Domino Effect of Murder

Acquiring PTSD from serving in a combat zone surprises no one. Master Sergeant Jayson Miller has seen more than his share of violent death and now carries the disruptive aftershocks within him. Please join us to discover how the domino effect of murder impacts our men and women in uniform, as we delve deeper into PTSD- and the inherent challenge this brings when reentering civilian life. Please vi...

Detective John Toppenberg worked major crimes for many years in Colorado. The last eleven focused on homicide. How has his work impacted him? What are his views of the relatives of homicide victims? What does he have to say about district attorneys, the disappointing statistics on resolving cold cases, unsolved crimes and victim impact statements? Please visit my webpage at https://www.jancantyphd...

When Charlene Flynn was only 4 she tried to awaken her 12-year-old brother, Patrick. Much to her shock, she discovered he was deceased. Her mother was later convicted. Charlene's life went into a tailspin. She was placed in different foster care homes, group homes, and psychiatric hospitals prior to living with relatives. But Charlene was determined to overcome her past and live up to her potentia...

Dr. Melton had "hit the sweet spot" in her marriage to Sonny. They were building a home together and thoroughly enjoyed country music. Listen as she describes the evening of October 1, 2017 when they attended the Route 91 festival along with 22,000 others. It would end like no other concert in the United States and claim the life of her husband and best friend. For information about my books and o...

Anissa Perry learned, at the funeral of her spouse, that two pregnant mourners at the ceremony were her newly deceased husband's girlfriends. Anissa not only lost her spouse, but her vision of him. Moreover, she was the last to know... She experienced "conflicted grief." This is a common but unspoken condition where the mourner has some relief alongside grief. Please visit my webpage at https://ww...

Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) are no stranger to homicides. This and other crimes take their toll on those who aid us in our time of need. The stress can be overwhelming, especially when the LEO has other pressures and a lack of supervisory support. Nick Ruggerio explains the origins of his mission to change this. Please visit my webpage at https://www.jancantyphd.com

Tara Myers lost her brother and sister to separate homicides in Sells, Arizona. She and her loved ones have been marginalized in life and her siblings have been marginalized in death. Here she describes her uphill battle with turning away from alcohol and finding some relief from her grief. Much too little is published about the high and disproportionate victimization of Indigenous people in North...

Kay Wilson was hiking in the forest in Jerusalem with her hiking partner, Christine. They were attacked by two machete-wielding terrorists. Kay was left for dead. Her friend was murdered before Kay's eyes. How did she even crawl to safety? How did she physicallyl survive? How did she spiritually survive? How did she become an advocate and peacemaker? Please listen in to this remarkable woman's sur...

Ever wonder what demands were placed on staff servicing the Pulse Nightclub when the mass casualty occurred? What about the homicide survivors who poured in following the news (many of whom did not speak English?) Listen in as Roxy explains this from the view from the inside. Please visit my webpage at https://www.jancantyphd.com

Joel Morales found himself in a tsunami of pressing needs while serving as the Director of Pulse Nightclub the night the massacre struck. Listen as he describes his journey into fulfilling that role, as well as the demands placed on him once the news broke. Please visit my webpage at https://www.jancantyphd.com

Mark Bando received the heart-wrenching news that his son, Christopher "Drew" Leinonen was fatally shot ten times at the Pulse Nightclub. Fatigue and sadness are evident in his voice even now - years later.

The Pulse Nightclub tragedy of June 12, 2016... No doubt you remember it. Orlando Florida was the epicenter of a terrible mass casualty that left a scar in the SoDo community, many broken hearts, and stories of bravery in its wake. This episode, Part One, offers a timeline of events. Part Two will be a discussion with the director of The Center LGBTQ+. Part Three will be an interview with a worker...

What were the common themes contained in various interviews over 2020? What were the pearls of wisdom offered by our guests? To round out Season One let us look back through time and cherry-pick some important points. (The next episode will be in January and will kick off with a mini-series on the Pulse Nightclub Massacre.) Please visit my webpage at https://www.jancantyphd.com

Detective Cloyd Steiger not only made resolving homicides his career - but he made it his mission in life. Listen as Detective Steiger of the Seattle Homicide Division describes his work and the importance that survivors place in his mind. For information about my books and other information please visit my website: https://www.jancantyphd.com/

What are some essentials for a family to know when they enter the court to get justice for the murder of their loved one? What is the role of a victim advocate? Are the terms "plea bargain" and "nolo contendere" familiar? Why do so many DA's opt for a plea bargain? What is the role of the homicide survivor in court? Listen as Kenya Tyson, a criminal attorney, clears up these and other questions. P...

Listen as Dan Yearick describes his devoted and careful efforts to assist homicide survivor Ryan Hadley heal from the brutal murder of Ryan's parents at the hands of his younger brother who celebrated his bloodshed with a two-day party while his deceased parents were nearby. Ryan and Dan collaborated on their book "A Thousand Fireflies: Living in the Aftermath of My Parents' Murders." Ryan is the...

How will the murderous actions of your relative impact you? The generation after you? Would you rather be a homicide survivor or the relative of someone who committed homicide? To find out, listen to the portrayals of Adam Lanza (Sandy Hook), Lois Robinson, Danyall White, Nader Hassan (Ft. Hood) and Kerri Rawson (BTK serial murderer) recount the fallout on them when their family member did the uns...

When we think about those who grieve a violent death, family members come to mind. But, what about first responders? This episode illustrates why some "calls" haunt the rescuer for decades. Listen in as retired EMT Bob Waters recalls a fateful highway crash with host Jan Canty and his gallant but thwarted efforts to save a surviving parent of two small boys.

Sarama Keum-Sun, a young and talented writer speaks from her heart about how the unexpected and grisly murder of her sister and mother changed her thinking forever.

When gregarious, 19-year-old Chad set off from his rural home in the Pacific Northwest to find his future in Phoenix no one could have predicted the deadly outcome. Missing for two weeks, his family was determined to find him. Hear his sister's painful recollection of Chad's senseless murder on the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, how she carries the loss in her heart and her feelings about the im...

Amy Oneill did not know she and fellow athletes were running toward bombs as they approached the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Three innocent lives were lost. This episode bears witness to the impact of mass homicide in places once considered sanctuaries.

Imagine being a thousand miles away from your little grandson when you learn of his murder by a man he barely knew, then having to relay this to your son (his father) followed by an acquaintance asking why you didn't stop it. Kristen Bell allows us to accompany her on a grievous journey she never imagined taking - nor having the strength to endure - and how the State of Utah failed Christopher.

In this second half of the discussion, thanatologist Juliet Ruiz talks candidly about how working with the subject of death impacts her own views of mourning, how to approach the family member who is closed down, what it might mean when someone won't stop talking about a death, something called "meaning making," integrated grief, the special loss of a sibling, how grieving can be seen as a gift be...

We are broadening the discussion in the next two episodes to learn how death and dying are seen from the perspective of a thanatologist (a grief expert). In the first half of the discussion Juliet Ruiz focuses on the field of thanatology, Kubler-Ross's model of death and dying, William Warden's work on the four tasks of grieving, the big disconnect between society and the griever, the special need...

Guest, author and activist Nancy Hartwell, whose German friend was kidnapped by sex traffickers over 40 years ago, describes her grief and how she channeled it to tirelessly educate the public about this growing, worldwide threat. Three separate cases of parents who lost children to sex traffickers are reviewed, as well as how they coped with the death of their daughters. The corresponding show no...