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Stop the Killing

Stop the Killing

By: Evergreen Podcasts & Sarah Ferris Media
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 Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey. Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence. Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.509981 Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral

    CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral
    Oct 20 2025
    🎧 NEW FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral A $3.75 billion international search-and-rescue organisation. Admirals from around the globe. A mission that promised purpose — and pay.But what happens when the story doesn’t quite add up? From the creator of Stop the Killing and Klooghless: The Long Con, Sarah Ferris takes listeners on an 18-month global investigation to uncover the truth behind an organisation that may not be all it seems. 🎙️ THE BADmiral is Season Two of CONmunity Podcast — and all episodes are available now.Start with Episodes 1 & 2 wherever you get your podcasts — or binge the entire season ad-free right now on:👉 Apple Podcasts👉 Patreon.com/CONmunity ⚓️ Follow the investigation. Meet the people who believed. And discover why seeing deception while you’re in it can feel like trying to catch smoke in your hands. Produced by Sarah Ferris Media on the Killer Podcasts Network Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: Stop the Killing Klooghless – The Long Con The Bravery Academy Guilty Greenie 📧 Contact: conningthecon@yahoo.com🌐 Website: Sarah Ferris Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • S6B2 Update: Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    S6B2 Update: Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination
    Sep 29 2025
    If you want the very latest updates on this case, head to Patreon or Apple Subscriptions — that’s where we’re posting breaking news episodes as soon as they happen. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @stopthekillingstories for updates and behind-the-scenes content. In this episode, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the Bureau’s Active Shooter Program — brings you the latest on the Charlie Kirk assassination case following the Utah County prosecutor’s first press conference. Katherine breaks down: Why the case was filed at the state level as an “information” rather than a federal indictment The seven charges now filed, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child The aggravating factors that could increase sentencing: children present at the shooting and targeting political expression How text messages and a handwritten note became central evidence What the prosecutor’s decision to seek the death penalty means for the long road ahead As always, Katherine takes the heat out of the headlines and focuses on the facts. Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early access. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. More about Katherine Schweit and her work: Katherine Schweit. Connect with Sarah Ferris: Sarah Ferris Media. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Support us on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions for exclusive bite-sized episodes and more. Leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show. Follow us on Instagram @stopthekillingstories for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Send us your questions, feedback, and case suggestions through our websites or Instagram. Stop the Bleed training FBI RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media production on the Killer Podcasts Network. Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: Conning the Con Klooghless – The Long Con Guilty Greenie The Bravery Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • S6 B1 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expert Katherine Schweit Explains What We Know

    S6 B1 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expert Katherine Schweit Explains What We Know
    Sep 18 2025
    Subscriber Exclusive Early Access In this special briefing, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the Bureau’s Active Shooter Program — brings her insider expertise to unpack the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. Recorded just days after the Utah campus shooting, Katherine cuts through the noise of conspiracy theories and political spin to deliver verified facts: how the sniper carried out the attack, what evidence investigators recovered, and why the suspect’s background and online activity matter. Drawing on her decades inside the FBI, Katherine explains the investigative process step by step — from sniper tactics to forensic analysis, possible charges, and how law enforcement builds a timeline to uncover motive. She also connects this case to the broader patterns she saw while leading the FBI’s response to mass shootings: political, ideological, or ego-driven violence that thrives in an atmosphere of hate. Most importantly, Katherine leaves listeners with a call to action: recognize the warning signs, take responsibility for how we speak and share online, and choose kindness over division. Because preventing violence starts long before a trigger is pulled. Relevant Resources and Links: Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early access. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. More about Katherine Schweit and her work: Katherine Schweit. Connect with Sarah Ferris: Sarah Ferris Media. Calls to Action: Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Support us on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions for exclusive bite-sized episodes and more. Leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show. Follow us on Instagram @stopthekillingstories for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Send us your questions, feedback, and case suggestions through our websites or Instagram. SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE DON’T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” RESOURCES Stop the Bleed training FBI RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media on the Killer Podcasts Network Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE THE BRAVERY ACADEMY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
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