The Hand in the Window
- Episodes
- 8
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Dec 16, 2025
About the podcast
In rural Ohio, a kidnapped woman risks her life by calling 911 with her captor's phone. After she is rescued, investigators turn their attention to her kidnapper: a man named Shawn Grate. As detectives interview Grate, they realize that he may be behind the disappearances of multiple missing women in the area. Could they be face to face with a serial killer? A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, hosted by John Quiñones. New episodes Tuesdays. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.
Episodes 8
Bonus: 'Dana'
How did police figure out who "Dana" was? "The Hand in the Window" host John Quiñones sits down with "Start Here" host Brad Mielke to unpack the methods investigators used to discover her identity. Learn more …
Show notes
How did police figure out who "Dana" was? "The Hand in the Window" host John Quiñones sits down with "Start Here" host Brad Mielke to unpack the methods investigators used to discover her identity.
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Piece by Piece
Before a semblance of normality could return to the town of Ashland, all of Shawn Grate’s crimes would have to be uncovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'The Other Me'
There was the charming Shawn Grate — but a different version of him lurked just beneath the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Follow the Flies'
A detective gets Shawn Grate to admit to his brutal attacks on Jane Doe. But what about the other missing women? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Be On the Lookout'
A woman drives into Ashland to run some errands. She never returns home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Survivor
The town of Ashland, Ohio, is turned upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Covert Court
A 911 call becomes the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing "The Hand in the Window"
In rural Ohio, a kidnapped woman risks her life by calling 911 with her captor’s phone. This call would become the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes. Learn more about …
Show notes
In rural Ohio, a kidnapped woman risks her life by calling 911 with her captor’s phone. This call would become the first step in an investigation that would reveal sinister and shocking crimes.
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