Growing up with a sense of heroic duty, a man becomes a cop fighting the drug war, when the sobering realities of his job lead him to profound awakening.
Jan 20
396: What if your unresolved grief led to a fatal decision?
After killing a cyclist while driving drunk, a woman confronts the consequences of her actions and begins the long, painful work of rebuilding a life shaped by guilt and accountability. Today’s storyteller wishes to remain Anonymous. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Sara ... Show More
51 m
Jan 13
395: What if you were pushed into the path of an oncoming train?
After surviving a stranger’s shove into the path of a subway train, a man confronts his mortality and viral fame, and finds himself transformed by community, clarity, and the everyday poignancy of being alive. Today’s episode featured Joe Lynskey. You can email Joe at upfromthetr ... Show More
51m 40s
Jan 8
394: What if a devastating truth only deepened the mystery? [Rebroadcast Ep250]
Growing up Black and queer in the South, a man finds an identity for himself through the arts and establishes a wonderful marriage with children, until one day, when his husband is late coming home, there’s a ring at the door and his entire life unravels. Today’s storyteller chos ... Show More
54m 56s
Aug 2022
S13 Ep14: [Birdie] Everything Went Dark
*Content warning: This episode includes discussion of false imprisonment, drugging, self-harm, sexual, psychological and physical violence. For free and confidential resources, please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organi ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2023
EP. 137 CALIFORNIA - THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER: Cary Stayner
In the late 90's, a serial killer stalked the forests of Yosemite State Park in California. Four women had been murdered, and no one had any idea who could have been responsible for their deaths, until a critical clue was discovered and the identity of the killer was revealed. Bu ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2022
S11 Ep1: [Ashley] Most Dangerous Time
<p>This week we will hear Ashley Hall’s story -- told by her Mother Lucia, and her sister Jessa. </p>
<p>Please note, due to the public nature of this story, real names will be used for this episode. </p>
<p>*Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of psychological an ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 2023
EP. 119 FLORIDA - The Killer Captain & The Sea Orphan: Family Annihilation On The High Seas
In the year 1961, a tragic boat accident claimed the lives of 6 people and left only survivor... at least, that's what the Captain who escaped the accident thought. As it turned out, only a few days after Captain Julian Harvey would be discovered floating at sea and would explain ... Show More
38m 34s
<p>Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti wrap this season about the disappearance of Lyn Dawson and discuss the case against Chris Dawson.</p><p><br></p><p>#TheTeachersPet</p><p>#HerNameWasLynDawson</p><p>#CoerciveControl</p><p>If you have any information about Lyn's dis ... Show More