Stop the Killing

S3E7 Russian School Shooting  Izhevsk 26 September 2022 And just to prove the heinous point that school shootings are not only a US problem…… in this episode we uncover what is known about the recent Russian school shooting in Izhevsk that left 17 people dead and 24 people wounded on the 26th of September, 2022. We often think of this frightening concern about mass killings and we say, “Oh, this i...

GOD & GUNS When you think about remodeling a church or place of worship, the first thing that probably comes to mind is designing a welcoming space. But in the wake of recent mass shootings, many places of worship are looking for ways to improve security and protect their congregations. There are a variety of steps that can be taken to make a church or any place of worship more secure, and it is i...

*Corrections corner - this was supposed to be the first episode of Season 3 but we had so much content we needed to jiggle it around so apologies for any confusion.* S3E6  PULSE NIGHT...MARE What happens when a nightclub turns into a nightmare. A packed dance floor, alcohol flowing and of course music pulsating so loud it masks the sound of the initial gunshots.  It really is the perfect storm. Wo...

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Shooter sentencing On October 17 2022, a Florida judge sentenced the Parkland school shooter to life in prison without parole. It’s been nearly five years since the shooting that killed 17 people and injured 17 others on Valentine’s Day. The then, 19-year-old gunman had pleaded guilty leaving a Jury to decide whether he would face life in prison or the death pen...

S3E5 PARKLAND PT3 REMEMBERING ALEX This week's episode is part three of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting in Parkland, Florida. So if you aren't familiar with this case, you may wish to go back and listen to Episode 2 - Parkland before listening to this week's episode. We want you to join us in remembering all the victims who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas on February the 14th, 2...

THE $965 MILLION VERDICT SANDY HOOK VERSUS ALEX JONES  S3LQ4 The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty-six people were killed, including twenty children between six and seven years old. The perpetrator also shot and killed his mother before driving to the school.  In the wake of the tragedy, conspiracy theories began to circulate that...

CLUB Q……Y? S3 BONUS EPISODE  This Episode is an unscheduled episode in addition to our in season Tuesday and Thursday episodes. On the 19th of November 2022, five people were killed and 25 injured after a gunman opened fire inside a LGBTQ nightclub in the US state of Colorado on Saturday night called Club Q.  Get Katherine’s reaction to the shooting.  This episode was recorded only days after the...

REMEMBERING ALAINA S3E4 PARKLAND PT2 This week's episode is part two of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting in Parkland, Florida. So if you aren't familiar with this case, you may wish to go back and listen to it before listening to this week's episode. We want you to join us in remembering all the victims who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas on February the 14th, 2018 and in particu...

BONUS Listeners Question 3 Texas has a cool $94 million dollars to spend to make the states schools safer. So how would Katherine spend the money to ensure, ironically, less bangs for your bucks?  Tune in to hear Katherine’s response.  And if you have a question get in touch on instagram. WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling  Message us on instagram :  @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingst...

S3E3 MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS, PARKLAND, FLORIDA 14th February 2018 Today we're talking about something Katherine tries to never say - the worst. In this instance it is the worst high school shooting in America.  On Valentine’s Day - 14th February 2018, a 19 year old former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida climbed out of an Uber and proceeded to take the lives o...

Season 3 BONUS Listeners Question 2  Ever found yourself in a twitter war with an online, keyboard warrior?  What happens when the interaction escalates, they post threatening words, threatening images and suddenly you are feeling very grateful that this person doesn’t know where you live or ….do they?  In this episode we answer an anonymous listener question:  “When is it time to report suspiciou...

We are so excited to launch this season​​ with the team from the ‘Best Case, Worst Case’ podcast and if you haven’t checked out Part 1 you might want to first, for context. If you are yet to discover these ‘OG’s’ of true crime podcasting then buckle up as Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former federal prosecutor Francey Hakes get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at...

S3 BONUS Listeners Question 1 Thanks to our wonderful Patreon member, Jenny for today’s question.  “I was wondering if you could discuss the role of mental distress and mental illness in mass shootings in an answer segment.” Tune in to hear Katherine’s response.  And if you have a question get in touch on instagram. Message us on instagram :  @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPO...

The BIG CROSSOVER EPISODE! Part 1 Stop the Killing meets Best Case, Worst Case We are so excited to launch this season​​ with the team from the ‘Best Case, Worst Case’ podcast. If you are yet to discover these ‘OG’s’ of true crime podcasting then buckle up as Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente & former federal prosecutor Francey Hakes get unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back...

Season 3 of STOP THE KILLING is kicking off THIS Thursday so stay tuned but in the meantime you might like to listen to the podcast that sent Sarah on the podcasting path in the first place. Introducing CONNING THE CON It was a relationship that was going just the way Andrew Thomson planned… right up until the point, Emma discovered his real identity and that's when things start to derail... for t...

SEASON THREE IS ALMOST HERE! And along with a sneak peak of the incredible guests we have on Season 3, we have a very special announcement to kick the Season off…… Tune in to find out.  CRIMECON LONDON TICKETS HERE  CRIMECON ORLANDO TICKETS HERE USE DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” FOR 10% off  And if you have a question get in touch on instagram. WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling  Message us o...

FAKE BLOOD & BULLETPROOF SCHOOLBAGS Listener Question  Stay tuned for Season 3 coming soon but while you waiting … Are bulletproof kids backpacks and fake blood capsules in lunchboxes the way forward? Tune in to hear Katherine’s response.  And if you have a question get in touch on instagram. @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling  Message us on instagram :  @conmuni...

GOLD STANDARD SCHOOL DRILLS Listener Question  Season 3 is coming soon but while you wait …… Here is this weeks listener question “As we come back to the schools, training and drills start back up. What I don’t understand is if the Obama Administration put together a team, lead by Katherine, that developed Run, Hide, Fight. Why was it not pushed out to all schools in the U.S? Because I find what I...

COPS AND ROBBERS Listener Question 4 While Katherine and Sarah are working on Season 3 we have recorded some mini episodes answering listener questions. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen and be the first to hear Season 3, coming soon.  Thanks to Brittreadsbooks for today’s question. “My son is 3 - we are in Australia where guns aren't common. He LOVES playing "shooting"with nerf guns, "st...

BONUS SPECIAL - NEWT’S WORLD SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH NEWT GINGRICH While Katherine and I are working on Season 3 we wanted to take the break in our normal transmission to share other podcasts Katherine has guested on.   Katherine recently guested on Newt’s World podcast (episode 441 ) “After the recent mass shootings in the last several weeks in Buffalo, New York, Uvalde, Texas and Highland...

BONUS SPECIAL - THE BUREAU SPECIAL CROSS OVER EPISODE WITH FRANK FIGLIUZZI  While Katherine and I are working on Season three we wanted to take the break in our normal transmission to introduce you to someone that has one of the most brilliant last names I have ever come across. Meet Frank Figluizzi, the former FBI Assistant Director of Counterintelligence.  Katherine recently guested on his podca...

LISTENER QUESTION 3 SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS NOTE Katherine and Sarah are working on Season 3 at the moment but don’t want to leave you with an STK shaped hole in your podcast downloads so over the break we will be posting Listener questions.  Get involved, leave a question @stopthekillingstories Our third in a series of listener question episodes comes from Carolyn, who is one of our fabulous Patreo...

LISTENER QUESTIONS  MAY THE SELLER BEWARE Our second in a series of listener question episodes whilst Sarah and Katherine are working on Season 3 of STOP THE KILLING comes from LIZ, who contacted us on instagram @stopthekillingstories Have you ever heard the saying “ Caveat Emptor” which roughly translates into “May the buyer beware” well this episode we flip that and look at just why the Seller o...

LISTENER QUESTION 1 - JUSTIFIED FEAR? NOTE Katherine and Sarah are working on Season 3 at the moment but don’t want to leave you with an STK shaped hole in your podcast downloads so over the break we will be posting listener questions.  Get involved, leave a question @stopthekillingstories Our first in a series of listener question episodes comes from Carolyn, who is one of our fabulous Patreon su...

CHRISTCHURCH - HATRED WITHOUT BORDERS We are going back to Sarah’s home country for a local case that rocked the world, the Christchurch Mosque massacres, note that is plural……massacres. If Christchurch, New Zealand isn’t your backyard then it may seem a world away but the Christchurch shooting is to white supremacists what Columbine is to school shooters  This is hatred without borders. It may no...