On October 27, 2018, a quiet Shabbat morning in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was shattered by gunfire. Inside the Tree of Life synagogue, where three congregations gathered for worship, a gunman opened fire, killing 11 worshippers and injuring several others, including police officers who ran toward danger.

It remains the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.

Host Kona Gallagher revisits the morning’s events, the people we lost, the investigation and trial that followed, and the resilience of a community that responded to hate with compassion, courage, and faith.

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This episode recounts the tragic story of Sylvia Likens, a 16-year-old girl who suffered horrific abuse and ultimately lost her life in 1965. The podcast details the circumstances leading to her death, the investigation that followed, the trial of her abuser Gertrude Banaszewski, and the lasting impact of Sylvia's case on child protection laws in Indiana.

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This episode explores the tragic case of Susan Smith, who in 1994 falsely reported her children were abducted in a carjacking. The investigation revealed inconsistencies in her story, leading to her confession of murdering her two sons. The case sparked national outrage, discussions on race, and left a lasting impact on the community. Smith's trial and subsequent sentencing raised questions about mental health and societal pressures, culminating in her recent parole hearing.

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On October 24, 1961, 31-year-old Joan Risch vanished from her Lincoln, Massachusetts home in broad daylight. Her four-year-old daughter told a neighbor, “Mommy is gone—and the kitchen is covered in red paint.”

When police arrived, they found blood smeared on the walls, a tipped table, and a phone ripped from the wall—but no sign of Joan. A trail of blood led to her car and stopped.

Over sixty years later, her disappearance remains one of New England’s most haunting mysteries. Was it an abduction, an accident, or something she planned herself?

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This episode explores the tragic case of Aniah Blanchard, a college student who was abducted and murdered in Alabama. The podcast details her disappearance, the subsequent investigation, the arrest of Ibrahim Yazeed, and the legal changes that followed, including the creation of Aniah's Law. It highlights the impact of her story on her family and the community, emphasizing the importance of justice and reform in the face of tragedy.

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This episode explores the tragic abduction and murder of Jacob Wetterling, a case that haunted Minnesota for nearly three decades. It details the events of that fateful night in 1989, the extensive search efforts, the eventual breakthrough in the case, and the lasting impact of Jacob's story on child safety laws and community awareness.

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This episode explores the tragic case of Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The conversation delves into the events leading up to the shooting, the trial that captivated South Africa, the subsequent sentencing, and the public's reaction to the case. It highlights the complexities of justice and the impact of privilege and power in the legal system.

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This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories recounts the tragic murder of news anchor Ann Presley in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 20, 2008. The podcast details the events leading up to her death, the investigation that followed, the trial of her killer Curtis LaVelle Vance, and the lasting impact of her life and legacy on the community.

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