Ian David Long and Borderline Bar & Grill

In Episode 8 of SoCal Slaughters, the girls examine the tragic mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. They explore the life and background of gunman Ian David Long, a former Marine struggling with mental health issues, and reconstruct the events of the night that left 12 victims dead, including Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus. The episode dives into the warning signs leading up to the attack, survivor accounts, law enforcement response, and the devastating aftermath that rippled through the community. The girls also discuss the overlap of the tragedy with the Woolsey Fire, which forced many survivors to face yet another disaster just days later.Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains discussions of mass violence, murder, suicide, PTSD, trauma, grief, and other disturbing topics.🎙️ Subscribe to SoCal Slaughters for new episodes covering Southern California’s most infamous crimes, mysteries, and killers. New episodes every Sunday.