The Cascade Effect

Season 2 // Episode 2 Episode two of this season addresses the cliffhanger from last episode. From there, more of Katherine's unexpected story is told, most of which occurred during her voluntary testimony at the Cascade County Sheriff's Office. This show is brought to you by Recover Centers of Montana, the best 5-star treatment facility in the state. Learn more at www.recoverycentersofmon...

Season 2 // Episode 1 After an impactful season one, The Cascade Effect returns to expose more rights violations that had catastrophic consequences for the victims. Stay tuned as the show weaves its way through three stories and demonstrates why individual and natural rights important to protect. Episode one sets up the season, giving background on one of the primary characters, showing how she be...

After a successful first season, the team is back to investigate more corruption and negligence in Cascade County law enforcement. This season will feature three separate stories that are inextricably intertwined. One woman fled the state, one man is in prison for life, and a young woman is on trial for homicide. Come back when the season begins to learn how the sheriff's department contribute...

Season 1 // Episode 6 of The Cascade Effect Visit our website to learn more and help out. In the final episode of this season (for the time being) light is shed on the most recent developments in the case. A plan is also laid out to inform the audience of where the show will go from here considering the substantial viewership and support from the community. This season follows the investigation in...

Season 1 // Episode 5 of The Cascade Effect A name has been brought up repeatedly throughout this season. That name is Pam Polejewski. This episode highlights the history leading up to the shooting on February 23, 2024, and focuses on the good that Mike and Pam were trying to put into the world. During our research, we found some old interviews with Pam, Mike, and a few others. If you'd like to ch...

Season 1 // Episode 4 of The Cascade Effect We've come to a pivotal moment in the case of Mike Hanson. During this episode Bart Crabtree, along with a few others, will delve into the process by which justice could be served... or at least the case revisited in an official capacity. This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the Cascade County Sheriff's O...

Episode three of The Cascade Effect takes a departure from the documentary-style show to take a deep dive into the "coroner's inquest." This procedure is implemented to determine whether or not a person was killed by criminal means. In the case of Mike Hanson, they found no such means... however we will demonstrate that they were not operating with the correct information. Directed & Edited by...

Consider this episode a character witness in Mike Hanson's case. Many of his family members appear on the show to give their thoughts on his character as well as tell happy stories about him. More information is also given on the requirements of law enforcement officers and the idea of asserting your rights. This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the...

This is the first episode of the anthology series of The Cascade Effect. This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the Cascade County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Jacob Tri encountered Michael Hanson on February 23, 2024, an encounter that lasted 89 seconds and ended with Sergeant Tri shot in the shoulder, and Michael Hanson dead on the ground. This episo...

On February 23, 2024 Michael Hanson was fatally shot by Cascade County Sheriff's Office Detective Jacob Tri. The official investigation into these events inadequately served justice and therefore this show will attempt to remedy that. With many conflicts in testimonies and evidence, the actual events of the shooting seem to be contrary to the official narrative.   Join us as we conduct our own...

A true-crime anthology podcast investigating corruption and negligence of law enforcement in Cascade County, Montana, a county that is known for its heavy-handed police work as well as the incarceration and harassment of innocent civilians. Season One titled ”Trial By Fire” looks into the killing of Michael Hanson while he was tending to a friend’s property in the middle of winter.