Episodes
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The Dragonfly investigative team returns with a shocking update on Brett Cantor's cold case. Retired homicide detective Pat Tapia reveals fresh clues, a new potential suspect, and a tragic twist of fate that adds another compelling chapter to his mysterious murder. With each lead, the team edges closer to the truth—yet disturbing connections to other crimes suggest that what happened in 1993 could be part of a far larger story.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Some stories are so profound, so unimaginable, that they stay with us forever. The Unthinkable is the latest podcast from Casefile Presents, hosted by two of Australia's leading voices in true crime, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb. The series delves into tales of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary, often devastating events and emerged forever changed.
From survivors of traumatic events to victims of relentless stalking, and even those who’ve confronted some of Australia’s most notorious criminals, The Unthinkable explores the depths of human resilience.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join the Dragonfly team for a cold-case roundtable discussion led by music journalist and best-selling author Paul Stenning. They answer questions about their three-year quest to unravel the mystery surrounding Brett Cantor’s unsolved murder and what's next for the case.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-10-cold-case-roundtableHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We pay tribute to Brett Cantor, his late father Paul, and brother Cliff, who sadly passed away in 2014. We hear from those who knew Brett best, as they reflect on the lasting impact of his unsolved murder and the void it has left in their lives.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-9-we-live-to-rememberHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rose McGowan continues to seek justice for Brett Cantor and his family. After she has a chance meeting with LA Police Chief Bratton in 2006, he agrees to take another look at Brett’s case. New clues from the 1993 crime scene point to a potential person of interest, but are they a DNA match?
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-8-dna-investigationHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The LA nightclub world is often called a 'dirty, dirty business,' where power, money, and fame intertwine in the shadows. We uncover potential connections between Brett Cantor's murder and other infamous crimes committed by key players from the '90s Hollywood club scene.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-7-somebody-knows-somethingHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We go behind the scenes of the notorious O.J. Simpson trial. The case takes a surprising twist when O.J.’s defense team attempts to connect Brett Cantor’s unsolved murder to the double homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-6-oj-simpson-trialHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another devastating tragedy rocks Hollywood in the wake of Brett Cantor's murder, when actor River Phoenix dies of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room. We uncover a web of secrets, where key information may hold the answers to solving Brett's cold case.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-5-everyones-got-secretsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The music industry is shocked by the news of Brett Cantor's murder. Homicide Detective Rick Jackson takes charge of the investigation, following clues the killers left behind and considering potential suspects.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-4-homicide-investigationHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brett Cantor’s life is hitting all the right notes. He is an A&R executive for Chrysalis Music, co-owner of the nightclub Dragonfly, and dating actress Rose McGowan. But his life takes a tragic turn on July 30, 1993.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang,
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com/
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-3-freaks-of-the-industryHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Growing up surrounded by R&B legends, Brett Cantor was destined to follow in the footsteps of his father, who managed Dionne Warwick's career for 19 years. Brett quickly rises to become Hollywood's top underground club promoter, but his success attracts a few enemies along the way.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-2-soul-powerHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. Following the unexpected twists and turns of life in the fast lane, we uncover the unsolved murder of Dragonfly nightclub owner, Brett Cantor.
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Narration – Jacy Nova & Thom Dre
Producers - Jacy Nova, Pat Tapia, Thom Dre, Marc Cantor, and Georgie Rutherford
Audio Producer - Christopher Lang
Design – Paulina Szymanska
Official website - https://dragonflypodcast.com
For all credits and sources, please visit: https://dragonflypodcast.com/episode-1-welcome-to-the-jungleHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents.
We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. In this world, secrets trade hands like currency; among the most compelling is who murdered Brett Cantor.
The tragic death of Brett Cantor sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. At just 25, Cantor had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music Group and was instrumental in helping discover bands like Rage Against the Machine.
Brett was at the top of his game, dating actress Rose McGowan and signing on as a partner in a popular Hollywood nightclub called Dragonfly. However, on July 30, 1993, his life in the fast lane took a tragic turn, and the music executive was murdered in his West Hollywood apartment. Today, nearly 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.
Join us as we reveal the findings of our 3-year cold case investigation of Brett’s final days, murder, and haunting aftermath documented by his family and friends. This is one rock 'n' roll true crime story you will never forget.
Visit Dragonfly's website - https://dragonflypodcast.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
