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This is the story of Brittany Zamora, a sixth-grade teacher whose relationship with her 13-year-old student crossed unthinkable lines. It’s a case that not only exposes the abuse of power but forces us to confront something society rarely talks about... male victims of sexual abuse. In this episode, we’ll take you step by step through the crime, how it began, how it escalated, and how it finally came to light. This is more than just a case. It’s a window into the cracks in a system meant to protect our children and the ripple effects of betrayal that can last a lifetime. This is Episode 57, Broken Trust: The Case of Brittany Zamora.

Show Notes:

Dreading (Crime & Psychology)–Teacher of the Year: The Sickening Case of Brittany Zamora

Dad Realizes Teacher is a Child Predator - YouTube

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Most days pass without consequence. We move through routines, errands, small talk, to do lists...unaware of how fragile the ordinary really is. But sometimes, without warning, an ordinary day becomes the one that changes everything. Because everything we are...our choices, our reactions, our instincts, gets revealed in those brief, irreversible moments. And sometimes… our choices are seemingly intertwined with another's. This is the story of a child, a stranger, and a moment that changed everything. Welcome to Episode 56, The Boy at the Mall.

Sources:

Fundraiser for Landens Family by Noah Hanneman : Help For Landen - Mall Of America Attack Victim

The Story of Landen Hoffmann

Man sentenced for throwing child off balcony at Mall of America

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There’s an old saying: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."
It’s a fitting lens for this episode because sometimes, even when something is terrible, it's familiar. Today, we’re going to examine two cases with a chilling common thread: domestic violence that didn’t just leave bruises or broken bones but left behind permanent, life-altering disfigurement. And yet, perhaps even more shocking than the brutality itself... is that the victims, against all odds, took their abusers back.

We'll navigate the tangled web of trauma, hope, fear, and survival and in doing so, perhaps offer strength, courage, and a voice to those still trapped in the shadows of abuse. This is Episode 55: The Devil You Know.

Domestic Violence resource & help: 1-800-799-SAFE

Sources:
Crazy Love–2007/documentary directed by Dan Klores & Fisher Stevens (story of Linda Riss & Burt Pugach)

Evil Lives Here-Season 17, Episode 3/My Father Let the Darkness In

womenslaw.org

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As Summer approaches, families look forward to road trips and vacations, while children relish the freedom of unstructured days—exploring neighborhoods, breathing in fresh air, and experiencing the timeless rhythm of boredom. These moments are cherished, often reflecting the summers we once had. For 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, a spirited and strong-willed girl, this was no exception. But what happens when innocence is shattered? When are the trust and purity of childhood violated by someone close? This brings us to a haunting question: Are monsters born, or are they created? In today's episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kiaya Campbell, whose brutal murder challenges us to confront ideas of the complexities of human nature and the factors that contribute to such heinous acts. Welcome to Episode 54: The Murder of Kiaya Campbell.

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Footage Shows Teen Luring 10 Year Old to Her Death - YouTube (Recommended 47:00)

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Our case begins with a narcissistic mother, a woman who begins to see her children as burdens instead of sources of love, as the relationship begins to warp with resentment and distance. What begins is a dynamic of manipulation slowly becomes full enmeshment—particularly with one daughter, who starts to mirror the same self-centered behaviors where boundaries blur and the mother’s sense of identity becomes entwined with her daughter’s. The daughter, once seeking validation, begins to internalize her mother's toxic patterns, adopting them as her own, eventually becoming an extension of her mother’s need for control, feeding off the same emotional chaos that once consumed her. Boundaries vanish, and the daughter now wraps her mother’s narcissism around herself, a twisted bond where the lines between love and control fade, and whether she is merely an object to fill the emptiness in her mother’s life. Welcome to Episode 53, Enmeshed: The Staudte Murders

Sources:

Peacock: Snapped- Season 20, Episode 9 Diane Staudte
Home Sweet Murder- Season 44, Episode 15

Free Attachment Style Test | The Attachment Project

Caught by her own diary YouTube Interrogation Tapes

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Sometimes, the most terrifying crimes are the ones that seem to happen without reason — crimes where the victims and perpetrators have no connection, no shared history, and no clear motive. It’s the randomness that chills us to the core: the idea that danger can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. These are the stories that unsettle us the most because they shatter our sense of security. We like to believe that if we stay out of trouble, trouble will stay away from us — but what happens when that belief is proven false? When violence arrives, uninvited and unexplained, it leaves a community shaken and a nation questioning just how safe we really are. This is Episode 52, Blood On Snow: The Wichita Massacre.

Sources:

Thanks to Crimelibrary.org–The Wichita Horror
Murderpedia–Carr Brothers
Reginald and Jonathan Carr | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom
The Wichita Eagle by Ron Sylvester-Nov. 10, 2002
Find A Grave

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We’re once again delving into a case that has haunted the small town of Delphi, Indiana—the horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, known as The Delphi Murders. When we first covered this case in 2021 (actually, our very first episode), it was a chilling mystery with very little known. Now, with new revelations, the story has only grown more complex.

A case filled with shocking twists, unanswered questions, and lingering doubts—this investigation has never been straightforward. After years of searching for justice, a man was finally arrested, tried, and convicted. But did they convict the right man? Or was Richard Allen merely a convenient scapegoat for something far more sinister? This is Episode 51: The Delphi Murders Revisited.

Sources:

A 360 tour of the Monon High Bridge

Liberty German Obituary (2002 - 2017) - Delphi, IN - Journal & Courier

Abigail Williams Obituary (2003 - 2017) - Delphi, IN - Journal & Courier

What Cries Out First Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1812617/episodes/8804447-the-delphi-murders-social-media-and-the-dual-side.mp3?download=true

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Falling in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences, a promise of devotion and sacred vows. Two individuals brought together with youthful passion, blossoming into comfort and stability, the hope that they will grow old together. In her youth, Elizabeth Broderick was the apple of Daniel’s eye and together, they planned to build a life filled with love, dreams, and shared moments. But over time, the foundation of their love began to crack. Betty, no longer the object of Daniel’s affection, felt herself fade into the background. What was once adoration turned to neglect, and Betty’s insecurity grew into a suffocating bitterness. The woman she had once been seemed lost, overshadowed by the fear of being forgotten. In the anguish of feeling discarded, Betty’s pain spiraled into rage into one final, desperate act—a shot to the heart—and the murder of two lives. Welcome to Episode 50, Betty Broderick: Heartbreak Murder.


Sources:
Netflix Series: Dirty John
American Justice: A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
Court TV Betty Broderick

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