Suspect Podcast

REDDIT EP. Reading from r/nosleep, "My Mother-In-Law was poisoning me, then I found out why" . Needless to say - but I'll say it.. holy shit . | Discussing Republican Sen. Mike Braun commenting on the Supreme Court leaving decisions on interracial marriage, abortion to the states - then stating it was a "misunderstanding". | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/22/braun-supreme-court-in...

REDDIT EP. This week’s thread is a combination of cringey Reddit stories including: water skiing tragedies, grocery store mistakes, using mayo as lube (idk???) and more! || Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706503343497109/?ref=share | Suspect IG: https://instagram.com/suspectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

In 1960, when Ruby Bridges was only six years old, she became one of the first black children to integrate New Orleans’ all white public school system. Greeted by an angry mob and escorted by federal marshals, Ruby bravely crossed the threshold of this school and into history single-handedly initiating the desegregation of New Orleans’ public schools. "Racism is a grown-up disease. Let's stop usin...

REDDIT EP. This week the subject is "bad dating experiences". Reading through maybe some of the worst dating stories I've ever heard, laughing and cringing at the same time. A range of stories, including: dates picking scabs at the restaurant table, recruiting Christians on Tinder, ex girlfriends ruining first dates, and more. After reading these I'm not sure I want to attempt dating again. | Susp...

Kicking off the episode with a crazy story time from this week - make sure you’re always paying attention to your surroundings. Discussing a powerful, inspiring, black woman this week: Claudette Colvin. On March 2, 1955, she was arrested at the age of 15 in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus. Tune in to hear her story - a true testim...

Celebrating the new year by reading New Year’s Reddit stories. In this thread we have: end of the world pranks, cringey hospital stories, a less severe Cassie vs. Maddy situation, and more. | Current events: Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams - alleging racist hiring practices. Discussion prior to episode. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7065033...

I’m baaaaack. We’re jumping right back into things this week, without missing a beat. In 1988, Walter McMillian, was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Monroeville, Alabama. His trial lasted less than two days, and although the jury recommended life imprisonment - the judge overruled and sentenced him to death. From beginning to end of this “investigation”, there is NO eviden...

Hoping everyone had a Happy Holidays! This week we’re reading from Reddit holiday threads, finding the funniest, goriest, most off putting holiday stories maybe ever. This week’s stories include: work holiday parties going very wrong - very quickly, anal conversations at Christmas dinner with grandma, and more. | Prior to the episode discussing HBO’s hit show Love Life and the recent passing of NF...

David and Louise Turpin, severely neglected and abused their 13 children - from ages 2 to 29 years old. This abuse included: chaining their children to their beds, not allowing them to bathe more than once a year, restricting them from obtaining any education - even creating false homeschool documents, and more. A gut wrenching story, one I’ll truly never be able to forget. | Discussing my car wre...

Reading through Reddit holiday threads this week, we talk: family game nights doing a 360, opening Christmas presents next to a naked grandma, dogs stealing the Thanksgiving turkey, and more. Discussing the recent, tragic, murder of NFL player and UCF alum - Otis Anderson Jr. for current events. We can’t not talk about the new reboot of Gossip Girl…hello??? I’m thriving because of it | Suspect Fac...

In 1980, Canadian Playboy Playmate, Dorothy Stratten was murdered by her husband in a jealous rage. At just 20 years old, Dorothy’s rising career and life were ripped away from her. Let’s investigate the timeline behind this case. | Discussing Elijah McClain’s settlement to start the episode. | Also 2 words: Taylor Swift. Someone stop me. | *TW*: rape | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook...

This week we’re discussing Roch Thériault, a self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Ant Hill Kids in 1977. They were a doomsday cult whose beliefs were based on Seventh-day Adventist Church beliefs. This might be one of the worst cult stories I’ve ever heard… just unbelievable. *TW*: sexual assault, child abuse. Notes: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Thériault | https://morbidology.com/the-a...

Bringing you another episode of “Reddit Story Time”, this week Katie reads another thread of creepy experiences. Missed calls from a ghost, being chased by a man in the forest, peepholes and bones in the attic, and much more - I’m honestly spiraling. Update on Brian Laundrie investigation prior to jumping into the episode. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706503343497109/?...

Miya Marcano, a 19 year old student at Valencia College, was found dead October 2nd in Orlando, FL. A case that didn’t get nearly as much media attention as Gabby Petitio’s, although both had tragic endings. Join me this week as we discuss missing white women syndrome, how society has normalized sexual harassment and sexual assault, and how we as women can support those who have been through a sit...

In honor of Halloween, Katie decides to do some bonus “spooky” episodes. Searching through Reddit threads, she finds some unsettling and unexplainable stories from Reddit users. From bloody footprints in the shower, to a compliment vending machine - this episode is enough to spook you and make you wonder “how”. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706503343497109/?ref=share |...

Halloween 2010, BJ Liske murders his entire family in cold blood. Did his mental health play a factor, or was it completely premeditated? We may never truly know. || Halloween is celebrated daily in October for me, so stay tuned for extra bizarre episodes… something paranormal may be in the works. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706503343497109/?ref=share | Suspect IG: ht...

At least 4 children in Oakland County, Michigan, between 1976 and 1977 were the victims of a serial killer(s). Police were never able to positively ID a suspect - though there have been multiple theories about who the “Oakland County Child Killer” may have been. | The Zodiac Killer has been ID’d??? | Squid Games might be my new favorite thing to ever exist | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.fac...

Joining me this week is my lovely friend, Hannah Moore, criminology major. Katie and Hannah spend the episode picking apart the Gabby Petito timeline and investigation details - a case that has quite literally gone viral due to social media. We dissect Brian Laundrie’s behavior from Moab Police Dept’s body cam footage and discuss domestic violence awareness in depth - what we think really took pla...

In one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, 49 people lost their lives during the attack on the LGBTQ community at Pulse Nightclub in 2016 - while others were critically injured and would be traumatized for the rest of their lives. Taking place just a few hours from my hometown, this case has always haunted me - I remember minute for minute of the day it happened. Before we dive in...

This week’s case is a bit tough for me to get through - as you’ll see. We’re talking the Tulsa Race Massacre this week, going back to 1921. Even though it took place in 1921 - it’s impacted us even in 2021, crucial information to know and horrific history. Before starting we talk about Bill Cosby and his recent release from prison following sexual assault allegations. RAINN organization: https://w...

This week we’re discussing Cindy James, the bizarre death from 1989, that officials claim was a suicide. Reddit threads seems to have multiple different theories on what they think actually took place. The one thing I’ll say: bizarre at the very least. Also updates in the beginning of the episode on Derek Chauvin sentencing and Aiden Fucci evidence and trial. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www....

This week we’re talking Sam Little - a case I didn’t hear about until within the last year, but one that definitely blew my mind. Claiming to have murdered over 90 women, and investigators have connected him to over 60 cases - this was a wiiiild case to research personally. Let’s talk about it. | Suspect Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706503343497109/?ref=share | Suspect IG: https...

This week we’re talking about the McStay family murders. How does a family of 4, in 2004, vanish without a trace? *trigger warning*: death of children | Tristyn Bailey case link: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/one-week-later-what-we-know-about-the-tristyn-bailey-investigation-aiden-fucci-st-johns-county-durbin-florida/77-76864383-f983-48d4-bfab-214d5083176b | Suspect Facebook Gr...

Recorded pre-conviction of Derek Chauvin. Discussing Chauvin’s trial and closing arguments, as well as recent events - including the death of Daunte Wright. Katie then jumps into the case of Danny Rolling, aka who the “Scream” movies were based on. Terrorizing the city of Gainesville in 1990 over a span of 4 days, and murdering 5 students from the University of Florida. This hit a little too close...

Emergency episode. I felt as though it was extremely crucial and critical to discuss the conviction of Derek Chauvin. A lot of us have had anxious hearts for the last year, and though the conviction is a step in the right direction - we have so much more work to do. Justice and accountability - 100% of the time. Let’s talk about the conviction, sentencing guidelines in Minnesota, and maybe what we...