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What happens when the world’s biggest sporting event is shattered by a bomb—and the attacker vanishes into the Appalachian wilderness for five years?

🔍 In this episode, Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco unpack the Eric Robert Rudolph case: the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, the follow-on attacks at Northside Family Planning Services and The Other Side Lounge, the fatal New Woman All Women Health Care clinic bombing in Birmingham, the FBI Ten Most Wanted manhunt across North Carolina, the chance arrest in Murphy by rookie officer Jeffrey Postell, and the 2005 guilty pleas that sent the “Olympic Park Bomber” to ADX Florence for life. Along the way, they revisit the Richard Jewell fiasco, the “secondary device” tactic targeting first responders, and the extremist ideology behind this chapter of U.S. domestic terrorism.

Key points:

→ Centennial Olympic Park bombing (Atlanta 1996): pipe bomb, phoned-in warning, Alice Hawthorne killed, 100+ injured — how the blast changed Olympic security forever

→ Richard Jewell: from hero security guard to wrongly suspected “hero bomber,” and what profiling errors still teach investigators

→ Northside Family Planning Services attack (Jan 1997): clinic bombing followed by a timed secondary device aimed at police and EMTs

→ The Other Side Lounge bombing (Feb 1997): LGBTQ nightclub targeted; second device recovered; “Army of God” letters claim responsibility

→ Birmingham clinic bombing (Jan 1998): Officer Robert Sanderson killed, nurse Emily Lyons grievously injured — escalation and national outrage

→ The manhunt: Southeast Bomb Task Force, backcountry searches, rumored supply caches, and how Rudolph survived off the grid near Murphy, North Carolina

→ Break in the case (May 31, 2003): Officer Jeffrey Postell’s pre-dawn dumpster stop that ended a five-year fugitive run

→ Courtroom endgame (2005): guilty pleas to four bombings, disclosure of buried explosives, no death penalty, multiple life sentences at ADX Florence

→ Motive, ideology, and impact: extremist justifications, “secondary device” intent against first responders, and the legacy of these attacks on U.S. counter-terror strategy

⚖️ Disclaimer

Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

Speakers

→ Adrienne Barker — Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Host

→ Shauna — Guest Contributor

→ Mark Kim — Guest Contributor

→ Mariana — Guest Contributor

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

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🎧 A Debate the News: True Crime Production

❗️TRIGGER WARNING: Due to the sensitive and potentially disturbing nature of the subject matter and topics discussed in this episode, listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode discusses suicide, psychological manipulation, trauma, child abuse, coercive control, sexual abuse, violence, mass death, and other sensitive topics which may be triggering and upsetting.

🔍 EPISODE SUMMARY:

Cults in America, one of our most powerful episodes yet, draws on historical examples of famous cults in the United States to explore:

➔ How do cults start?

➔ How do cults control people?

➔ How do people get out?

We are joined by our guest host Heather Ford, who shares her own deeply personal experiences and opinions related to this topic.

♥️ Special thanks to Heather and our Chatter Social community for your thoughtful questions, emotional reactions, and deep reflections.

📢 DISCLAIMER:

This podcast episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys, law enforcement, or medical professionals. Any individuals, entities, or organizations named who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All views, opinions and statements shared are those of the individual speaker, guest, or audience member and do not represent the views of Joseph, Adrienne, Debate the News: True Crime or its affiliates. If you or someone you know needs support, help may be available via the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

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🎧 A Debate the News: True Crime Production

What happens when a story of a missing child unravels into a suspected murder case—and the parents are the ones accused?

In this powerful episode of Debate the News: True Crime Edition, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker dive deep into the tragic disappearance and suspected murder of seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro.

What began in Yucaipa, California, as a frantic report of a parking lot abduction quickly escalated into a murder investigation that stunned the community. We walk you through the detailed timeline: from the initial 911 call, to the inconsistencies in Rebecca Haro’s story, to the arrests of both parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, on murder charges. Along the way, we explore the failures of the child protection system, the dangers of misinformation in true crime communities, and the heartache of a community left mourning.

Key guests and audience voices weigh in on questions of justice, prevention, and accountability. Together, we confront difficult truths about how child abuse cases are handled—and how preventable tragedies slip through the cracks.

Key Takeaways:

➡️ Why investigators doubted the abduction story within days.

➡️ The shocking criminal history of Jake Haro—and how a suspended sentence may have cost baby Emmanuel his life.

➡️ How community vigils turned into outrage as the case shifted from missing child to homicide.

➡️ The role of social media: both helpful and harmful in an active investigation.

➡️ Calls for systemic change in child protection services and the justice system.

Guest Contributors:

➡️ Momo

➡️ Mariana

➡️ Debbie

➡️ Heather

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

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Disclaimer:

This episode discusses violence against a child, including child abuse and possible homicide, with details some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, help may be available via the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Adrienne and Joseph are not law enforcement officers, attorneys, or forensic experts. We do our best to research each case thoroughly, but this show is recorded live with minimal editing. Any factual inaccuracies are unintentional. Any individuals, organizations, or entities mentioned who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The opinions of our guests and audience contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or Debate the News.

Did Amanda Knox’s ordeal reveal the truth about justice—or the dangers of media sensationalism and mistranslation?

In this episode of Debate the News: True Crime , Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker revisit the infamous Amanda Knox case—the 2007 murder of British exchange student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy.

We trace the shocking discovery, the controversial investigations, the intense press coverage, and the years of courtroom twists that captivated the world. With audience voices weighing in, we explore forensic flaws, cultural clashes, translation errors, and the role of tabloids in shaping public perception. Was justice served—or was it a miscarriage fueled by headlines and pressure?

Key Takeaways

➔ The murder of Meredith Kercher exposed flaws in cross-cultural investigations and forensic reliability.

➔ Media nicknames like “Foxy Knoxy” shaped global perception before trials even began.

➔ Translation errors and language barriers magnified confusion and suspicion.

➔ After years of trials, acquittals, and retrials, Italy’s highest court ended the case with insufficient evidence to convict Knox and Sollecito.

➔ Rudy Guede remains the only person convicted, serving time for his role in the crime.

Guest Contributors

➔ Mariana

➔ Debbie

➔ Nuala

➔ DoraMaria

➔ Andy

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Theme Song: Alaina Cross - Karma [NCS Release]

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Disclaimer

This episode contains discussions of violent crimes, sexual violence, and disturbing details that some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. All individuals mentioned who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views and opinions shared by our guest hosts and audience contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or Debate the News: True Crime Edition.

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The Jussie Smollett saga remains one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory. From his shocking report of a hate crime in 2019 to the dramatic twists of multiple indictments, dropped charges, retrials, and an overturned conviction, the story has all the elements of a true-crime drama played out in real life.

In this episode of Debate the News: True Crime Edition, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker lead a charged discussion recorded live on Chatter Social, with a very passionate audience. Together, they unpack the evidence, the contradictions, the Netflix documentary, and the larger cultural questions this case ignited.

→ The initial report of a hate crime against Jussie Smollett shocked Hollywood and the nation, sparking widespread support and outrage.

→ Police investigations quickly shifted, with accusations that Smollett staged the attack using two acquaintances—the Osundairo brothers.

→ Charges were dropped in 2019, only to be reinstated later, leading to a conviction in 2021 that was ultimately overturned on appeal in 2024.

→ Audience members debated credibility, police misconduct, media bias, and the long-term damage such cases may cause to real victims of hate crimes.

→ The case remains unresolved in the court of public opinion, highlighting deep divides on issues of race, fame, truth, and justice.

→ Jonathan

→ Steven

→ Mariana

→ Debbie

→ Lyrical

→ Ann

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Theme Song: Alaina Cross - Karma [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/karma

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/karmaAT/youtube

This episode contains discussions of violent crimes, sexual violence, and disturbing details that some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. All individuals mentioned who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views and opinions shared by our guest hosts and audience contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or Debate the News: True Crime Edition.

👉 Subscribe to Debate the News: True Crime Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Overcast, or wherever you listen.

What happens when a family man hides the darkest of secrets in his own backyard?

In this chilling episode, hosts Joseph Labasco and Adrienne Barker—joined by guest host Angie (aka AngiesWorld)—uncover the haunting story of Herb Baumeister and the Fox Hollow Farm murders. Behind the façade of wealth, family, and respectability lay a predator who preyed on young men in Indianapolis throughout the 1990s.

From charred bone fragments scattered across 18 wooded acres to mannequins eerily posed by a swimming pool, the Fox Hollow Farm case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about stigma, bias, missed red flags, and the resilience of victims’ families who waited decades for answers.

💔 Victims Remembered: John Lee “Johnny” Bayer, Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Jones, Richard Douglas Hamilton Jr., Allen Lee Livingston, Steven Spurlin Hale, Allen Wayne Broussard, Roger Allen Goodlet, Michael Frederick “Mike” Keirn, Manuel Resendez, and Daniel Thomas Halloran—while many still remain unnamed.

➔ The facade of normalcy: how Herb Baumeister balanced a “family man” image with a secret predatory double life.

➔ Missed red flags—from a human skull dismissed in 1994 to ignored missing persons reports in the gay community.

➔ Over 10,000 bone fragments unearthed at Fox Hollow Farm, a discovery that shocked even veteran investigators.

➔ The frustration of justice denied: Baumeister’s suicide in 1996 left families without a trial or conviction.

➔ Modern breakthroughs: DNA and forensic genealogy have identified victims decades later, bringing long-awaited closure.

The Fox Hollow Farm murders are more than a horrific true crime story—they expose systemic failures in how missing persons cases, particularly in marginalized communities, were investigated in the 1990s. They remind us of the persistence of investigators, advocates, and families who never stopped seeking truth.

Even today, identifications continue—proving that time and technology can still bring names to the nameless.

Watch The Fox Hollow Playground of a Serial Killer (Hulu, 2025) for a deeper dive into this haunting case.

Connect with guest host Angie’s World on YouTube and her podcast Angie’s World.

Guest Host: Angie (AngiesWorld)

Audience Contributors: Mariana, Mary Kim, Debbie, Denise

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Theme Song: Alaina Cross - Karma [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/karma

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/karmaAT/youtube

This episode contains discussions of violent crimes, sexual violence, and disturbing details that some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. All individuals mentioned who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views and opinions shared by our guest hosts and audience contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or Debate the News: True Crime Edition.

👉 Subscribe to Debate the News: True Crime Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Overcast or wherever you listen.

📍 Recorded Live on Chatter Social | Hosted by Joseph Lobosco & Adrienne Barker

What happens when a quiet college town wakes up to an unimaginable tragedy?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco are diving into a case that shocked the nation and upended a quiet college town – the Idaho College Murders. In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus home.The tragedy has raised tough questions about safety on campus, the power of modern forensic technology, and the intense media spotlight that can surround a case.

Charity Links:

→ Ethan’s Smile Foundation:

https://www.ethanssmile.org/

→ Made With Kindness Foundation:

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⚖️ Disclaimer:

Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

Speakers:

→ Adrienne Barker — Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Host

→ Mariana — Guest Contributor

→ Debbie — Guest Contributor

→ Steven — Guest Contributor

→ Lyrical — Guest Contributor

→ Angie — Guest Contributor

→ Steve — Guest Contributor

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Theme Song: Alaina Cross - Karma [NCS Release]

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🎧 A Debate the News: True Crime Production

📍 Recorded Live on Chatter Social | Hosted by Joseph Lobosco & Adrienne Barker

🎧 A Debate the News: True Crime Production

What happens when a city begins to fear it’s living through the reign of a serial killer?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco unpack the chilling case of five women murdered around Portland in 2022–2023, a series of deaths that stunned the Pacific Northwest and left families demanding answers.

What you’ll hear:

→ The stories of Kristen Smith, Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real — young women whose lives were cut short under suspicious and brutal circumstances

→ How the bodies were discovered in remote fields, culverts, farms, and forests, often far from where the women were last seen alive in Portland

→ The slow recognition of a pattern, and the public’s growing fear that a serial killer was at large

→ The arrest of Jesse Calhoun, a repeat offender controversially released early from prison after fighting wildfires, and how his background fueled outrage

→ Indictments connecting him to four murders, with one case still unresolved — and why the timeline to trial stretches into 2026–2027

→ The frustration of families who felt their daughters’ struggles with addiction, homelessness, or mental health delayed a serious response from law enforcement

→ The larger question: how many serial killers may be active across the U.S., and why are vulnerable women so often overlooked?

Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

→ Adrienne Barker — Co-Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Co-Host

→ Mariana — Guest Contributor

→ Debbie — Guest Contributor

→ Mary Kim — Guest Contributor

→ Pamela — Guest Contributor

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Theme Song: Alaina Cross - Karma [NCS Release]

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