The Murder of Jon Pownall (Maine)

Dark Downeast

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Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.7 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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MAINE, 1973: Just months into production of a new and exciting project, film director Jon Pownall was found dead at his Monument Square office in Portland, Maine. Why would anyone want to kill him? As the investigation into his murder began, a motive for his death emerged, but the question of who was behind it all is one that still hasn’t been answered with a conviction 50 years later.

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0:00.0	Hey Dark Down Easters, it's Kylie.
0:03.0	Before I share this week's story with you, I have an important announcement.
0:08.0	On October 1st, 2023, Dark Down East is going dark. This will be the last episode of Dark Down East this year.
0:17.0	But I'm saying this with a smile on my face because this isn't an ending. Far from it. In fact, this is just the beginning of something big.
0:28.1	I can't give you all the details at the moment, but starting next year, Dark Down East is partnering with one of the biggest
0:36.7	media companies in the podcast world. So, with this new partnership on the horizon,
0:42.8	Dark Down East will take a hiatus,
0:44.8	starting in October through the new year.
0:47.5	When the show returns, you can expect
0:49.8	more of the main and New England stories
0:51.7	Dark Down East is known for, and an even bigger platform that will reach
0:56.1	more ears and bring more attention to the important cases I cover for families still waiting
1:01.6	for justice and dancers.
1:03.0	Absolutely none of this could be possible without the support that you have given me.
1:08.0	When I started this show nearly four years ago from my tiny closet studio in Maine, I couldn't imagine being
1:14.8	where we are today and all that's to come. I have goosebumps sharing this news
1:19.7	with you right now and I hope you'll share in my excitement. Get ready. This next
1:24.6	adventure is going to be incredible and I can't wait to return to you in
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1:39.0	Just in case I decide to share some updates along the way.
1:45.0	So with that, let the countdown begin.
1:49.1	I'm Kylie Lowe and this is Dark Down East.
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