny Osborne — the woman whose vision reportedly led police to search Nichols Pond
- Paul Solotaroff — narrator/host introducing Season 2
Themes and Tone
- Cold-case investigation
- Wrongful conviction and justice
- Possible serial offender in Putnam County
- Skepticism vs. paranormal claims
- Atmospheric, ominous storytelling
Content Warning
- The episode includes sensitive and potentially distressing material, including sexual assault and abuse involving children.
- Listener discretion is strongly advised.
What This Preview Sets Up
- A deeper look into whether Robin Murphy and Josette Wright were victims of the same killer
- A re-examination of police work in Carmel and surrounding areas
- A season built around digging through old files, discarded leads, and unresolved trauma
- A narrative framed as both a true-crime investigation and a hunt for a hidden pattern behind multiple disappearances and murders