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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 43 MIN

Episode 61: Dead Cats, Wild Conspiracies, and Surviving 380-Foot Falls

from OK Bud! · host Ben Kissel and Jerii Aquino

Send us a textCould New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and what the evidence actually suggests.The stupidity of criminal minds takes center stage when we explore the case of two New Jersey teenagers who deliberately set a 15,000-acre wildfire, then told police "Mexicans did it." Their brilliant plan unraveled when investigators found text messages contradicting their story. Now facing charges of aggravated arson and hindering apprehension, these teens demonstrate what happens when poor judgment meets even worse cover-up attempts.Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper Wanda Barzee is back in custody after being spotted feeding ducks in a park—a violation of her sex offender restrictions. We examine the troubling fact that Barzee served less than her original 15-year sentence due to a "miscalculation," while her accomplice received life imprisonment. The disparity raises uncomfortable questions about how our justice system treats female accomplices versus male perpetrators in violent crimes.In other disturbing news, approximately 100 dead cats were discovered in a Long Island home, with three survivors rescued from what must have been a nightmare scenario. On a more hopeful note, we share the incredible story of Mirage, a 12-year-old tabby who survived a 380-foot fall in Bryce Canyon National Park that tragically killed its owners.Join us for a blend of true crime analysis, social commentary, and uncomfortable laughs as we process these bizarre headlines. Listen now to hear why everything's gonna be OK, bud.Support the showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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