Best Ronda Jefferson Podcasts (2024)

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Blast After Blast 57:11

1M ago57:11

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This episode will cover a tragic event that took place in July of 1954 in Chestertown, MD. This event brought to life the dangers that those who work in manufacturing plants, especially when explosives are involved, face every day. It will also demonstrate why accident investigations are so important and what happens when those investigations fall …

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Duels On Delmarva Pt 3: The Tangier Tragedy 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

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Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3):: The Tangier Tragedy Today we will continue to look at a shooting that took place in 1884 involving Dr James Pitts and Dr Thomas Walter, delving into detail about the trials, verdict and events that happened after the trial. Link to YouTube Music Danger on Delmarva Pod via YouTube Music Link to podcast about the dis…

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Duels on Delmarva (Part 2 of 3): The Tangier Tragedy 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

Episode will continue with some of the tragedies that happened around the pits family from Virginia's Eastern shore. the many family members were held in a steam with a judge, a senator, doctors and lawyers making up the professions of most of the male members of the family. but when rash actions are taken and consequences or not thought of, it can…

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Duels on Delmarva Part1 50:47

3M ago50:47

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A debt owed. A debt acknowledged. A sudden death. Pride beyond measure? On March 29, 1978, 2 well-respected men met between 2 stores owned by 2 different brothers in front of their county courthouse, guns drawn, and only one will survive. Today you will hear the story of a man who died way too soon, What was the motivation for this death? Would jus…

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Freedom at Whose Cost? 1:15:54

4M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Denise Rhudy was killed in December of 1999. She was a mother of 4 who was just going to enjoy some time out with some colleagues, but the planning and actions of 3 men took away her future. But one of those men, while not the one who pulled the trigger, should not have been out amongst other citizens of his community. His past actions indicated th…

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The Weight of the Jury 1:17:24

6M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

This episode will cover the murder of Denise Rudy who was killed by Sadiki Garden in December of 1999. His appeal brought up questions of judicial discretion, jury instruction, and the validity of eyewitness identification especially when it's cross-racial identification. As with many cases, we don't know that much about the victim, but she was a m…

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A Family Betrayed: The Murder of Luke Hill 53:53

7M ago53:53

53:53

Photo Credit: WMDT Who can we trust with our kids? Surely your sister and her husband, right? Sadly, no, not in the case of Victoria Harman and her son Luke Hill. This is betrayal at its core, with one sister ignoring the needs of her nephew, and that nephew and the rest of of his family paying the price. Paypal Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymea…

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Punkin Chunkin Tragedies 26:42

8M ago26:42

26:42

This episode will look at 2 incidents where people were injured at the famed Punkin Chunkin World Championship held in Bridgeville, Delaware, bringing about questions and liabilities when entertainment events go wrong. Photo Credit - NBC News "How Far Will a Pumpkin Fly?" What is a punkin chunkin? | HowStuffWorks 2019 Union Pumpkin Catapult Contest…

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The Legend of Maggie’s Bridge 52:58

8M ago52:58

52:58

The 3rd and final episode of the Spooktober Series will look at the legend of Maggie’s Bridge, a story that took place in “my neck of the woods,” literally, and it was also local author Kelly Lidji’s home. Lose yourself in this spooky tale which is based on the tragic events of a young girl’s death in a horrific manner. Information that I have abou…

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Spooktober Ep. 2 -The Ghosts of Accomack 30:40

8M ago30:40

30:40

In episode 2 of Spooktober, we will visit Accomack County, VA and explore a haunted lighthouse, relish the beautiful Chincoteague Ponies, which may hold some spirits, a famed pony, and a location we’ve previously visited, the Captain Timothy Hill House. Photo Credit - Google Maps Paypal Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9 Dan…

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Spooktober Ep. 1 - The Cat-Man of Wicomico County 34:51

8M ago34:51

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In the first episode of Spooktober, we will explore the legend of the Cat-Man of Wicomico County. The legends goes back centuries, with stories being told of a dangerous of a dangerous creature that stalked the woods, but the most famous account comes from 1980 when 4 young people encountered this unknown being, giving us a written record and the l…

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132 Year-Old Cold Case - End of Watch - Charles W. Schultz 1/30/1891 1:00:36

9M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This episode will cover the tragic death of Wilmington Police Officer Charles W Schultz in 1891. The case from the beginning had very few clues and absolutely no evidence to arrest, much less convict, someone of the crime, which was being called and assassination throughout the city and in newspapers. Officer Schultz was well loved and respected, c…

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A Cannon & Gun Battle, Terrible Captains, a Sinking and a Pickup on a Ship’s Deck 52:34

9M ago52:34

52:34

This episode will cover the history and legacy of the oldest remaining working skipjack, the Rebecca T. Ruark, including a battle against police that included cannon fire and hundreds of rounds fired, a terrible boss, a sinking, and her most recent damage thanks to a pickup truck. Photo Credit and Source: Close call for historic Maryland skipjack |…

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Del-mar-vously Dumb Criminals 52:56

10M ago52:56

52:56

This episode will be a collection of short stories of some of the not-so-bright Delmarva criminals, along with a few odd laws from each Delmarva state. Photo Credit: Tumisu on Pixabay Podcast Info: DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Dang…

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The Skipjack Tragedy of 1939 46:06

10M ago46:06

46:06

This episode will cover a fast moving nor’easter that swept along the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River, along with many other arrest of Delmarva. The hardest hit though were the men on the water. With barely any time to prepare, circumstances set upon them and left them fighting for their lives. Photo Credit: Tom Hannan/Pixabay https://paypal.me/r…

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For Lack of Evidence....... 1:08:34

11M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

This episode will review the murder of Virginia Sard, the trial and evidence against the accused and a review on whether justice was truly served. I will also touch upon a recent case filed against a Delaware prison about allegedly silencing a prisoner’s freedom of speech and alleged retaliation against the prisoner. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com http…

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First Do No Harm Part 2 1:19:02

11M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. In this and a prior episode, I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This episode will discuss 2 cases where the death of an individ…

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The Importance of Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials 1:08:24

12M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

On this episode, I will be speaking with Erica Courtenay-Mann, an advocate for patients with Sarcoidosis. She gives talks regarding what it's like to live with chronic illnesses & she is involved in the Women of Color Committee and the ACTe Now! Patient Committee. She is a strong voice to raise awareness about the importance of clinical trials, esp…

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First Do No Harm 55:39

12M ago55:39

55:39

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) over the next 2 episodes where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This episode will give an introduction to the specific county that …

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Emma Grace Cole Update; Graduation Mayhem 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

This episode will have updates pleas in the Emma Grace Cole case as well as more incidents that happened at a local school. Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/WeWontForgetThem/photos/a.1140319805982055/5029261000421230/?type=3 DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https:…

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Position of Trust, Authority or Supervision 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

I started to research this case, and found three other cases like it, plus an additional person trying to blackmail the school board, and I ended up going down the rabbit hole. Four people broke a promise - a promise that when you send your kids to school, that all educational professionals will have your child’s, and the community’s at large, best…

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The Year That the Bay Froze Over 43:20

1y ago43:20

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This episode will cover the Deep Freeze that hit Delmarva in January of 1977. The Chesapeake Bay FROZE over. To get an overall understanding of the extent of this event, please take a look at the photos linked in the description of the episode. The Bay is around 200 miles long and can range from 2.8 to 30 miles wide, so the cold would have been har…

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A Tale of Two Brothers 1:09:38

1y ago1:09:38

1:09:38

This episode will cover the 1992 shooting of one brother by another, as well as a threat made against one man in front of his brother. This event could tear a family apart or bring them together and leave one facing criminal charges. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook htt…

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Why Did a 7 Year-Old Feel So Hopeless? 51:36

1+ y ago51:36

51:36

This episode will cover the absolutely tragic death of 7 year-old Nathan Leppo. What could make a 7 year-old feel that the only way that he could find peace was to end his life? This should not have happened, and his name is almost forgotten. He deserves to be remembered. Photo Credit: Briana Leppo from The Cape Gazzette. https://paypal.me/rondafje…

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Buried Secrets Part 2 1:31:11

1+ y ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Today we will cover the second half of a case in the disappearance of Christine Sheddy. Please listen to the first episode titled Buried Secrets (link here https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-nfkn6-1377a30) This young mother was staying with her “best” friend and disappeared, seemingly into nowhere. Her mother, her biggest champion, never gave up. The se…

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Buried Secrets 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

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Today we will cover the first half of a case in the disappearance of Christine Sheddy. This young mother was staying with her “best” friend and disappeared, seemingly into nowhere. Her mother, her biggest champion, never gave up. The search was marred by information found in Christine’s Diary as well as the preconceptions of at least one detective …

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Danger Waiting on the Tracks 1:13:42

1+ y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In a time where the world was transitioning from trains and carriages to automobiles, much of the nation still stayed connected by traveling by railroad. On a night in 1909, a combination of foggy weather, miscommunication, and an overcomplicated system led to a tragic crash and 7 men not going home to their families. The accident helped shed light…

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The Casual Male Murders - 18 Years Cold 1:14:23

1+ y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Eighteen years after the double murder of Jessica Watson, 22, and Matthew Macerato, 18, their family and friends are still waiting for their killer to be apprehended. December 26, 2004, the two were finishing their shift at the Casual Male Big & Tall on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware. When Jessica did not come home at her normal time, her…

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Perception Equals Reality 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Photo Credit: Ennds.org Paypal https://paypal.me/rondafjefferson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9 DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Danger on Delmarva - YouTube Podcast: Mystifyingly M…

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Our Furry and Scaly Friends (Sometimes) 56:36

1+ y ago56:36

56:36

This episode will be a little different. It will cover the absolutely terrifying death of a man, but questions remain about how he died, and if his four-legged friends (or frenemies?) were involved. I will also go over a couple of updates regarding some other wildlife, as well as take a little trip to the western part of Maryland (I know. It’s not …

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Cerebral Cavernous Malformations & The Breaking Barriers Initiative - Interview with Dr. Vegas Brown 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

57:01

In this episode, I will be talking to Dr. Vegas Brown about Cerebral Cavernous Malformations and the Breaking Barriers for Black Health Empowerment initiative to help address the disparities that still plague the Healthcare System, especially for black Americans that have a rare disease. Photo Credit - Integra LifeSciences Angioma Alliance - https:…

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Sounds in the Night 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

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This episode will explore the assaults on 2 women 7 years apart. Both women experienced unimaginable trauma. The case also highlights problems with eyewitness testimony as well as showing why it is important to make sure that each lead is followed to ensure that justice is truly served. Photo Credit: Frank F Weber Photo Link: https://frankweberauth…

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Sarcoidosis: Disparities in Healthcare & the Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials 1:09:22

1+ y ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Photo Credit - pulmonaryhypertensionnews.com In this episode, I will be interviewing Dr. Divya Patel. She works closely with Sarcoidosis patients and the work that she and so many other doctors do is important for recognition of this terrible disease. I have seen this disease first-hand. Ten years ago, my sister died from complications from one of …

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Rockets Red Glare 50:16

1+ y ago50:16

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October 28, 2014, in what would be the first of two spacecraft incidents to end October, an Antares rocket explodes seconds after launching. Was this an unforeseeable accident or the consequence of a mistake that could have happened more than 40 years earlier? Photo Credit NASA Paypal https://paypal.me/rondafjefferson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Bu…

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Chessie - Sea Serpent or Unstoppable Manatee? 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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This episode will be a little different than most of my other episodes. We'll explore some history, including an absolutely adorable logo, a train concept that was never to be, a supposed sea (or bay) serpent, and a plucky manatee who loves The Chesapeake Bay. Photo - Credit Save the Manatee Club Paypal https://paypal.me/rondafjefferson?country.x=U…

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Part 2 - A Child Betrayed 1:19:39

1+ y ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Part 2 This episode will cover the murder of 21 year old Estella Albin in 1904. Mary Ann Powell, a woman described as her foster mother, was accused of the murder. What was her motive? Was her husband involved? Having lived with the family for approximately 7 years, Estela still lived there, doing chores and helping around the home. Then one day, a…

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A Child Betrayed 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

49:15

This episode will cover the murder of 21 year old Estella Albin in 1904. Mary Ann Powell, a woman described as her foster mother, was accused of the murder. What was her motive? Was her husband involved? Having lived with the family for approximately 7 years, Estela still lived there, doing chores and helping around the home. Then one day, a jealou…

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Flight of Indecision 1:14:41

2y ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Today's episode will cover the tragic death of a world-renowned surgeon. Dr. Clifford Turen was making a routine flight from Georgia to Delaware to perform surgery. Due to bad weather and a series of what many will consider our poor decisions, the flight ended in tragedy. But the Legacy does live on as Dr. Turen continues to have an impact on patie…

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Moderna Sues Pfizer & BioNTech for Patent Infringement over Covid-19 Vaccine Tech 49:18

2y ago49:18

49:18

Moderna Sues Pfizer & a collaborator of the Pfizer vaccine for patent infringement using MRNA technology which Moderna held patents for. Moderna had allowed other companies to use their technology during the pandemic, but is looking for "royalties" to state it simply for sales of the vaccine from a certain date, except for sales made to the US gove…

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 48:51

2y ago48:51

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Renee Holland had just lost her mother, whom she had been taking care of for years.. She felt alone, depressed, and needed something to fill the time. She took a cue from her sister and opened a Facebook account. No one could ever know that such an innocent action could lead to such dire consequences. She didn't know that she needed to look out for…

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Health Insurance Bias - Price, Negotiations, and Lawful Bias 34:08

2y ago34:08

34:08

I've learned a few more things about insurance and how things are handled regarding the Affordable Care Act, prices that providers charge, and how this can lead to bias, whether conscious or unconscious. Contact Info: Contact: Email: Seetheinvisible2020@gmail.com Twitter: Ronda F Jefferson (@CInvisible2020) / Twitter Facebook: SeetheInvisible2020 |…

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PT. 2 The Murders of Laura and Larry Kujawa by her Daughter - A Story from My Past 1:13:31

2y ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Part 2 of this episode This episode will cover a story from my past, of when a little girl that my mother had babysat grew up to kill her mother and stepfather. I played so many afternoons with her until her mother remarried. When my mother hurriedly and anxiously told me one day that a couple was killed and that Lisa had done it, I blocked everyth…

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PT. 1 The Murders of Laura and Larry Kujawa by her Daughter - A Story from My Past 1:24:02

2y ago1:24:02

1:24:02

This episode will cover a story from my past, of when a little girl that my mother had babysat grew up to kill her mother and stepfather. I played so many afternoons with her until her mother remarried. When my mother hurriedly and anxiously told me one day that a couple was killed and that Lisa had done it, I blocked everything out emotionally. I …

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Trouble in Paradise 1:09:39

2y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Today we'll explore the murder of Tessa van Hart. She was murdered and Chincoteague Virginia, and was a delivery driver for a restaurant that my family and I would visit quite often. I wonder if I'd ever seen her leaving the restaurant with an order, or maybe saw her husband in the restaurant as he was a cook there. Tessa was a loving mother who wa…

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I'm Back! Observations About Access to Healthcare Over the Past Few Months 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

I will provide updates as well as some new insight to some parts of the healthcare system as I have unfortunately experienced them over the past few months. The disparities seem to be getting worse, and to me, I think it is impossible to even fathom the long-term impacts that these severe shortcomings have on patients and future generations. Contac…

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Teach Our Children Well 1:40:50

2y ago1:40:50

1:40:50

This episode will cover the horrible and almost unbelievable death of Amy Joyner-Francis. She went to school one morning but did not come back home. A fight on social media led to her classmates acting out in a violent and concerted way, leading to a rare medical situation that resulted in Amy's death. The outcome of the case may leave many of us c…

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Update 3:15

2y ago3:15

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Hi everyone. I know it's been awhile since I've done a new episode, but I'll be back shortly. I hope to have an episode out in the next two weeks. Hope everyone has been well. Talk to you soon.

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Time Passes By 43:08

2y ago43:08

43:08

This episode will provide an update to a 44 year-old unidentified person case and review information on 3 other cold cases. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Danger on Delmarva - YouTube Sources: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/slain…

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Holes in the Sand 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

Today we will look at the tragic case of Ashely O'Conner, who came to Ocean City, MD with her family to relax and have fun but ended up buried in the sand, with no concrete answers to be had to this day. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=0…

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Re-upload with Added Information & Additional Case -Two State Terror 1:30:57

2y ago1:30:57

1:30:57

(Also uploaded to Mystifyingly Missing podcast) I will be going back to early in the Danger on Delmarva Podcast to add more information about a case that I covered in episode 3 of that podcast. I have found additional information about the Two State Terror case as well as information about that shooter's brother, who was also convicted of murder. I…

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