Best Huntingtons Moms Podcasts (2025)

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Imperfect Paradise: How AI became a Hollywood villain – especially for animators (Redux) 36:14

23h ago36:14

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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025. Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the mo…

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Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration 27:41

8d ago27:41

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Los Angeles is an integral part of space shuttle Endeavour’s journey. The California Science Center is building a new, larger home for the shuttle, which will make it the only place in the world to see a complete shuttle system with its equipment in launch position. The project – years in the making – still has a long road ahead. LAist reporter Mak…

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Imperfect Paradise: Residents left behind at elder care facilities in LA raise serious questions about evacuation preparedness 33:46

15d ago33:46

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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist Health and Housing Reporter Aaron Schrank looks at what we…

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Imperfect Paradise: Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions about government disaster response 27:21

22d ago27:21

27:21

At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire destroyed them. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, they look at how these two childcare providers…

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Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide 31:26

29d ago31:26

31:26

Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding for providers of gender affirming-care and other attempts to restrict LGBTQ rights nationwide. LAist…

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Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, there’s been an uptick in ICE presence in hospitals across the country. At Adventist Health White Memorial hospital in Boyle Heights, doctors say that hospital administrators have even allowed immigration agents to interfere with patients’ medical care. LAist correspondent Jill Replogle has …

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Imperfect Paradise: California's new free public preschool program for 4-year-olds 31:40

1M ago31:40

31:40

All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kind…

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Imperfect Paradise: Who pays for the 2028 Olympics? LA taxpayers may be on the hook 29:57

2M ago29:57

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In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …

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Imperfect Paradise: Why the site of the largest methane leak in US history still hasn’t been shut down 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…

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It Didn't Happen to Me It Happened for Me 1:21:53

2M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Episode 10 - On this episode Mandi Rose tells us not to be addicted to our sad story, using the Bible as a manual for life, her celibacy and the GOLDEN rule. Special thanks to Mandi for coming on and sharing both a powerful story and message. Thanks for watching 🤎 Time Stamps : 00:00 introducing our special guest mandi rose 🫶🏼 02:00 Mandi’s upbring…

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Imperfect Paradise: How becoming a US citizen just got harder under the Trump administration and what it means for Angelenos 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…

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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it? 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…

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Imperfect Paradise: An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggli…

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Imperfect Paradise: Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities 23:27

3M ago23:27

23:27

A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward. Th…

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Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are also joining the movement to push back aga…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why California's protest law is flawed and the consequences to protesters 24:29

3M ago24:29

24:29

After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to rein in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major flaw…

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Friedreich's Ataxia Symposium Part 1 57:45

3M ago57:45

57:45

Welcome back to Insightful Moments: My VIBE, presented by PTC Therapeutics. In this episode, Emily Hintze attended the Friedreich's Ataxia Symposium hosted by the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, where she spoke with a number of people who are affected by Friedreich's At…

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Imperfect Paradise: The Huntington Beach library at the center of America’s culture wars 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide have increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schools. These efforts have become a cornerstone of a larger national debate over cultural influences and parents' rights to restrict those influences. LAist Or…

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Overcoming the Unthinkable for Your Family 49:01

4M ago49:01

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Episode 9 - Event planner and realtor Tanairy Felix tells us about some of the struggles she has faced early on in her life and how is that that she ended up a successful business woman! Thanks for watching 🩵 Time Stamps: 00:00 Who is Tanairy? 05:00 Going to college and coming back home to California 10:00 Early signs of entrepreneurship 14:00 Gett…

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Who Let ME Be Mayor? Joining the Marines & Huntington Park's missing $16 Million Dollars Scandal 1:12:40

5M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

EPISODE 8 - Arturo Flores Mayor of Huntington Park joins us to talk about growing up in South Central LA, joining the Marines and going to War in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also breaks down the Aquatic Center Scandal where the city of Huntington Park cannot account for Millions of dollars and the ongoing DA's investigation on the matter. Tune in for …

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Why Staying Together For the Kids DOESN'T Work 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

Episode 7 - We're back as promised and discussed asking your partner how much they make, procrastinating/being late, staying for the sake of your kids and mom and daughter/son outings! PLUS, we end the episode by speaking life back into YOU 🫶🏼 Enjoy & thank you for watching 🩷 Time Stamps: 00:00 We answer questions that we get asked ALL the time 07:…

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Where Have We Been?! (Life Updates) + Helping Our Latino Community & Finding People You Align With 45:21

6M ago45:21

45:21

Episode 6 - Tune in to find out why we've been gone for 6 months 👀! We catch up with each other and get into everything going in with the raids and our latino community, following your gut feeling and finding people who you align with. We're back for good and we appreciate your patience! Enjoy this weeks episode 🫶🏼 Time Stamps: 00:00 We are here fo…

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The Last One 2:06:01

9M ago2:06:01

2:06:01

The Finale. Always remember... The world is scary, people suck, hide in your closets..... And also.... We LOVE YOU! Beth & Cristy Sources for Menendez Brothers and Casey Anthony: https://people.com/all-about-casey-anthony-parents-george-cindy-anthony-8422484 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Caylee_Anthony https://parade.com/culture/where-is-c…

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Grant Solomon and Mark Himebaugh Case Reviews 1:34:20

9M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Today's episode is special. We are going back and taking a look at two of our controversial cases. We invited our supportive husbands, Wes and Emery, so discuss both of these cases and get their opinions. Join us this week as we discuss these awful cases.

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The Huntington Teenage Murders 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

In May of 2005, 4 teens were gunned down in the early morning hours by an unknown person or persons. One of the teens, Donte Ward, was connected to a known Detroit drug ring run by Cherylethia “Bunny” Holmes. The other three, Eddrick Clark, Michael Dillon, and Megan Post, were collateral damage as witnesses to an alleged hit that was put out on the…

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The Coleman Family Tragedy 47:19

10M ago47:19

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The Coleman Family Tragedy revolves around the tragic murders of Sheri Coleman, and her two young sons, Gavin and Garett, in 2009. Chris Coleman was initially considered a loving husband and father, but the case took a shockingturn when he was arrested and charged with the murders. The case shocked the community and drew widespread media attention …

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Sarah Sweeney 44:39

11M ago44:39

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Sarah Sweeney was a 39 year old podiatrist living with her fire captain boyfriend in St. Louis, Missouri. In January of 2024 she was found dead in their home from a lethal drug overdose. Her death caused the media, law enforcement, and family members to speculate on the death of Grace Holland, Sarah's boyfriend's ex-fiance. Join us in the closet th…

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Linda Trinh 36:05

11M ago36:05

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Linda Trinh was a 21-year-old student at Johns Hopkins University. She was a bright young lady who had quite the future ahead of her. She wanted to research cures for diseases and based on the work she had done, she would have been an asset to the profession. Join us as we discuss the murder of such a shining star. Sources: https://pages.jh.edu/gaz…

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Kadie Major 1:02:57

12M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

In January 2008, Kadie Major was a 26 year old mom to 10 month old River Lynn and pregnant with a son she planned to name Aidan Robert. On a cold night, Kadie and River went missing. They were later found nearby to train tracks. Their deaths were ruled a tragic Murder-Suicide. However, the story about their last moments alive just doesn't seem to a…

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Truman State Suicides 43:16

12M ago43:16

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Between 2016-2017, five young lives were tragically lost to suicide at Truman State University and its surrounding community. A chilling connection? All five deaths had ties to the same fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda. Legal battles have ensued, but the truth remains elusive. What do you think—tragedy or something darker? ⚠️ Need help? Call 1-800-27…

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The Parenting Challenge 59:28

1y ago59:28

59:28

Welcome back to another episode of Insightful Moments: My VIBE, presented by PTC Therapeutics. It is Day 2 at the 28th annual PPMD conference for physicians, caregivers, and families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Arizona. In today’s episode, Paula Orandash is speaking with individuals and families affected by DMD about how they’ve lear…

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Maggie Daniels 36:01

1y ago36:01

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Maggie Daniels was a 31 one year old beloved teacher and school counselor in North Carolina. When friends and family didn’t hear from her they immediately sprung into action, and she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. DNA led investigators to a person who had made Maggie uncomfortable before and thankfully her family was able to get just…

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Martin Dillon 38:26

1y ago38:26

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In 1976, Martin Dillon, a promising lawyer in Montrose, PA, was shot and killed during a clay shooting trip with his friend, Dr. Stephen Scher. Scher claimed it was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot, but rumors of an affair between Scher and Martin’s wife, Patricia, cast doubt. It would take many years to unravel this story. Sources: Forensic Fi…

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Latina Entrepreneur Tells Us How She Became a FULL TIME Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

EPISODE 5 -On this episode we have a special guest Sely who is a full time Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist! Our very FIRST guest so we're incredibly excited for you girls to listen/watch this one. She has a lot of wisdom for us all and her story is very inspiring. Thanks again Sely for coming on! Do you ladies want to see a part 2 with her? Let us k…

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Bernita White 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

Bernita White was enjoying a local zoo in Lansing, Michigan on a summer day in June 2001. While entering the zoo with her daughter an unknown shooter fired 1 bullet and killed Bernita instantly with a high powered rifle. The identity of the shooter is still unknown 23 years later and Bernita’s family is left with so many questions and no justice. W…

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Christopher Gray 41:57

1y ago41:57

41:57

Christopher Gray's story highlights the terrible darkness that can sometimes hide beneath small-town familiarity and the ease with which manipulation can turn fatal. Christopher’s death was a tragedy of trust betrayed and kindness exploited, leaving a haunting memory for those who knew and loved him. Sources: See No Evil – S10 E4 https://www.rutlan…

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The Gitchie Manitou Murders 47:21

1y ago47:21

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Five teenage friends went out to Gitchie Manitou State Preserve one night in November of 1973 for a fun night of music around a campfire. Sadly, only 1 of them returned home. After being approached by 3 men claiming to be police officers, 4 of them were gunned down for no reason. The sole survivor fought bravely and was able to obtain justice for h…

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Halloween Collab with WHITW 1:41:50

1y ago1:41:50

1:41:50

Hey Closet Sisters and WHITW fans! We are back with our annual Halloween episode. We are so excited to bring you the 5th installment. Join us as Jess and Cristy tell crazy stories about some satanic cult madness. There are lots of twists and turns in these cases, so hold onto you pants and snuggle in for some crazy campfire stories! Sources for Jes…

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Sierra LeMar 34:07

1y ago34:07

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Sierra was a 16-year-old sophomore in high school. She had just moved and changed schools at the beginning of the year. She quickly became popular and well loved. On March 16, 2012 she never made it to school. Who would want to harm Sierra? Join us as we discuss this sad case. Sources: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/santaclara…

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Opening a Coffee Shop and Being Self Employed for 4 Years 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Episode 4 -On this episode Jackie and Kelsey talk about having crazy faith in yourself and what you're passionate about doing. How they stay motivated when life becomes more difficult. Kelsey tells us what it feels like to be self employed for 4 years and leaving a secure career. Jackie explains where she's at in the process of opening her coffee s…

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Stacey Hanna 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Stacey Hanna was an 18 year old woman who was searching for her place as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She believed that she had finally found her people in some friends who lived in Richmond, Virginia. Shortly after moving in, however, Stacey became an outcast within the group. It wasn’t long before 4 of her so-called “friends” plotted to teac…

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Stacey Mitchell 39:06

1y ago39:06

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Join us as we discuss the murder of Stacey Mitchell. Stacey was a 16-year-old girl who was struggling with getting along with her parents. One day in December she got into an argument with her mother and she ran away. She would never be seen by her family again. Sources: Deadly Women: Fatal Attraction S2 E2 https://www.smh.com.au/national/memorial-…

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Timothy Ferguson 47:09

1y ago47:09

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Timothy Ferguson was a sweet, 15 year old boy, with special needs, living with his mom and 2 brothers. Timothy was found dead in his bed in July of 2022. The findings that came out after his death were horrific and showed months, if not years, of abuse, neglect, and cruelty. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the terrible case of Timothy…

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Suing My Beauty School for Kicking Me Out & My Traumatic Off-Roading Accident 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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EPISODE 3 - 00:00 Finishing Stories from last episode 01:00 Getting my Beauty license in High School 04:10 How Jackie got kicked out of Beauty School 08:50 Facing my Written Test 21:00 Kelseys 1st Near Death Experience 31:00 2nd Near death experience 38:00 God’s favorite 42:00 Hosting Our FIRST Brunch excited to see you guys in person at our very f…

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Darren Deon Vann 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

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Darren was an unassuming man walking among us. He had some troubles, including being other than honorably discharged from the military. He had a wife, who would be shocked at the heinous crimes he committed. Join us as we discuss this LAST serial killer. Sources: ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137541637/afrikka-hardy⁠ ⁠https://www.nwitimes.co…

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Kelsey's Near Death Experiences, Jackie Getting Kicked Out of Beauty School & Unfollowing Friends 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

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EPISODE 2- 00:00 THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND LOVE 01:30 Getting kicked out of Beauty School 07:00 Who is Jackie? 11:00 Why does Kelsey have 2 names? 17:00 Finding what I loved to do 25:00 2 Near death experiences 31:00 Reach out to people 36:00 Feel your feelings 44:00 Do whatever your heart tells you thank you for listening and for supportin…

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Phillip Ingle 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

50:24

Phillip Ingle had a troubled past and struggled with substance abuse disorder and mental health issues. But then in 1991, he terrorized a small North Carolina town by brutally murdering 4 of its elderly residents for seemingly no reason. Sadly, the ripple effect of Phillip’s actions lead to the deaths of 3 additional people. This is a tragic case o…

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The Todt Family 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

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Anthony and Megan Todt built a successful company and also wonderful family. They would move to picturesque Celebration, FL, to better their lives. In November of 2019 tragedy struck this family and it would become controversial. Join us as we discuss this case and let us know your thoughts. Sources: https://patch.com/connecticut/montville-ct/obitu…

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The Dyatlov Pass Incident 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

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In February of 1959 10 young people embarked on a journey to hike and ski Dead Mountain in the northern Soviet Union. 1 of the hikers turned back a day into the trip, leaving the remaining 9 to carry on. When they failed to make contact and return on time, search parties were sent out to find them. The hikers were all found dead and their campsite …

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Brooke Wilberger 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

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Brooke had just finished her first year of college and got a job working for her sister who was the manager of an apartment complex. While cleaning on the grounds of the apartments, Brooke went missing. Join us has we discuss this heartbreaking story. Sources: Dateline: Bringing Brooke Home (aired 2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Brook…

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