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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 55 MIN

Rust Part 2: The Search for Accountability

from Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast · host Moms and Mysteries Podcast

In Part 1, we explored the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. In Part 2, we dive into the aftermath: the investigations, the trials, and the search for accountability. Where did the live ammunition come from? Who was responsible for the safety failures that led to Halyna's death? Investigators uncovered a disturbing pattern of cost-cutting, unqualified staff, and ignored safety protocols. Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was forced to juggle two jobs, leaving weapons unsecured. Alec Baldwin claimed he never pulled the trigger. And the assistant director admitted he didn't properly check the gun before handing it to Baldwin. This episode examines the criminal charges, the trials, and the difficult question of who should be held accountable when a preventable tragedy occurs. It's a story about negligence, responsibility, and the devastating consequences of cutting corners. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #RustMovie #HalynaHutchins #AlecBaldwin #SetSafety #Hollywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1, we explored the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. In Part 2, we dive into the aftermath: the investigations, the trials, and the search for accountability. Where did the live ammunition come from? Who was responsible for the safety failures that led to Halyna's death? Investigators uncovered a disturbing pattern of cost-cutting, unqualified staff, and ignored safety protocols. Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was forced to juggle two jobs, leaving weapons unsecured. Alec Baldwin claimed he never pulled the trigger. And the assistant director admitted he didn't properly check the gun before handing it to Baldwin. This episode examines the criminal charges, the trials, and the difficult question of who should be held accountable when a preventable tragedy occurs. It's a story about negligence, responsibility, and the devastating consequences of cutting corners. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #RustMovie #HalynaHutchins #AlecBaldwin #SetSafety #Hollywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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