Episode 254 - Heart Rate Zero - The Murder of Laken Riley

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home. You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best friend, and how surveillance footage, digital breadcrumbs, and Laken's own final fight for survival would lead investigators to her killer.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESSAncient Nutrition - Right now, Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/MADNESSShopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSApostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/MADNESS when you use our code: MADNESS.Acorns - Head to acorns.com/madness or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go tolumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen.MasterClass - MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/MADNESS for the current offer.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:New YorkerObituaryLaken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. Timeline: Laken Riley's last moments retraced during trial on Georgia nursing student's murderLaken Riley murder suspect seen with multiple scratches day after killing: OfficersSuspect accused of killing Laken Riley waives jury in murder trialFBI director says agency doing all it can to get 'justice' for Laken RileyWikipediaLaken Riley case: Murder suspect was 'hunting' for women on UGA's campus, prosecutor saysLaken Riley 'fought for her life' in 'long and fierce' struggleProsecutors share how a smartwatch left clues in the killing of Laken RileyLaken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to lifeCaring daughter, good friend and devout Christian: Heartbroken loved ones paint portrait of Laken Riley after her killingLaken Riley murder: Who was Laken Riley, nursing student killed on UGA campus?Who was Laken Riley, the nursing student found dead on University of Georgia campus? Here's what we know so farhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnkN7UrAtd8&ab_channel=13WMAZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpUmEdVMk44&ab_channel=11Alivehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dh6kT2uyxI&ab_channel=11AliveLIVE: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 1LIVE: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 2LIVE: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 3LIVE: Laken Riley Murder Trial — GA v. Jose Ibarra — Day 4New York Times - AT&T Service Outage Feb 2024