River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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The Brutal Killing of Sarah Yarborough
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Content provided by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Kelly delves into the chilling case of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Through meticulous storytelling, she unravels the tragic events surrounding her brutal murder, the impact on her family and community, and the relentless pursuit of justice. KJ covers how advancements in forensic technology, such as genetic genealogy, lead to a breakthrough in identifying a suspect, shedding light on a pattern of predatory behavior and navigates through legal proceedings and emotional turmoil of this unspeakable tragedy.
Timestamps
03:17 Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old Sarah Yarborough
05:28 Federal Way High School: A Diverse and Promising Environment
14:47 The Gut-Wrenching News Reaches Sarah's Family
18:29 Police Investigation and Eyewitness Descriptions
19:41 Sexual Motive Unveiled Through Evidence
21:20 The Nameless Face of a Killer Haunts the Town
21:36 Honoring Sarah's Memory at Her School
23:15 Lingering Grief and Struggles of Survivors
26:27 The Birth of Genetic Genealogy
32:30 The Unflinching Canine and the Erection
34:06 The Hunt for the Killer's Kin
43:07 A Predator's Escape
44:10 The Failure of the System
46:19 The Impact of Plea Deals
50:06 The Sentencing of Patrick Nicholas
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Timestamps
03:17 Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old Sarah Yarborough
05:28 Federal Way High School: A Diverse and Promising Environment
14:47 The Gut-Wrenching News Reaches Sarah's Family
18:29 Police Investigation and Eyewitness Descriptions
19:41 Sexual Motive Unveiled Through Evidence
21:20 The Nameless Face of a Killer Haunts the Town
21:36 Honoring Sarah's Memory at Her School
23:15 Lingering Grief and Struggles of Survivors
26:27 The Birth of Genetic Genealogy
32:30 The Unflinching Canine and the Erection
34:06 The Hunt for the Killer's Kin
43:07 A Predator's Escape
44:10 The Failure of the System
46:19 The Impact of Plea Deals
50:06 The Sentencing of Patrick Nicholas
89 episodes
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Manage episode 422031323 series 3479297
Content provided by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Kelly delves into the chilling case of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Through meticulous storytelling, she unravels the tragic events surrounding her brutal murder, the impact on her family and community, and the relentless pursuit of justice. KJ covers how advancements in forensic technology, such as genetic genealogy, lead to a breakthrough in identifying a suspect, shedding light on a pattern of predatory behavior and navigates through legal proceedings and emotional turmoil of this unspeakable tragedy.
Timestamps
03:17 Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old Sarah Yarborough
05:28 Federal Way High School: A Diverse and Promising Environment
14:47 The Gut-Wrenching News Reaches Sarah's Family
18:29 Police Investigation and Eyewitness Descriptions
19:41 Sexual Motive Unveiled Through Evidence
21:20 The Nameless Face of a Killer Haunts the Town
21:36 Honoring Sarah's Memory at Her School
23:15 Lingering Grief and Struggles of Survivors
26:27 The Birth of Genetic Genealogy
32:30 The Unflinching Canine and the Erection
34:06 The Hunt for the Killer's Kin
43:07 A Predator's Escape
44:10 The Failure of the System
46:19 The Impact of Plea Deals
50:06 The Sentencing of Patrick Nicholas
…
continue reading
Timestamps
03:17 Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old Sarah Yarborough
05:28 Federal Way High School: A Diverse and Promising Environment
14:47 The Gut-Wrenching News Reaches Sarah's Family
18:29 Police Investigation and Eyewitness Descriptions
19:41 Sexual Motive Unveiled Through Evidence
21:20 The Nameless Face of a Killer Haunts the Town
21:36 Honoring Sarah's Memory at Her School
23:15 Lingering Grief and Struggles of Survivors
26:27 The Birth of Genetic Genealogy
32:30 The Unflinching Canine and the Erection
34:06 The Hunt for the Killer's Kin
43:07 A Predator's Escape
44:10 The Failure of the System
46:19 The Impact of Plea Deals
50:06 The Sentencing of Patrick Nicholas
89 episodes
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