Our Little Secret
The True Story of a Teenage Killer and the Silence of a Small New England Town
What's it about
Could a seemingly perfect small town hide a dark secret for nearly two decades? Discover the shocking true story of a popular high school athlete who confessed to a brutal murder, only to have the entire community—and the justice system—help cover it up. This summary unpacks the chilling case of Daniel Paquette, revealing how a culture of silence, misplaced loyalty, and systemic failure allowed a killer to walk free. You'll learn the psychological tactics and social pressures that kept witnesses quiet and explore the devastating long-term impact on a town forever changed by one little secret.
Meet the author
Kevin Flynn and Rebecca Lavoie are award-winning journalists and creators of the acclaimed podcast Crime Writers On..., renowned for their deep expertise in true crime reporting. Their decades of experience covering New Hampshire's most complex cases gave them unparalleled access and insight into the community shaken by the events in Our Little Secret. This unique background as local reporters and nationally recognized crime commentators allowed them to uncover the difficult truths others missed, telling the definitive story with both authority and empathy.
The Script
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