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Tiffany Valiante Podcast Production

Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante is an original production of Wavland and StreetSmartAudio, showcasing the captivating behind the scenes production of a true crime podcast that dives deep into the tragic story of Tiffany Valiante.


Wavland is the award-winning company behind hugely-popular podcasts such as Three, The High Roller Heist, Drowning Creek, and Noble.


StreetSmartAudio, the audio division of StreetSmartVideo, is known for their impressive podcast production team responsible for hit projects like the Showtime series 3AM, the Fox documentary about legendary baseball pitcher Tom Seaver, and the critically-acclaimed Wild Card: Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth for HBO.


This true crime podcast, Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante, was reported, produced, and narrated by Marie McGovern, with writing and production by Martin Dunn, and editing by Jason Hoch. Executive producers include Jason Hoch, Martin Dunn, and Marie McGovern.

Red-themed album cover for 'Cruel Summer' by Tiffany Valiante.

Special Thanks

The Valiante Family

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

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We are grateful to the Valiante family and friends, especially to Tiffany's father and mother, Stephen and Dianne, for their patience and candor in sharing their daughter's story with our podcast production team. Their perseverance and courage are truly inspirational and provide invaluable insights for our true crime podcast, the Cruel Summer Podcast, as we go behind the scenes of Tiffany Valiante's journey.

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

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Paul D'Amato has worked tirelessly on this case for more than 10 years, unwavering in his belief that the truth about the night of July 12, 2015, will be told. We are grateful for all his help, along with that of his law firm, including Alexa D'Amato Berrera and Steve Van Natten, as we prepare for the potential behind the scenes production of the Cruel Summer Podcast. Their support has been invaluable to our podcast production team as we delve into the Tiffany Valiante case for our true crime podcast.

Stephan Rosenfeld, Identity Advisors

Paul D'Amato and the D'Amato Law Firm

Stephan Rosenfeld, Identity Advisors

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Stephan Rosenfeld has been invaluable in guiding us through the rumors, innuendo, and speculation in print and online. His media expertise has been instrumental in helping our podcast production team determine what information might prove helpful. He has played a crucial role in keeping the story of Tiffany Valiante in the public eye, especially as we explore it in our Cruel Summer Podcast, a true crime podcast that delves deep into her case.

Cornerstone Discovery

Stephan Rosenfeld, Identity Advisors

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Managing Director Jason Silva and his impressive podcast production team at Cornerstone Discovery played a crucial role behind the scenes in the Cruel Summer Podcast. They leveraged their formidable skills to unlock the content in Tiffany Valiante's cell phone, leading to significant breakthroughs in this true crime podcast case.

We would also like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance of private investigators Chuck Atkinson and Jim Brennenstuhl, whose expertise in law enforcement processes and protocols was crucial during the production of our true crime podcast, Cruel Summer Podcast, amidst official silence. Additionally, Dr. Wayne Ross, a forensic pathologist, contributed significantly to the podcast production team, sharing his deep knowledge and explaining complex issues in an easily understandable manner, helping to highlight the behind the scenes production efforts.

Helpline information

In the Cruel Summer Podcast series, there are many references to suicide that the podcast production team handles with sensitivity. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit www.988lifeline.org for support. Remember, behind the scenes production also focuses on raising awareness around these crucial topics, particularly in the context of true crime stories like that of Tiffany Valiante.


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