EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 19 MIN
Competency, Culpability, and an ‘Insane’ Criminal Case - EscapeBite ep.1
from Crisis & Consequences · host Escape Pod
When a common person uses the term “insane” or “incompetent” to describe someone, they’re rarely using the same standard as that of a lawyer or judge in a court of law. The Escape Pod’s own former news reporter-turned-podcast co-host can testify to this, using the example of a South Dakota kidnapping/murder case she first covered 20+ years ago. Resources & Links State vs. Tiegen (2008 appeal) https://rapidcityjournal.com/article_aa584242-94b1-5ffb-aa4c-7460348af576.html https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/more-kidnapping-charges-filed-in-troy-klug-case/article_781f7e59-4ead-5cc1-bf91-2e3c72dfb690.html https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/top-stories/kindall-faces-victim-s-mother-at-sentencing/article_7277899f-383f-5072-844a-2a1d0d827c19.html Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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When a common person uses the term “insane” or “incompetent” to describe someone, they’re rarely using the same standard as that of a lawyer or judge in a court of law. The Escape Pod’s own former news reporter-turned-podcast co-host can testify to this, using the example of a South Dakota kidnapping/murder case she first covered 20+ years ago. Resources & Links State vs. Tiegen (2008 appeal) https://rapidcityjournal.com/article_aa584242-94b1-5ffb-aa4c-7460348af576.html https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/more-kidnapping-charges-filed-in-troy-klug-case/article_781f7e59-4ead-5cc1-bf91-2e3c72dfb690.html https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/top-stories/kindall-faces-victim-s-mother-at-sentencing/article_7277899f-383f-5072-844a-2a1d0d827c19.html Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: [email protected] Submit listener stories: [email protected] On Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos
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