Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

In this episode of Triggered, we tell one of the most horrifying, and ultimately inspiring, survival stories in true crime history. In 1994, South African woman Alison Botha was abducted, brutally assaulted, and left for dead after a night out with friends. Her attackers slit her throat, disemboweled her, and abandoned her in a desolate area, convinced she wouldn’t live.But Alison refused to die.Through unimaginable pain and sheer force of will, she held her own body together and walked toward help—saving her own life and later helping authorities bring her attackers to justice. This is not just a story of violence. It’s a story of raw human survival, resilience, and what it means to choose to live when death is certain.Listener discretion is strongly advised.Listen everywhere: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THROWBACK EPISODE! Welcome to the Cecil Hotel...you can check in but you may never leave. For nearly a century, the Cecil Hotel has stood in the heart of Los Angeles as more than just a building. Its walls have absorbed tragedy, violence, disappearance, and death, each floor whispered with secrets, each room touched by something unsettling.In this episode, we descend into the dark history of the Cecil. From its early days as a glamorous destination to its slow decay into a magnet for the vulnerable, the desperate, and, in some cases, the predatory. We’ll unravel the infamous residents, unexplained deaths, and the eerie patterns that seem to cling to the hotel like a stain that won’t fade.Is the Cecil simply a reflection of its surroundings? Or is there something more ominous at work — a force that pulls certain people through its doors and refuses to let them leave alive?Lights off. Doors locked. Let’s check in.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2013, 19-year-old college student Bryce Laspisa vanished without a trace on a dark stretch of California highway. His abandoned car, overturned near a remote lake, became the center of a chilling mystery filled with unanswered questions, erratic behavior, bizarre phone calls, and sightings that never quite made sense.In this episode, we dive deep into the hours leading up to Bryce’s disappearance: the strange detours, the midnight conversations, the emotional unraveling, and the final moments where he was seen alive. And while we follow the facts, patterns, and theories that have haunted this case for over a decade, we also explore an unsettling possibility: that what happened to Bryce might not fit within the world we know.Inspired by the eerie cultural pull of Stranger Things and the concept of “the upside down,” this episode examines whether Bryce’s disappearance was simply a tragic accident… or if the truth lives somewhere darker, stranger, and impossible to explain.No body. No answers. No closure.Just a young man who seemed to be slipping further and further from reality until he was gone.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight-year-old Gizzell Ford had dreams, hopes, and a little diary where she wrote about wanting to be a “good girl” and make her family proud. Instead, her final months became a haunting record of unimaginable cruelty, captured in her own handwriting.In this episode of Triggered, we walk through the heartbreaking story of Gizzell’s short life, the warning signs that were missed, and the horrifying events that unfolded inside a Chicago apartment where she should have been safe. You’ll hear the chilling entries from her diary, the disturbing family dynamics at play, and the investigation that uncovered the truth behind her injuries, her isolation, and the abuse that ultimately took her life.This is an episode about resilience, systems that failed a child, and the justice that followed, but it’s also a reminder of why stories like Gizzell’s matter. Because children who can’t speak for themselves need us to speak for them.**Listener discretion is strongly advised.**Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 8-year-old Leila Fowler was found stabbed to death inside her family’s home in Valley Springs, California, her small community went into a full-blown panic. Neighbours armed themselves, parents kept their kids indoors, and deputies launched one of the largest manhunts the county had ever seen. Because according to Leila’s 12-year-old brother, an unknown intruder had slipped inside the house… and vanished.But as investigators dug deeper, the story began to unravel. Witness statements shifted. Timelines blurred. Evidence didn’t quite add up. And the truth hiding behind the Fowler family’s walls was darker, and closer, than anyone wanted to believe.In this episode of Triggered, we walk through the chaotic investigation, the fear that gripped an entire community, and the heartbreaking truth at the center of the Fowler home. This is the story of a little girl whose life was cut short… and the mystery that consumed a town.Follow us everywhere: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Toppan: the so-called “Jolly” nurse who used charm, confidence, and a warm bedside manner to mask something far darker. Behind the smile was a woman who experimented on her patients, poisoned with precision, and confessed she wanted to kill more people than any man who ever lived.In this episode, we unravel the trauma that shaped her, the victims who trusted her, and the psychology of a woman who believed she had the right to decide who lived and who died. This is the story of a caregiver turned predator… and the deadly power she believed she held over every life she touched.Follow us everywhere: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 1920s, a quiet patch of land in Wineville, California hid one of the most disturbing crimes in American history. Children vanished. Families searched. And behind the walls of a chicken farm, a predator lurked.In this episode, we dive deep into the life and crimes of Gordon Stewart Northcott; a man whose brutality shattered families, reshaped a town, and haunted an entire generation. Through survivor accounts, historical records, and psychological insight, we unravel what happened on that isolated farm… and how the truth finally clawed its way into the light.This is a dark and difficult case involving child victims. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Be sure to follow us everywhere! linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine being told that your unarmed son who was shot point blank in the face "asked for it". It almost sounds too ludicrous to be true. But for Samantha, Aaron Dakota Biddle's mother, this was reality. In May 2018, while picking up his things from an ex-girlfriends house, Dakota was shot in the face and died instantly. The circus that followed his untimely death is truly astonishing. Join Ashley and Chantal and special guest, Samantha as we talk about Dakota's life, murder and how his family has been treated by authorities since his death. Please sign the petition for Dakota here; https://www.change.org/justice4dakotaListen anywhere you get your podcasts; linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the supernatural takes the stand?In this episode of Triggered, we dive into real-life trials that blurred the line between crime and the unexplainable.From Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the man who claimed demonic possession made him kill…to the Greenbrier Ghost, where a dead woman “testified” from beyond the grave…and the sleepwalking killers — Scott Falater and Kenneth Parks — who forced courts to ask what “intent” even means when the mind is asleep.Join the gals as they chat about how the justice system wrestles with demons, ghosts, and the gray areas of human consciousness.Were these defendants guilty — or haunted?Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2!!!Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins was one of the most sadistic serial killers in American history, but he didn’t start that way. Born into poverty in South Carolina, “Pee Wee” spent his early years bouncing between abuse, reform schools, and prison, where his hunger for control and violence began to grow. Over the decades, Gaskins would leave behind a trail of bodies, lies, and twisted confessions that blurred the line between truth and delusion.In this episode, we trace the evolution of a man who called himself “the meanest man in America”, from small-town troublemaker to the so-called “Coastal Kills” that turned his name into a legend of terror.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Chantal and Ashley on their one-year anniversary of Triggered! The gals took a trip back to where it all began...the Ottawa Valley. This episode is chaos, but it's Triggered chaos so it's fair game. www.triggeredthepodcast.comMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A family home in a quiet London suburb becomes the center of one of the most chilling hauntings ever documented. In 1977, the Hodgson family began experiencing the unexplainable, furniture levitating, violent knocks echoing through the walls, and a young girl speaking in a growling voice that wasn’t her own.Investigators, skeptics, and journalists all witnessed activity that defied logic. Was it a troubled child seeking attention… or something darker, demanding to be heard?In this episode of Triggered, we dive into the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case with a detailed, narrative retelling of every terrifying moment: the voices, the investigators, the controversy and the entity that refused to leave.Lock your doors. Keep the lights on. And whatever you do… don’t answer if the house comes knocking.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two truly unsettling tales — one from the carnival ring and one from a quiet Arkansas street — both haunted by violence, deformity, and the darker side of spectacle.First up: Grady Stiles Jr. He was born into the sideshow world, billed as “Lobster Boy” thanks to his ectrodactyly (claw-like extremities), and performed as part of a traveling carnival family. But stage lights can cast shadows: behind the act was alcoholism, abuse, murder of his daughter’s fiancé the night before the wedding, and ultimately his own gunning down—allegedly in a conspiracy involving his wife and stepson. Then: Jarrell Floyd Bettis—aka “Dog Boy”—a childhood and adulthood marred by animal cruelty, alleged parental abuse, and the legends surrounding his house in Quitman, Arkansas. From tortured strays to locked-away parents, his story spirals into a home so feared that even today the house is rumored to be haunted.We’ll explore both how spectacle and deformity became props for a harsh existence, how abuse and power dynamics played out in each story, and what these men’s ends tell us about the world they inhabited. Plus, we’ll ask: is it enough to say “weird”? Because this week, weird doesn’t even cover it.Grab your headphones, adjust the lighting, and join us as we step into carnival shadows and suburban dread…Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2007, the quiet town of Cheshire, Connecticut, was shattered by a home invasion so brutal it shook the entire nation. The Petit family’s ordinary summer evening turned into a night of unimaginable horror, an act of cruelty that left deep scars on everyone who heard their story. In this episode, we walk you through every harrowing moment, the investigation that followed, and the disturbing psychology behind the men who turned a family’s home into a nightmare. This is the story of the Petit Family Murders, one of the most haunting crimes in American history.**Thank you for your patience during the AWS outage**Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ashley and Chantal as they dive into four haunting missing persons cases that have long since gone cold. Each disappearance carries its own chilling clues, eerie coincidences, and unsettling twists that defy logic. From sudden vanishings to bizarre last sightings, we explore what might have really happened, and the strange, almost supernatural occurrences that continue to surround these cases.Join us as we piece together timelines, sift through theories, and ask the question that haunts every cold case: how can someone just disappear?Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriggeredthePodMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this throwback episode (from March 2025) we’re diving into the twisted mind of John Haigh, better known as the Acid Bath Killer. Haigh believed he could outsmart the law by making his victims vanish—literally—using sulphuric acid. But as his greed grew, so did his body count. Join us as we unravel his gruesome crimes, the shocking mistakes that led to his capture, and the chilling psychology behind a man who thought he had found the perfect murder method. Was he a criminal mastermind or just another overconfident killer? Tune in and decide for yourself.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the quiet town of Essex, England, John and Lois McCullough seemed to disappear without a trace. Their daughter, Virginia, told neighbours and friends they had moved away and that they were happy and simply wanted privacy.But when police entered the family home years later, they found the grim truth. John and Lois had never left. Their remains were discovered inside, hidden by the daughter who had murdered them.In this episode of Triggered, we explore the disturbing case of Virginia McCullough, a story of loneliness, manipulation, and denial. What drives someone to not only kill their parents but to live alongside their remains as though nothing happened?Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins was found murdered outside her home, the small town of Pocahontas was rocked to its core. What began as a suspected domestic dispute soon spiraled into something far darker, a betrayal that no one saw coming. As investigators followed the trail, suspicion fell squarely on her ex-husband… until the shocking truth emerged.In this episode, we unravel the disturbing story of Linda Collins, her rise to power, her tumultuous marriage, and the devastating twist that exposed a deadly secret buried close to home.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1982 horror film Poltergeist is remembered for its groundbreaking scares, but its legacy goes far beyond the screen. In this episode of Triggered, we investigate the infamous “Poltergeist Curse.” Why did so many cast members meet tragic ends? What sinister coincidences fueled the legend that the production was haunted? And could there be truth behind the whispers of a Hollywood curse? Settle in as we pull back the curtain on one of cinema’s most unsettling mysteries.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic abuse is often seen through one lens: men as perpetrators, women as victims. But the truth is far more complicated.In this episode of Triggered, we flip the stereotype and uncover two disturbing cases where women were the abusers and their partners paid the ultimate price.We explore the high-profile case of Courtney Tailor, the OnlyFans model who killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli, and the lesser-known but equally harrowing story of Maureen Rickards, who tormented and murdered her husband Jeremy before hiding his body in their garden.These cases force us to confront a difficult reality: abuse doesn’t always look the way we expect, and ignoring it can be deadly.Domestic Abuse Hotline US: 800.799.SAFE (7233)Domestic Abuse Hotline Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.htmlFollow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriggeredthePodMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Corll, remembered as one of the most sadistic killers in American history, preyed on young boys in Houston throughout the early 1970s. With the help of teenage accomplices, Corll lured victims with promises of candy, parties, and trust before subjecting them to unspeakable horrors. In this episode of Triggered, we unravel the disturbing story of Corll’s double life, from the quiet man who ran a candy company to the mastermind of a killing spree that shocked Texas. This chilling case pulls back the curtain on how manipulation, secrecy, and fear can allow evil to hide in plain sight.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brilliant medical student with a picture-perfect future. A secret online persona that promised desire and quick cash. And a trail of women left terrified, one murdered, in the wake of his deception. In this episode of Triggered, we dive deep into the chilling case of Philip Markoff, the so-called “Craigslist Killer.” We’ll unravel how a man who seemed to have it all used the shadows of online classified ads to carry out a string of violent attacks, and how investigators pieced together the clues that led to his shocking downfall.Listen to his and Megan's interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUrYtvqZcjs and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcgKJgGrcoAMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 22-year-old Julian Buchwald and his girlfriend went for a quiet walk in the Australian bush, they expected a peaceful afternoon surrounded by nature. Instead, they vanished. What followed was a harrowing ordeal of captivity and a story so twisted it could have been ripped from a thriller. In this episode of Triggered, we dive into the chilling details of the so-called “Bushland Pact,” the shocking truth behind Julian’s abduction, and how love, lies, and survival collided in one of Australia’s most unforgettable cases.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Sowell lived in a Cleveland neighborhood, blending into the background while hiding one of the darkest secrets imaginable. Behind the doors of his home, the bodies of women were slowly piling up, yet for years, no one knew.In this episode of Triggered, we take you inside the life and crimes of Anthony Sowell. From his early years and military service to the horrifying discovery that shocked the world, we explore how Sowell managed to escape suspicion for so long, the devastating impact on his victims’ families, and the systemic failures that let him continue killing.This is the story of a man who became known as The Cleveland Strangler, and the community that will never forget.Follow us on Youtube, Tiktok, Facebook and more! linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something ancient stirred in Adams, Tennessee... and it never left.Today, we dive into the chilling legend of the Bell Witch, a haunting so intense, it tormented an entire family, allegedly spoke in full sentences, and even drew the attention of a future U.S. president. Was it a vengeful spirit, a clever hoax, or something even darker?Join us as we unravel the eerie events, disturbing encounters, and the enduring questions that still haunt the Bell family farm today.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the hits don’t heal?In this episode of Triggered, we uncover the dark side of sports and the devastating effects of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)—a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. CTE has been linked to memory loss, paranoia, aggression, and in some of the most chilling cases, murder.We explore three infamous stories where CTE may have played a role in unthinkable violence:Chris Benoit, the WWE superstar whose double murder-suicide shocked the wrestling world.Phillip Adams, the former NFL player who killed six people in South Carolina before turning the gun on himself.Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots tight end whose meteoric rise ended in paranoia, violence, and a prison cell.Three men. Three crimes. One recurring connection.⚠️ Listener discretion is advised: this episode includes discussions of murder, suicide, and domestic violence.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Chase, forever remembered as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” left behind one of the most disturbing legacies in American true crime history. In this episode, we dive deep into the life and mind of a man plagued by severe mental illness, paranoia, and obsession with blood. From his troubled childhood and early warning signs to the terrifying murders that shocked California in the late 1970s, we unravel the chilling story of how Richard Chase spiraled into madness—and the brutal crimes that made him infamous.Vern Miroth’s Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/family-killed-serial-killer-were-130000221.htmlMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1996, 18-year-old Berry Bryant vanished after leaving a dorm party at Northwest College. Hours later, the truth of her brutal murder would shake the small town of Powell, Wyoming, and expose the terrifying obsession of a fellow student.Connect with usLinktree: https://linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastWebsite: https://www.triggeredthepodcast.com/YouTube: youtube.com/TriggeredthePodInstagram: instagram.com/triggered.the.pod/Facebook: facebook.com/triggeredthepodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XDQG10zC8rnidANP0bZxA?si=DJ2YXi4GSUiY4eWw8hapdgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/triggered-the-true-crime-podcast/id1777144796Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2017, two best friends: 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German. The girls set out for an afternoon walk along the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. What began as a carefree day in the woods would end in tragedy, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in modern American true crime.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Triggered gals as they share short stories of the obscure. Between true crime mysteries and cryptid stories, you will want to curl up with a hot cup of tea and revel in the goosebumps.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2023, a headless body was found in a Sapporo love hotel. Soon after, 29-year-old Runa Tamura was arrested, along with her parents, for their alleged roles in a shocking murder and cover-up. This case reveals the disturbing family dynamics behind one of Japan’s most chilling crimes.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the sweltering summer of 1990, Gainesville, Florida was paralyzed by terror. Over the course of just a few days, five students were brutally murdered in their own homes. The killer, later known as the Gainesville Ripper, didn’t just take lives, he staged his victims in ways designed to shock and horrify. But beyond the crimes themselves lies an even darker layer: his twisted partnership with crime writer Sondra London, a relationship that blurred the line between infamy, obsession, and exploitation. In this episode, we dive into the life of Danny Rolling, the man behind the mask, the chaos he unleashed, and the controversy that followed him all the way to his execution.SourcesVictim identities, dates, and arrest details; campsite evidence; charges and plea; execution details; and Rolling’s serenade to Sondra London are drawn from a synthesis of court records and reporting, including Wikipedia’s consolidated case history with embedded citations and the A&E case overview. WikipediaA&ERolling’s shooting of his father in May 1990 and his father’s survival with permanent injuries: ABC 20/20 reporting and Biography’s case background. ABC7 ChicagoBiographyShreveport Grissom family triple homicide and subsequent Rolling confession: AP/KSLA archives. AP NewsExecution (Oct 25, 2006; 6:13 p.m. at Florida State Prison) and contemporaneous coverage: Washington Post/AP; last-moments reporting that he sang a gospel hymn: Oxygen True Crime. The Washington PostOxygenSondra London collaboration (The Making of a Serial Killer) and the Florida “Son of Sam”–style forfeiture ruling against her; amounts seized; legal context: Washington Post (1998) and University of Florida coverage of Florida’s use of forfeiture statutes. The Washington Postarchive.news.ufl.eduGainesville’s 34th Street Wall memorial to the victims (names, history): 34th Street Wall entry. WikipediaMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gift meant to bring joy instead brought chaos, fear, and the chilling presence of something inhuman. Join us as we explore the disturbing encounters that led the Warrens to declare Annabelle one of the most dangerous items in their occult collection—and why she remains sealed away to this day.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a quiet spring afternoon in Woodstock, Ontario, eight-year-old Victoria “Tori” Stafford left school and never made it home. What began as a missing child case quickly turned into a desperate search filled with confusion, false leads, and an entire community holding its breath. In this episode, we retrace the final moments Tori was seen, the shocking investigation that followed, and the chilling truth that would leave the country reeling.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 13, 1987, 12‑year‑old Trina Campbell—living in a Brampton group home—didn’t return home from school. What followed would become one of Canada’s most chilling crime stories. The suspect, Douglas Robert Worth, a convicted rapist from Nova Scotia, had ominously warned authorities of his deadly intentions toward children—warnings that sadly went unheeded.Over the next six harrowing months, Worth disposed of, retrieved, and repeatedly relocated Trina’s remains—his victim’s body moved like a grotesque trophy His own stepson and sister became crucial informants, tipping off investigators who launched surveillance operations that ultimately caught Worth in the act—with Trina’s head discovered in his car.Convicted of second‑degree murder and sentenced to life in prison, Worth remained behind bars—until recently. Now, at age 73, he’s been granted parole and is living under strict conditions in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Halifax Regional Police have alerted the public accordingly, emphasizing his “high-risk” status and barring any contact with children, along with other tight restrictions.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FINAL bonus case for Summer '25!Mary Collins was creative and special. She wasn't like the other girls. And a group of sick and twisted monsters couldn't accept that she was unique. What they did to her was the deepest level of depravity.Brand new episode Friday!EDIT: Lavi Pham and Kelly Lavery were in a relationship, they were friends with Salerno.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it science, coincidence, or something more mysterious? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of twin telepathy—those eerie moments when one twin just knows what the other is thinking, feeling, or experiencing, no matter the distance. From real-life stories that defy logic to the psychological and scientific theories that try to explain it all away, we explore what’s really going on between these seemingly connected minds. Are twins truly sharing thoughts… or is it just a lifetime of shared experiences playing tricks on us?Have you taken our survey yet? http://bit.ly/triggeredthetruecrimepodcast-surveyMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Left the Church. But the Church Never Left Them.Lauren Stuart seemed to have it all—a beautiful family, a loving husband, and a picture-perfect life in a quiet Michigan suburb. But behind the front door, something far more sinister was festering. Years earlier, Lauren and Daniel made the difficult decision to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses. They wanted freedom. But what they got instead was isolation, shame, and total excommunication from the only community they'd ever known.Then one cold February morning in 2018, police responded to a welfare check and uncovered a scene so chilling it made national headlines. Lauren had murdered her husband, her two children, and then turned the gun on herself.What drives a seemingly devoted mother to commit such an unthinkable act? Was this a calculated decision… or the final breaking point of a woman consumed by fear, trauma, and religious rejection?In this episode, we unpack the layers of control, coercion, and quiet suffering that led to one family’s tragic end—and ask the haunting question: Who is really to blame when belief becomes a prison?Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Aaron Spencer found his 14-year-old daughter in a truck with the very man accused of grooming her, he did what many parents say they would do—he acted. Now, he’s facing murder charges.What would you do?This is the story of one father, one split-second decision, and a justice system that failed them both.https://www.facebook.com/wesupportaaronspencerhttps://www.givesendgo.com/SpencerFamilySupport?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=SpencerFamilySupporthttps://www.change.org/p/support-aaron-spencer-a-hero-father-facing-unwarranted-chargesMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS SUMMER RELEASE! BRAND NEW EPISODE FRIDAY!When Andrew and Abby Borden are found brutally murdered in their Fall River home, suspicion turns to Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie. With a strained family dynamic, a gruesome crime, and a trial that gripped the nation, the case remains shrouded in mystery. Join Chantal and Ashley as they uncover the facts, theories, and lingering questions surrounding the infamous Borden murders.Join us Friday for a brand new, never heard before episode!Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 2:45 a.m., a man calmly tells a 911 dispatcher, “I shot my wife… I put her in the freezer… I just checked, and she’s not dead.”What followed left even seasoned investigators stunned.In this episode, we unravel the disturbing case of Samantha and Joseph Parker—a seemingly ordinary couple from Tennessee whose quiet suburban life ended in unimaginable horror. Samantha’s body was found folded and frozen in the family’s garage freezer… yet her husband insisted she was still alive.Was it guilt? A hallucination? Or something far more disturbing?We dive into the psychological toll of stress-induced hallucinations, the signs nobody saw coming, and the haunting silence that settled in long before the first shot was fired.This one is cold in every sense of the word.Suicide Help Line Canada and the US: Dial 9-8-8 from any phone.Joseph Parker 911 Call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcTjSg53cGgMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 17-year-old Tyler Hadley threw a house party that would become infamous, no one suspected the gruesome secret hidden behind a locked door. But beneath the flashing lights and teenage chaos was a horror no one saw coming. Tyler had murdered his parents just hours before his guests arrived.This episode dives deep into the chilling events leading up to the crime, the twisted motivations behind it, and how Tyler’s shocking confession unraveled one of the most disturbing teen murder cases in Florida history. What drives a teenager to commit the unthinkable and then party on like nothing happened?Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He brought her into his home to care for his kids. He never imagined she'd take everything—including his life.Jason Corbett was a grieving widower trying to rebuild his life when he hired 24-year-old Molly Martens as a nanny. But what started as comfort quickly turned into obsession… and then, murder.This week on Triggered, we’re telling the story of a man beaten to death in his own bedroom, a web of lies unraveling and the justice system that let his killers walk free.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1978, five men from Yuba City, friends with mild intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges, vanished after attending a college basketball game. Their car was later found abandoned in the remote Plumas National Forest, far off their expected route. Months later, four of their bodies were discovered in chilling, mysterious circumstances. One has never been found. Why did they drive up that treacherous mountain road? What—or who—were they running from?In this episode of Triggered, we unravel one of California’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of the Yuba Five. A case full of dead ends, eerie coincidences, and questions that still leave families—and investigators—searching for answers nearly 50 years later.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINAL VACATION EPISODE! NEW EPISODE TUESDAY JULY 8There are parts of this episode that will hurt your ears, but I promise it's not Chantal's singing! Join Chantal for a solo episode where she tells the tale of the Weepy-Voiced Killer and how many lives he shattered even though he reported his own crimes to the police.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another one from the bonus vault! As part of our 'vacation series' join the gals as Chantal tells the gripping tale of Shawn Grate. When a terrified woman makes a desperate 911 call from an abandoned house in Ashland, Ohio, police discover they've stumbled onto something far more sinister than a single abduction. Join Chantal and Ashley as they uncover how Shawn Grate used manipulation, control, and violence to claim the lives of five women before one survivor's courage finally brought his reign of terror to an end.911 Call Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIy4fk6w5lY**NEW EPISODES ARE BACK TUESDAY JULY 8**Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a deal! Enjoy this 2 for 1 episode from BOTH Chantal and Ashley this week. Chantal covers the eerie and unsettling tales from The Hinsdale House and Ashley talks about the brutal murder of Amie Gray. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 21, 2005, in the heart of Little Saigon, California, a horrifying scene unfolds: beloved fortune teller Ha “Jade” Smith and her young daughter Anita Vo are found brutally stabbed to death in their own home. The crime scene shocks investigators—both victims were drenched in white paint and posed in chilling positions, the color white symbolizing death in Vietnamese culture. What began as a seemingly random home invasion soon unravels as a calculated, emotion-fueled act.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ashley unpacks the chilling story of Kenneth McDuff — a man whose name would become synonymous with evil. First convicted in the 1960s for the brutal murder of three teenagers, McDuff was sentenced to death. But when his sentence was commuted, he was shockingly released — and what followed was a horrifying string of killings that left communities across Texas reeling. Ashley walks us through the timeline of his crimes, the systemic failures that allowed him back onto the streets, and the haunting legacy of one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Listener discretion is very advised for this one.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy Stone was a devoted husband, a father, and a respected church leader in his Missouri community. So when he was found shot to death in his insurance office, no one could make sense of it. Who would want Randy dead—and why? As detectives dig deeper, secrets begin to unravel. Affairs. Lies. Jealousy. And a plan so calculated it left everyone wondering how well you really know the people around you.Watch the interrogation here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UR_VkufcY0Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.