Julian Dorey Podcast #353 - Brian Entin on Charlie Kirk Missing Roommate, Gabby Petito & Masked MONSTER
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Nov 7, 2025 Brian Entin, a Senior correspondent for NewsNation known for his in-depth true crime reporting, shares his journey from local news to covering high-profile cases like Gabby Petito's. He discusses the ethical dilemmas faced while reporting sensitive information and the importance of building trust with families in grief. The conversation also touches on the viral nature of true crime, misconceptions about investigative processes, and the launch of a new series aimed at spotlighting overlooked missing persons cases.
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Social Media Fans Complicate Coverage
- True-crime social media attracts well-meaning advocates and opportunistic actors at once.
- Entin coexisted with true-crime tourists while trying to avoid enabling harassment or misinformation.
Turn One Case Into Ongoing Coverage
- If coverage highlights one high-profile missing person, create a recurring series to focus on overlooked cases.
- Entin launched News Nation's 'Missing' series to cover minority and neglected missing-person cases weekly.
Dropping A Story To Chase Breaking News
- Entin interrupted a Santa Fe governor interview to rush to Utah when the Charlie Kirk shooting surfaced.
- He immediately booked a flight and arrived the same night to cover the developing story.