Best Cassandra and Dianne Podcasts (2025)

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The Murder of Kaiya Campbell 51:09

19d ago51:09

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Send us a text As Summer approaches, families look forward to road trips and vacations, while children relish the freedom of unstructured days—exploring neighborhoods, breathing in fresh air, and experiencing the timeless rhythm of boredom. These moments are cherished, often reflecting the summers we once had. For 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, a spir…

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Enmeshed: The Staudte Murders 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Send us a text Our case begins with a narcissistic mother, a woman who begins to see her children as burdens instead of sources of love, as the relationship begins to warp with resentment and distance. What begins is a dynamic of manipulation slowly becomes full enmeshment—particularly with one daughter, who starts to mirror the same self-centered …

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Blood On Snow: The Wichita Massacre 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

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Send us a text Sometimes, the most terrifying crimes are the ones that seem to happen without reason — crimes where the victims and perpetrators have no connection, no shared history, and no clear motive. It’s the randomness that chills us to the core: the idea that danger can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. These are the stories that unsettl…

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The Delphi Murders Revisted 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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Send us a text We’re once again delving into a case that has haunted the small town of Delphi, Indiana—the horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, known as The Delphi Murders. When we first covered this case in 2021 (actually, our very first episode), it was a chilling mystery with very little known. Now, with new revelations, the …

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Betty Broderick: Heartbreak Murder 55:06

5M ago55:06

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Send us a text Falling in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences, a promise of devotion and sacred vows. Two individuals brought together with youthful passion, blossoming into comfort and stability, the hope that they will grow old together. In her youth, Elizabeth Broderick was the apple of Daniel’s eye and together, they planned to buil…

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You Be the Juror of The Menendez Brothers 1:24:12

6M ago1:24:12

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Send us a text "The moment is here. It's time to teach him. The world doesn’t have room for weakness, and it's my responsibility to make sure he understands that. I lift him up and place him on the counter, his small frame steady, curious. He’s my son, and it’s my job to shape him into a man—the man who will carry my name, my legacy. He looks up at…

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The Tale of Two Extremes: The Murder of Alan Berg 51:49

7M ago51:49

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Send us a text This is the story of the collision between two extremes. On one side, a man using free speech as his weapon and speaking truth as he saw it. On the other, a group fueled by a toxic ideology, so consumed by their hatred that they sought to silence him forever. This is a story that reveals the dangers of free expression in a society wh…

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The Miyazawa Family Murders 45:36

8M ago45:36

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Send us a text Home is supposed to be the safest place, a sanctuary where the chaos of the outside world is kept at bay. Yet, the chilling reality is that this is often an illusion. In the blink of an eye, the ordinary can transform into a nightmare. On the night of December 30th, 2000, a quiet, simple middle-class family experienced this fear and …

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My Bride: The Murder of Toni Henthorn 38:45

9M ago38:45

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Send us a text Imagine a grove of aspen trees, as the summer season fades, and the cooler weather shifts from vibrant greens to the delicate golds and reds of fall- a fleeting time. And like aspens, showing their beautiful golden leaves one day, are gone the next. Today’s story begins with a similar illusion of the changes in seasons, where a seemi…

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Dark Descent: The Case of Austin Harrouff 52:11

10M ago52:11

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Send us a text This case centers around a young man who was a good student and an athlete. Known as a good-hearted individual, perhaps a bit quirky, he had never found himself in trouble. Yet, the act he would commit would send shockwaves through his community and the world, an act of unimaginable horror. This once promising student suddenly found …

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Foolish Desire: The Murder of Desiree Sunford 41:18

11M ago41:18

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Send us a text Socrates once said, "From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate." We see this play over again and again as cases show those darkest desires in humanity. We will discuss a case that unfolds these forbidden passions, where obsession and envy intertwine and take a path where justice can no longer be seen with clarity. A love…

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Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and The Cult of Complicity 1:43:04

12M ago1:43:04

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Send us a text “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you. They are leading you into futility. They speak a vision of their own imagination, not from the mouth of the Lord......I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ How long will this continue in the hea…

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The Sentencing of Adam Montgomery 21:39

1y ago21:39

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Send us a text In this update, we revisit the haunting case of Harmony Montgomery, a story we delved into with great depth in our recent episode: The Murder of Harmony Montgomery (so if you haven’t listened to the episode, please do so before listening to this). The question that often lingers in our minds is: what propels individuals to act in the…

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Wretch: The Encrypted File 45:03

1y ago45:03

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Send us a text Go into the darkest corner of your house and most likely you will find a spider web. Whether abandoned or residing its present guest or victim, it can make us think of how similar they are to cases. Strings formed and connected into intricate designs and never-ending links... Some that we are never even aware of... Or just out of rea…

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The Inner Circle: Uncovering Cults 1:17:46

1y ago1:17:46

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Send us a text For a cult to form, it takes a balance; a symmetry of circumstances and encounters for cults to find their footing, drawing both followers and leaders into their circle. For the followers, it's like standing alone on the edge of a cliff, feeling the weight of loneliness until a welcoming hand reaches out, promising unity and acceptan…

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The Murder of Harmony Montgomery 56:36

1y ago56:36

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Send us a text *Trigger warning. Parts of this case will be extremely disturbing* Researching cases of child homicide is extremely challenging. In the world of true crime podcasting, these cases can be difficult to listen to, and we understand that some listeners may prefer not to. However, we advocate for the most vulnerable victims - children who…

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A Peculiar Case: The Unsolved Murder of Cassandra Rundle 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

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Send us a text OPEN. COLD. NO ANSWERS. There is something unsettling when you open a case file and the first thing our eyes go to is usually these two things: the date of the crime and the status. Seeing a case remain OPEN is one of the most difficult crimes to unfold. A story cannot always be told in a linear fashion from beginning to end but more…

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Unsacred Bond: The Murder of Robert Limon 1:02:22

1+ y ago1:02:22

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Send us a text Marriage is a sacred bond. It requires trust, mutual respect, teamwork and intimacy.... just to name a few. It’s never perfect and it can be hard at times. The story we are going to tell is about a couple who portrayed the image of the “perfect marriage”. They seemed to “have it all”. They were the “it” couple. However, behind closed…

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The Peacemakers: Rais Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

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Send us a text This is the story of two men. One man chose the path of light......the other man, chose the path of darkness. These two men should never have met. They did not run in the same circle, nor did they have similar backgrounds. The paths they chose were different. One fateful day, Rais Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman’s paths would cross, in a me…

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Lucy Letby: I Am Evil 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

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Send us a text There is a Latin expression, "Res Ipsa Loquitur" meaning ('the thing speaks for itself', or literally 'the thing itself speaks') and I can't help but see this being exactly what What Cries Out stands for. This expression is common in law where the facts make it self-evident that negligence or other responsibility lies within a party,…

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Stigmatized Properties 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Send us a text “Home is where the heart is”, we all heard the saying. It’s where you feel safe, secure and at peace. .... or at least it should be. But what goes on behind closed doors and within the walls of some homes.... can be horrific. The aftermath of brutal crimes is obvious.... lost lives, lasting trauma of family and friends and impacted c…

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Broken Bonds: The Murder of Jacob Henry Millison 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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Send us a text The most powerful bond in human relationships is that of family, especially between a mother and her child. A mother’s love is unconditional, selfless, unbreakable, always forgiving... and that love surpasses all things. But that is not the case in this story. This is a story of a most toxic family dynamic. One that was riddled with …

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A Tale of Two Cheerleaders 1:15:32

2y ago1:15:32

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Send us a text My son loves prisms. I remember when he was old enough to walk, he would take these stacks of prisms and place them by the windowsill and would watch the light reflect through them... Making these tiny rainbows. I was a new mom and remember loving to see the world from his point of view. Witnessing how one sees through another's eyes…

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The Unforgotten Victims of Robert B. Rhoades 1:18:03

2y ago1:18:03

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Send us a text It was the very early morning hours of April 1st, 1990, a semi-truck was parked alongside Interstate 10 in Casa Grande, AZ, with the hazard lights on. An Arizona state trooper noticed the rig, and something about it caught his attention. Did the driver need help? He cautiously approached the driver’s side....no one was there. He thou…

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Non Compos Mentis: Not of Sound Mind 1:17:01

2y ago1:17:01

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Send us a text The insanity defense has always been a topic for debate. In this episode, we are going to learn some facts about what insanity is and how our criminal justice system defines it. Pleading insanity is not as easy as you think. We will give some true case examples of defendants who used the defense, some successfully....and some not. A …

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You be the Juror of James Craig 1:12:14

2y ago1:12:14

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Send us a text "You're guilty until proven innocent. Perception is reality, that's the way that it is in this world...." For this case we are taking you off the beaten path and getting a little, raccoon-like? I don't know if it is because everywhere I read this case, it's ONE side. One perception being highlighted and the other one is almost comple…

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Recipe For A Serial Killer: The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway 1:20:52

2y ago1:20:52

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Send us a text *TRIGGER* This case involves the murder of a child. Listener discretion strongly advised. On October 5th, 2012, 10-year old Jessica Ridgeway left for school, only to never be seen alive again. It is a parent’s worst nightmare. What followed was an intensive investigation to find the little girl and the shocking events that led to her…

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Crimes of the Dark Web 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

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Send us a text *TRIGGER* This episode discusses crimes involving children. What comes to mind when you hear the term “The Dark Web”? We think of shadows, acts committed in secrecy…maybe even the stuff of nightmares. The Dark Web can be the stuff of nightmares, a place where even angels fear to tread. Afterall, “The true test of a man’s character is…

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No Coincidences: The Murder of Molly McLaren 56:50

2+ y ago56:50

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Send us a text Fearless... Determined... An Overcomer. Strong women don't have to be mascaraed as men, but our strength lies in who we are. Intuitive. Sacrificial. Vulnerable. All Beautiful. The case we are going to discuss isn't about the badass survivor who fought off her attacker and is now an advocate for women's safety... because even when a f…

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Francis Hall: Sudden Passion 47:37

2+ y ago47:37

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Send us a text Wishing our listeners, a Happy Valentine's Day and yes, sometimes you just need a love triangle for days like today. XOXO -What Cries Out In sickness and health, through richer or poorer...Through the good times and bad...Scorned love is a complicated messy affair... Used and abused wives who have reached their breaking point and mis…

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Carolyn Warmus: The Entanglement 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

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Send us a text When we think of marriage, the term "Tie-the-Knot" is a widely popular phrase. It comes from an ancient Celtic tradition of handfasting- Where the hands are bound together, a representation of the two becoming one... But what happens when these knots become tangles...? We all know infidelity invites many problems... The ending of mar…

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Into the Abyss: The Murder of Tim McLean 1:01:50

2+ y ago1:01:50

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Send us a text *Trigger* This episode discusses cannibalism. “Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster. And if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you”. When researching a true-crime podcast, we often think of this quote by philosopher Frederich Nietzsche. We do our best to not gaze for too long, but only glance. What cried…

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The Delphi Update: Bonus Content 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

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Send us a text Join Cassandra and Dianne in discussing the recent news of the arrest affidavit on the Delphi Murders: Abby and Libby. Our very first podcast episode featured this tragic case. Listen as we revisit the new information and the theories/possibilities that are still uncovered with this investigation and future trial! Justice for Abby an…

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Snow Fell on The Lake- The Murder of Hallie Brooks Latham 51:41

2+ y ago51:41

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Send us a text “The lake never gives up its dead”. It’s a belief among the indigenous people of the Northwest describing a particular lake...But what if the lake desired to reveal its secret, that an act of evil went against its nature? It started in the cold of December and made its way into deep, dark waters…mimicking dark secrets in the human so…

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Future Cases: Idaho College Murders, Club-Q and More... 16:45

2+ y ago16:45

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Send us a text Take a peek into cases What Cries Out is keeping an eye on and what we have planned for our listeners next year... Our hearts go out to the recent shootings this November and despite many cases always being solved, we know there are many more in need of attention. Do you have a case you would like us to discuss? Email us at whatcries…

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The Bennett Murders and a Sole Survivor 1:04:31

2+ y ago1:04:31

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Send us a text Imagine you experiencing something so horrendous, so unfathomable that your life becomes like shattered pieces...Just as ink blots paper, our brain blocks memories... a last attempt at self-preservation... as survival...Being the sole survivor can be a testament to that determination or even be seen as good fortune... We wish. The re…

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The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy and Menacing Mirrors 49:28

2+ y ago49:28

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Send us a text Welcome to our Halloween Bonus Episode! Candyman was the feared urban legend that would come to life. By saying his name five times, while looking in the mirror, you could summon him. But why would you want to? He is a most vengeful and diabolical spirit that will appear to you with a large hook in place of what was once his hand. Wh…

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The Murder of Meredith Chapman 1:36:14

2+ y ago1:36:14

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Send us a text There is a quote I came across with researching this episode, by the literary scholar, A.C. Bradley: “The calamities and catastrophe follow inevitably from the deeds of men and the main source of these deeds is character”. The characters in this case are Mark & Jennair Gerardot, who appeared to have a happy marriage…. until Mark met …

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What Cries Out Trailer 0:55

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Send us a text Thank you to our amazing listeners and being there as we continue to grow! We are continually blown away and hope you enjoy our version of a True Crime Podcast. Hope you enjoy the trailer. -What Cries Out Support the show Don't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us! Follow our Instagram: What Cries Out Please Consider Support…

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Femicide: The Murder of Nayera Ashraf 1:06:00

3y ago1:06:00

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Send us a text Every single human on the face of the Earth understands this simple word: NO. It is heard so often that it is one of the first words a young toddler will speak because of its commonality. This word "no" has power... it incites obedience...is a rebuff and has a 180-degree impact. We pray for guidance and clear paths set for us so that…

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A Broken System: The Death of Victoria Rose Smith 1:26:24

3y ago1:26:24

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Send us a text TRIGGER: This episode discusses child abuse and murder. There is a strong need for these kids to have a “forever home”. It takes a special type of person to be adoptive and foster parents. They are “godsends”. The good ones, that is. Our case today is not obviously about the good ones, but is about people who did not love, protect, o…

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The Aurora Theatre Shooting: Ten Years Later 1:03:46

3y ago1:03:46

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Send us a text There are few people who have a single day that marks a division of their life. Something that separates everything we once knew into a life that seems so far away but can feel as if it only happened yesterday. Some move on without delay, carrying on with a newfound hope and love for life while others may experience debilitating anxi…

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The Motives of Mass Killers 1:16:39

3y ago1:16:39

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Send us a text Listen as we take a deep dive into seven definable motivations of Mass Killers and the events that took place surrounding each location. We discuss the possible warning signs, societal issues and controversial debates with the endless conversation of mass murder events. With the recent mass shooting events, we ask the question...why?…

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Update on Uvalde Tragedy: Robb Elementary 5:30

3y ago5:30

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Send us a text We wanted to give an update of the Uvalde Tragedy and all the facts surrounding Robb Elementary. This bonus episode was done out of all the young lives stolen and taken too soon and we felt it was necessary to highlight Mass Shootings this month and with the hopes of bringing forth change. WE WILL NOT FORGET Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, 10 J…

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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Jon and Dylan Eason 1:25:22

3y ago1:25:22

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Send us a text There is no stronger bond than that of a parent and a child. As parents, we want our children to do well; to become independent, successful and well-rounded human beings. But, sometimes, our children do not become what we envisioned or what we hoped for. We have heard stories when a parent discovered their child was responsible for a…

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I Don't Want Another Owie: The Murder of Olivia Gant 1:18:23

3y ago1:18:23

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Send us a text *Trigger Warning* The Death Of A Child We hear the heartbreaking stories of children who suffer from diseases, cancers, and other chronic illnesses and the idea of feeling so helpless and if we could, we would take on their disease and their pain. Olivia Gant was that child in pain, and it took her life at only seven short years. Oli…

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The Murder of Gannon Stauch 1:36:33

3y ago1:36:33

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Send us a text *Trigger* The Death of a Child What is trust? It is putting your faith in someone or something that is good and honest, safe and reliable so that no harm comes to you or your loved ones. That trust was broken in one of the most horrific ways on January 27th, 2020. 11-year-old Gannon Stauch was brutally murdered by his stepmother, Let…

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The Opioid Epidemic 1:56:15

3y ago1:56:15

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Send us a text It's time we take our attention to an epidemic that is one of the longest epidemics in history. Effecting all ages, backgrounds and cultures... and it's in our own communities. We are tackling another non-murder series with this episode: The Opioid Epidemic where we will discuss the role of Big Pharma, the history and the radical ide…

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Sampoong Department Store Collapse 1:14:37

3+ y ago1:14:37

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Send us a text Have you ever gone into a building or a high-rise and wonder if it is structurally safe? We go into office buildings, stores and even our homes and we don’t think about it. But why should we? We have rules, codes and regulations in place to ensure our safety, and we expect those to implemented with the utmost care. That’s not what ha…

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Clara Harris: Sudden Passion 1:02:13

3+ y ago1:02:13

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Send us a text An adultery, a provocation, a sudden passion ... There are many different reasons why people commit homicide... greed, lust and jealousy are a few primary motivators. But what if you felt you were provoked to kill? Not out of self-defense but what is called “sudden passion”. We are covering a case of a seemingly loving successful pow…

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