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Apple for the Teacher

by Ana Thomas

True crime stories in the school system – told by a teacher from Australia. For people looking for something different in the true crime genre, other than Ted Bundy or the Zodiac Killer. Diverse and lesser-known stories – an albino student murder in Africa, schoolgirl sexual slavery in Libya, a teacher beheaded in France, Polish teachers executed by the Nazis, just to name a few. School-based tragedies are also featured - a school bus stranded in a snowstorm, a school wiped out by a landslide, the drowning of students in a sinking ship. So join host Ana Thomas, as she presents the bad apples.

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  1. EP 272 - WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING - Predator Teacher

    A high school teacher had an unlawful sexual relationship with a high school student. She pleaded not-guilty to sexual battery, but changed her plea to guilty on the day before the trial was set to begin. So, how will the teacher be sentenced? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories…

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  2. EP 271 - HOT FOR TEACHER - Pamela Smart Update

    A school teacher hired a hitman, to murder her own husband. And that hitman turned out to be, a 15-year-old student from her school, who was also, her teenage lover. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Over the next 35 years she made appeal after appeal to...

  3. EP 270 - FUNGI TOWN - Murder by Mushrooms (Part 3 of 3)

    It was the story that captivated the world. A woman invited family members for a special lunch she had prepared. And just days later, 3 people were dead, from mushroom poisoning. So, what happened to them? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories relating to schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a...

  4. EP 269 - FUNGI TOWN - Murder by Mushrooms (Part 2 of 3)

    It was the story that captivated the world. A woman invited family members for a special lunch she had prepared. And just days later, 3 people were dead, from mushroom poisoning. So, what happened to them? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories relating to schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a...

  5. EP 268 - FUNGI TOWN - Murder by Mushrooms (Part 1 of 3)

    It was the story that captivated the world. A woman invited family members for a special lunch she had prepared. And just days later, 3 people were dead, from mushroom poisoning. So, what happened to them? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories relating to schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a...

  6. EP 267 - THE CROWN JEWELS - Castration of Child Rapist

    A man was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison,for raping and molesting two juveniles, who were his wife’s granddaughters. As part of a plea deal to reduce his sentence, he agreed to undergo surgical castration. He is now seeking a sentence commutation. APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true...

  7. EP 266 - MURDER IN THE CLASSROOM - Who-Dun-It?

    The students were assembled outside their school building, waiting for another school day to begin. Until tragedy struck this small village school and community. A teacher was found murdered inside her own classroom. So, who would want to murder her and why? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime...

  8. EP 265 - TEEN SCHOOL SHOOTER - Victims & Survivors (Part 4 of 4)

    A 14-year-old boy, entered his school, armed with a rifle, and shot, 4 people dead. He received life in prison without parole. His father was also sentenced to 15 years in prison, for providing the gun used in the shooting. But what about the victims? Who were the victims and how did the incident...

  9. EP 264 - TEEN SCHOOL SHOOTER - Sins of the Father (Part 3 of 4)

    A 14-year-old boy, entered his school, armed with a rifle, and shot 4 people dead. He pleaded guilty to murder, and the case went straight to sentencing, where he was given life in prison without parole. The boy's father also went on trial and was convicted of second-degree murder, after GIVING…

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  10. EP 263 - TEEN SCHOOL SHOOTER - Sentencing Hearing - (Part 2 of 4)

    A 14-year-old boy, entered his school, armed with a rifle, and shot 4 people dead. He pleaded guilty to murder, and the case went straight to sentencing. So, how will he be sentenced? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories associated with schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  11. EP 262 - TEEN SCHOOL SHOOTER - Sentencing Hearing - (Part 1 of 4)

    A 14-year-old boy, entered his school, armed with a rifle, and shot 4 people dead. He pleaded guilty to murder, and the case went straight to sentencing. So, how will he be sentenced? APPLE FOR THE TEACHER tells true crime stories associated with schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  12. EP 261 - JAMES BULGER - The Crime That Shook Britain (Part 2 of 2)

    A 2-year-old boy became separated from his mother in a busy shopping centre. Two days later, he was found dead, left on nearby railway tracks. The perpetrators who abducted and murdered the toddler, were only children themselves – 10 year-old school boys. So what happened to them? APPLE FOR THE...

  13. EP 260 - JAMES BULGER - The Crime That Shook Britain (Part 1 of 2)

    A 2-year-old boy became separated from his mother in a busy shopping centre. Two days later, he was found dead, left on nearby railway tracks. The perpetrators who abducted and murdered the toddler, were only children themselves – 10 year-old school boys. So what happened to them? APPLE FOR THE...

  14. EP 259 - TEACHER BEHAVING BADLY - Sexual Misconduct of 11-year-old Student

    A female teacher pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct against an 11-year-old boy at her school. This episode outlines the teacher's sentencing. So, what sentence will the judge impose? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from…

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  15. EP 258 - 1ST GRADER SHOT BY TEACHER - Criminal Case

    It was just another day at a school in the U.S., until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but sued her school administrator in a civil trial. She won and was awarded $10 million in damages. ( Go back to Episodes 238-40 for a refresh) This...

  16. EP 257 - HOT FOR TEACHER (Part 3 of 3) - Teacher Enlists Student Lover to Murder Husband

    A school teacher hired a hitman, to murder her own husband. And that hitman turned out to be, a 15-year-old student, who was also, her teenage lover. Today's episode is called – Hot For Teacher The teacher is on trial for murdering her husband. So, will she be found guilty or not guilt? Apple for...

  17. EP 256 - HOT FOR TEACHER (Part 2 of 3) - Teacher Enlists Student Lover to Murder Husband

    A school teacher hired a hitman, to murder her own husband. And that hitman turned out to be, a 15-year-old student, who was also, her teenage lover. Today's episode is called – Hot For Teacher The teacher is on trial for murdering her husband. So, will she be found guilty or not guilt? Apple for...

  18. EP 255 - HOT FOR TEACHER (Part 1 of 3) - Teacher Enlists Student Lover to Murder Husband

    A school teacher hired a hitman, to murder her own husband. And that hitman turned out to be, a 15-year-old student, who was also, her teenage lover. The teacher is on trial for murdering her husband. So, will she be found guilty or not guilty? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories…

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  19. EP 254 - JUMPING CASTLE - School Jumping Castle Tragedy

    It was almost the end of the school year and as part of the celebrations, the students were enjoying themselves on a jumping castle. Until tragedy struck. Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at...

  20. EP 253 - JUST BORN BAD - America's Most Infamous Serial Killer

    This is the true story of lifelong criminal and serial killer, Carl Panzram, who built a lengthy criminal record during the early years of the 1900’s. While incarcerated, he who wrote his autobiography, which outlined his extensive criminal history. That autobiography is the basis of this…

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  21. EP 252 - MAN 2 WOMAN - Men Incarcerated in Women's Prison

    A man is sentenced to life in prison for murder. However, he is currently serving his sentence in a women’s prison. Why was the man incarcerated in a women’s prison? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia. Disclaimer…

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  22. EP 251 - DEEP DIVE - Tapes from the Darkside

    Today's episode is brought to you by - TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE - a true crime podcast Hosted by - TZ Borden Episode summary - During a routine maintenance check on a submerged oil pipeline, a team of five experienced divers encountered a catastrophic event. An unforeseen error during their work...

  23. EP 250 - CHATBOT - Attempted Assassination of the Queen by AI

    On Christmas Day 2021, a man scaled the walls of Windsor Castle, with a rope ladder, and carried a loaded crossbow. His goal – to assassinate Queen Elizabeth, the second. This is Apple for The teacher, a true crime podcast. Hosted by - Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia. Content created by -...

  24. EP 249 - SINS OF THE FATHER - Father on Trial for Son's Crime

    A 14-year-old boy commits a school shooting where there are multiple casualties. He is set to go to trial, however, his father is also arrested. This episode presents the trial of the boy's father. So, will the father be found guilty for the actions of his son? This is Apple for the Teacher…

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  25. EP 248 - AVALANCHE - Girl Trapped After Volcanic Eruption

    A volcano erupted 40 years ago, in 1986, in the South American country of Colombia. A 13-year-old girl lived in the town of Armero which was almost completely destroyed. Omayra became trapped in the rubble. So, what happened to her? This is Apple for the Teacher, a TRUE CRIME podcast, which tells...

  26. EP 247 - PAROLE HEARING - School Shooter

    It was back in the year 2003, when a 15 year old boy entered his school with a .22 calibre gun. He shot 2 students dead. Despite receiving a life sentence, he is now applying for parole after only 20 years. Today's episode is a parole hearing. So, will the man be granted parole? Apple for the...

  27. EP 246 - HOSTAGE - Boy Takes Classroom Hostage by Gunpoint

    In 1996, a 14-year-old boy entered his school armed with 3 guns, concealed in a long black trenchcoat. The boy opened fire inside his classroom. Why? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the...

  28. EP 245 - REVENGE - Students Take Revenge on Teachers Decades Later

    A much loved school teacher is murdered in her home. The culprit turns out to be a past student, who had held onto a 30 year grudge. The student stabbed his former teacher to death. Why? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  29. EP 244 - PREDATOR - (Part 3 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)

    Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  30. EP 243 - PREDATOR - (Part 2 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)

    Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  31. EP 242 - PREDATOR - (Part 1 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)

    Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools. Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from...

  32. EP 241 - MURDER OF COLLEEN RITZER - Student Murders Teacher in School Bathroom

    Today is a replay of a previous episode, regarding the murder of a high school teacher named Colleen Ritzer by one of her own students. The 14-yr-old boy murdered her in the school bathroom. Just recently there was an update about this case, some 10 years after the crime. Following this replay…

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  33. EP 240 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 3 of 3)

    It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator. So, what will be the verdict in this trial? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to...

  34. EP 239 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 2 of 3)

    It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator. So, what will be the verdict in this trial? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to...

  35. EP 238 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 1 of 3)

    It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator. So, what will be the verdict in this trial? Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to...

  36. EP 237 - PAROLE HEARING - Student Raped Teacher in Classroom

    TRIGGER WARNING - This episode includes details of sexual assault. In the state of Louisiana in the US, a man aged 60 is seeking parole after being incarcerated for 43 years. At the tender age of only 16, he had raped a teacher in her own classroom. So, will this man be granted parole? Apple for...

  37. EP 236 - Piping Hot

    The World Sauna Championships were taking place in Finland and 6 men were battling it out to be the last person to withstand the intense heat and therefore be crowned the world sauna champion. But no-one foresaw the tragedy that was about to strike. Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories...

  38. EP 235 - Happy HOWL-OWEEN

    Halloween was just around the corner, and neighbourhoods allover the US were readying their homes for the festive celebrations. Families were carving pumpkins, making costumes, baking delicious treats and decorating their homes inside and out. But there was one house in particular, whichreceived...

  39. LONG TIME NO SEE!

    Hi everyone, Ana Thomas here! Just checking in with my listeners! New episode coming soon! So stay tuned! Send voice mail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter -...

  40. EP 234 - Oxford School Shooting - Parents on Trial

    On November 30th, 2021, just over two years ago, a 15-year-old boy entered his high school with a gun, and went on a shooting spree which killed 4 students and injured many others. He was apprehended at the scene and his trial was recently completed. He was tried as an adult and received life in...

  41. EP 233 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 5)

    (Part 5 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under…

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  42. EP 232 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 4)

    (Part 4 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under…

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  43. EP 231 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 3)

    (Part 3 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under…

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  44. EP 230 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 2)

    (Part 2 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under…

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  45. EP 229 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 1)

    **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to suicide. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name "Jonestown", was a remote settlement in ⁠Guyana⁠ established by the ⁠Peoples Temple⁠, an American ⁠cult⁠ under the leadership of ⁠Jim...

  46. EP 227 - UPDATE - Episode 158 - Shoot to Kill

    Today’s episode will provide an update to the story which was covered in Episode 158 - "Shoot to Kill". But first you will first hear a replay of that episode, followed by the details of a trial which was recently completed. A 15 year old boy went on a shooting spree at his own school, which…

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  47. EP 226 - UPDATE - Episode 101 - The Murder of Teacher Samuel Paty

    Today’s episode will be providing an update to the story which was covered in episode 101, called Charlie brown. But before providing the update, you will first hear a replay of that episode, followed by the details of a trial which was recently conducted as a result of the incident in that...

  48. EP 225 - Man on a Mission

    A high school student made plans to commit a mass shooting at his school. What happened? Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send voice mail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email -...

  49. EP 224 - Dead Wood

    The schoolgirl met up with her teacher for a game of basketball. She was found 30 hours later in a remote wooded area, left for dead. What happened to her? Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send voice mail -...

  50. EP 223 - The Virgin Mary

    A young girl gave birth at age 5. How is this even possible? A baby is born in the South American country of Peru. The boy grows up with his 8 siblings, but unaware that his family is keeping a deep, dark secret. The real truth about his birth. That his older sister is really is mother, and that...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

True crime stories in the school system – told by a teacher from Australia. For people looking for something different in the true crime genre, other than Ted Bundy or the Zodiac Killer. Diverse and lesser-known stories – an albino student murder in Africa, schoolgirl sexual slavery in Libya, a teacher beheaded in France, Polish teachers executed by the Nazis, just to name a few. School-based tragedies are also featured - a school bus stranded in a snowstorm, a school wiped out by a landslide, the drowning of students in a sinking ship. So join host Ana Thomas, as she presents the bad apples.

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