Teachers Talk Crime

In this episode, we dive into the shocking case of Landon Durham, a 16-year-old from Munford, Alabama, who committed a triple homicide, taking the lives of his mother and twin brothers in 2020. This chilling story not only rattled a small community but also left many grappling with unanswered questions about motive and justice. Join us as we unpack the details of this gruesome crime, Landon’s unse...

In this episode of Teachers Talk Crime, we delve into the heartbreaking story of a 15-year-old boy charged with the murder of his parents and three younger siblings in Fall City, Washington. This tragic case shocked the nation, and as educators, we explore the implications of academic struggles and mental health issues that may have contributed to this devastating event. Check out our socials for...

In this episode of Teacher Talk Crime, we dive into the chilling story of the Lords of Chaos, a teenage gang that terrorized Fort Myers, Florida, in the 1990s. Led by the manipulative Kevin Foster, the group spiraled from petty crimes to shocking violence, culminating in the tragic murder of band teacher Mark Schies. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR N...

This week, we’re bringing you the latest on two true crime cases we covered in the past—and trust us, these updates are wild. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime  Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @kbdosier Our Personal TikTok Accounts: @brantyyy_ and @southern.math.teacher Email Us your teacher stor...

Welcome back to Teachers Who Talk Crime! We’re so excited to be back with all of you and ready to share updates, laughs, and some behind-the-scenes stories from our lives as teachers and new moms. In this episode, we’re diving into everything from back-to-school craziness and the daily juggle of being new moms, to the creative and (sometimes wild) ways we keep our students engaged. Grab your coffe...

Colton Harris-Moore, known as the "Barefoot Bandit," became infamous in the late 2000s for a crime spree across the Pacific Northwest before he even turned 18. Stealing cars, boats, and planes—despite no formal flight training—he often evaded capture while barefoot, gaining media attention and public fascination. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT...

Dive into the lighter side of Teachers Talk Crime with this special blooper episode! It’s all about the flubs, laughter, and those "oh-no" moments that happen when we’re trying to sound smart about crime. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh with us!

We have an update on the Trinity Poague case we recently shared with you all. We also took the time to answer some questions you asked on our Instagram. Thank you for those questions and we would love to do more mini episodes like this again.  Reminder of the Trinity Poague Case: She was an 18-year-old former Georgia pageant queen that was arrested for the murder of 18-month-old Jaxton Drew. The c...

Today’s episode begins at 16:50, so if our banter and chatting isn’t your thing and you want to get right into it we totally understand. Enjoy the case.  Sydney Powell was convicted of murdering her mother, Brenda Powell. Sydney stabbed her mother repeatedly and hit her with an iron skillet after her mother discovered she had failed out of college. Sydney was sentenced to life in prison. Listen fo...

Today’s crime starts at 18:48, and yes we know that we chatted, but sometimes we just get so into our conversations that we get carried away. Thanks for loving us through our chats.  In a tragic case, 18-year-old former Georgia pageant queen Trinity Poague was arrested for the murder of 18-month-old Jaxton Drew. The child, who suffered blunt force trauma, died after being admitted to Phoebe Sumter...

Today Ashleigh brings us a unique story, never told in third person from the killer themselves. This was a tale that must be heard and had me (Brooke) on the edge of my seat the whole time. Be prepared for some sinister behavior and mind altering confusion. As always we love hearing from you! Drop your thoughts about today’s creepy pasta story in the comments below. What were your thoughts? Don't...

In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into the ongoing debate about teachers and their time off. They explore the way it is currently done and how it possibly should be done. Should teachers get PTO or should they have to continue choosing sick vs. personal? Should mental health days be a third category added to the mix? Whether you agree or disagree, let's t...

A live show? What? Who are we?  Welp, Teach Your Heart Out reached out to us and asked us to be a part of their summer conference in Tampa, Florida. We obviously couldn’t resist, so we packed our bags and we headed to Tampa. This was our first ever live show with over 150 people in attendance. Our audience was so engaged and participated in our discussion surrounding this case and our role as teac...

Welcome to our teacher story segment, where we tell your stories from inside the classroom. We are always looking for funny, weird, and even the disturbing stories you can bring to the table. Don't forget to send your story to our email linked below. We will resume true crime, teacher chats, and our new creepy pastas next week. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO B...

Today’s episode begins at 18:48, so if our banter and chatting isn’t your thing and you want to get right into it we totally understand. Enjoy the case.  On April 1, 2023, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, 12-year-old Kain Heinland was with friends Nolan Grove, 13, and Miles Belleman. Nolan had his father’s loaded pistol, which he displayed and played with throughout the day, while Miles had a BB gun. La...

In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into restorative practices from the teacher's perspective. They explore how restorative practices are supposed to prioritize repairing harm, resolving conflicts, and building relationships within communities. This approach emphasizes empathy, communication, and accountability rather than punishment if done correctly. Whet...

In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into Teacher Appreciation Week and we just want EVERY SINGLE teacher out there to know you are APPRECIATED. Should administration and districts do more? Do they do enough? What is the real appreciation for teachers?  Sources: Yours Truly - Brooke and Ashleigh Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVI...

Today’s episode starts at 18:00. As always we are chatting in the beginning and we hope you listen along and chat back with us.  Trigger Warning: This case does involve a school shooting and we want to make sure our listeners know this before proceeding. If this is not your type of case we totally understand and we hope you come back next week.  In 1978 school shootings were unheard of. They didn’...

Today’s episode starts at 26:00. Today we are back with a regularly scheduled case, a true crime case, brought by your truly, Ashleigh Brant.   TikTok is always providing us with new and interesting cases and today is no different. Kalecia Williams was supposed to be at a chaperoned sleep over when she was fatally shot by a minor, Kerie Brown. It is unknown as to why Kalecia was at a hotel instead...

Welcome to our teacher story segment, where we tell your stories from inside the classroom. We are always looking for funny, weird, and even the disturbing stories you can bring to the table. Don't forget to send your story to our email linked below. We will resume true crime, teacher chats, and our new creepy pastas next week. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO B...

In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into the complexities of state testing from the teacher's perspective. They explore the varying procedures between states, discuss the real-life implications of testing on students, and share their personal stances on opting out. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or just interested in the educational system, this episode...

Jordan Klee, high school senior, star athlete, scholar, son and friend was murdered in cold blood over his minor possessions in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2016. The Ann Arbor News reports that all three teens were each sentenced to 15-40 years in prison in Washtenaw County Trial Court. Two of the three spoke to the grieving family, while the other laughed and smirked in court, bringing the judge to a...

We are back and we have new content, old content and all in between. Join us today for a spine-tingling journey through the world of eerie classrooms and humorous horror stories, much like when you were a kid. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode filled with ghost stories, cultural comedy, and some unexpected classroom scares.  Featured in This Episode: A thrilling new creepy pasta story about...

Today’s episode starts at 26:40 and we hope you all have been enjoying our rants lately. As you can see we are struggling out here in these streets, but today we are back with a regularly scheduled case, a case we have seen many times before here on Teachers Talk Crime.  On October 2, 2017, Aaron Friar and his 15 year old daughter were missing. Aaron’s girlfriend called 911 and the investigation g...