It Shouldn't Happen Again

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgnE460ebvgB1I30gwuLkw/about (Gabby's YouTube Channel)Gabby Petito was a 22-year-old travel blogger who set out on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé in the summer of 2021. Documenting their journey online, the couple shared picturesque views and van-life adventures that quickly captured public interest. But as the trip progressed, signs of tension began to surface — and soon, the story took a turn that no one saw coming.

The O.J. Simpson case, a highly publicized criminal trial in the mid-1990s, centered around the former football star's alleged murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. On June 12, 1994, both were found dead outside Brown's home in Los Angeles. Simpson became the prime suspect, leading to a dramatic low-speed chase on June 17, 1994, as he was pursued by police in a white Bronco.

The Denise Huskins case, often referred to as the "Gone Girl" kidnapping, involved the abduction of Denise Huskins from her boyfriend Aaron Quinn’s home in Vallejo, California, in March 2015. Initially, when Huskins was released two days later unharmed, authorities were skeptical and accused the couple of fabricating the story, comparing it to the plot of the novel *Gone Girl*. However, the case took a dramatic turn.

The murder of Katherine Foster occurred on February 21, 1980, in Mobile, Alabama. Katherine, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of South Alabama, was last seen walking to class that afternoon. Her body was discovered the following day in a wooded area on campus.

"Our Song" of the week is The Last Great American Dynasty from Taylor Swift's Folklore album. Follow along as we tell the story of Betty Broderick. A simple housewife turned psycho, tortures her ex-husband, their children and the new wife. Pleading that the murder was a accident, she lied in front of the court. What were the details? Listen this week to uncover the truth.

"Our Song" of the week is "Look what you made me do" from Taylor Swift's Reputation Album. This week we take a look at one of the worst serial killers to date. Killing 50 people in southern Kentucky and getting away with it to continue his killings in Cincinnati Ohio Donald Harvey was a true monster

"Our Song" of the week is Death by a Thousand Cuts off Taylor Swift's Lover album. Kelly Ann Tinyes was a thirteen year old girl who lived in Valley Stream, New York. The neighborhood was friendly and everybody knew everybody, so when Tinyes got a call to come over to a house of a boy she knew, it wasn't out of the ordinary. However, after being reported missing, she was found dead in the basement of the boys house.

"Our Song" of the week is Fresh Out the Slammer from Taylor Swift's TTPD album. This week we focus on the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. As she got released on parole December 28, 2023. We take a look at the twisted mother and daughter relationship. Adding in a third party, Gypsy's boyfriend, the story ends in a cold blood murder.

"Our Song" of the week is No Body No Crime from Taylor's Evermore album. In this week's case set in 2018, Shanann Watts and her two daughters mysteriously disappeared. Family and friends searched everywhere for them until they found out the terrible truth.

"Our Song" of the week is Betty from Taylor Swift's Folklore Album. On this weeks episode we look into the case of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore. The "illicit Affair" that went on between Betty's husband Allan and and Candy became a untimely situation that is still talked about today ⁠https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/love-and-death-in-silicon-prairie-part-i-candy-montgomerys-affair/ https://www.distractify.com/p/candy-montgomery-now https://www.etonline.com/candy-montgomery-a-guide-to-the-accused-axe-murderer-and-true-crime-sensation-183771

"Our Song" of the week is Long Live from Speak Now (Taylor's Version) On June 2nd 1991, 23 year old Denise Huber attended a concert in Inglewood, California. However, on her way home, she disappeared. Three years later, she was found dead less than three miles from her home. (This episode is a repost with enchanced audio)

"Our Song" of the week is "Wonderland" from Taylor Swift's "1989" album One day Amy Weidner was staying home sick from school with her daughter Emily. Amy's mom became worried when Amy stopped anwsering her calls half way through the day. With no one being able to get ahold of Amy her mom rushed home frantically to an unforgetable sight. Sources: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-amy-weidner/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-amy-weidner-murder-bringing-a-killer-to-justice/

"Our Song" of the week is "Bye Bye Baby" from Taylor Swifts "Fearless" album. In northern Ohio, the Ohio State Highway Patrol was in the process of identifying unidentified remains found along a highway, coinciding with reports of a missing man from Michigan. Now, more than five years later, the U.S. Marshals continue their relentless pursuit of justice for this terrible act. Despite having a clear suspect in mind, a woman who has been on the since 2018, they are unable to make any arrest in this case. Sources: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-justice-for-david-carter/ https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-elevate-eastern-michigan-woman-suspected-of-murder-dismembering-body https://unsolved.com/gallery/body-in-bags/

"Our Song" of the week is Flordia from Taylor Swift's Newest Album "The Tortured Poets Department" Jeff Pelley became widely known for his role in the 1989 killings of his father, stepmother, and two stepsisters in Lakeville, Indiana. Convicted in 2006, Pelley's case captured considerable attention due to its gruesome nature and the subsequent legal proceedings. The murders, occurring when Pelley was a teenager, were characterized by their brutality and apparent lack of motive. Throughout the trial, Pelley maintained his innocence, while the prosecution presented circumstantial evidence and a timeline implicating him. The case stands as a chilling reminder of family tragedy and lingering uncertainties. Sources: https://www.wndu.com/2024/04/29/jeff-pelley-convicted-nearly-20-years-ago-prom-night-killer-denied-retrial/ https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/prom-night-murders-why-convicted-quadruple-killer-jeff-pelley-is-seeking-another-trial/531-da345897-a6d7-4159-9e46-9a25b66790eb https://allthatsinteresting.com/jeff-pelley

"Our Song" of the week is I Can Do It With a Broken Heart by Taylor Swift. Today, we have a special guest. Our friend Cooper is here to listen to the podcast and give his feedback. Velma Barfield was an American serial killer who was convicted of one murder, but eventually confessed to committing 6 murders.

"Our Song" of the week is Karma by Jojo Siwa Grace Millane was a British tourist who was murdered in New Zealand. She had been very excited to go on her two week stay, however it got cut off when she went on Tinder to meet someone.

"Our Song" of the week is Innocent by Taylor Swift. The Boy in the Box is a heavily theorized case that still isn't solved today. On February 25th, 1957, a young boy was found in a box wrapped in a blanket. Join us as we explore some possible theories and research the case!

"Our Song(s)" of the week are Karma by Taylor Swift and Party!! by Aiden Reineke. Amanda Knox, a 36 year old from Seattle, went to Italy as an exchange student. However, when one of her roommates got murdered, she got the blame for it. Join us as we try to make sense of the false conviction.

"Our Song" of the week is Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift. The Lawson family murders took place on Christmas day, 1929 in North Carolina. Charlie Lawson, who was a farmer, killed his wife and six of his seven children, and the motive is unknown to this day.

In this mini episode, we look into the Twin Flames Cult to see how motivation and coaching can set back your personal growth. Using the accounts of old members who have left and research from the actual Twin Flames website and Youtube channel, we have made very good points as to how motivation and coaching can be negative even though they have a positive connotation. Resources: Richards, A. (2023, November 9). “Escaping Twin Flames” is a sinister love story for the Digital age. Netflix Tudum. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/escaping-twin-flames-release-date-trailer-news Illuminating the path home to eternal love. Twin Flames Universe. (2023, May 1). https://twinflamesuniverse.com/ Twin Flames Universe. https://www.youtube.com/@TwinFlamesUniverse/videos. (n.d.). https://www.youtube.com/@TwinFlamesUniverse/videos Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). 10 ways being overly motivated can impede success. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/202105/10-ways-being-overly-motivated-can-impede-success#:~:text=Motivation%20is%20necessary%20for%20achieving,on%20something%20beyond%20one’s%20capabilities. Why is personal growth important?. Transcend Health. (2023, December 26). https://www.transcendhealth.com.au/why-is-personal-growth-important/ Russian, A. (2023, November 9). “escaping Twin Flames”: Where are Jeff and shaleia divine now? Peoplemag. https://people.com/escaping-twin-flames-jeff-shaleia-where-are-they-now-8399887

"Our Song" of the week is You Need to Calm Down off Taylor Swift's Lover album. Joe Clark, known as the 'Bonebreaker' was a 17 year old boy who had a fascination for breaking bones. His victims were taken from their homes and had their bones broken by Clark. Clark broke their bones by force only using his body.

"Our Song" of the week is Blank Space (Taylor's Version) Phillip Markoff, also known as the Craigslist Killer, is known for the murders and crimes he committed by contacting his victims on Craigslist. A former med student, Markoff's arrest was a shock to many who knew him. However as the investigation went on, his crimes unfolded and you could see his darker personality underneath.

"Our Song" of the week is Haunted (Taylor's Version) off Speak Now. On this week's episode, we look into the case of Teresita Basa; the woman who solved her own murder.

"Our Song" of the week is "Mine" from Taylor Swifts Album "Speak Now". This week we take a look into one of the most famous unsolved cases in american history. Elizabeth Short also known as the Black Dahalia was found dead by a mother and her young daughter in LA. Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-dahlia-elizabeth-short https://people.com/the-black-dahlia-body-discovered-anniversary-hollywood-murder-unsolved-8424809 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4prUYzkC9CASt5m66vAqCA?si=1964f3baf2f14d40

"Our Song" of the week is "Cold as You" from Taylors Swifts Debut ablum. Join us this week as we uncover the tragic case of Jeffery Lynn Hand. Jeffery is suspected for a number of crimes do to recent DNA evidence. However he has not been able to be convicted of a few of these crimes because of his early death. Sources: https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/national/dead-killer-identified-through-dna-suspect-1972-slaying-indiana-state-coed/o2uK7GO1uAJ2mfjkBNfZvM/ https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/14/man-tied-to-isu-students-killing-was-a-murder-defendant-in-monroe-county-46-years-ago/46914539/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Lynn_Hand And Alyssa's amazing notes!!!

"Our Song" of the week is Mad Woman from Taylor Swift's album Folklore. In 2011 Jany Murray, a lululemon employee was murdered while closing the store. This murder shocked many people in the community due to how violent of a crime it was. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Lululemon-Murder

"Our Song" of the week is "Fifteen" from Taylor Swift's Fearless Album. Pamela Smart was a disgusting woman who took advantage of multiple teens in order to commit serious crimes. Join us to find out just how she ruined the lives of 5 teens. Sources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cacAcnHQ1gJ5KnSHoNN12?si=8667cfcece3341db https://www.wmur.com/article/timeline-pamela-smart-murder-case/5135146 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/what-to-know-about-the-pamela-smart-case-that-captivated-the-country https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/smart-pamela.htm

"Our Song" of the week is "Would've Could've Should've" from Taylor Swift's Midnights Album. Join us as we talk about the Greenbrier Ghost. The story revolves around the mysterious death of Zona Shue in the late 1800s. Zona's body was found lifeless, and her death was initially ruled as natural causes. However, her ghost supposedly appeared to her mother, revealing how she really died. Zona's mother, Mary Jane Heaster, took the ghost of her daughter's testimony seriously and urged authorities to reopen the case. Sources: https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost https://open.spotify.com/show/1cpyLfDHP1cNnyOb478qrt?si=1110f45f0e9d4e6f

Join us, as we take a deep dive into the case of Dorothea Puente. "Our Song" of the week is Dorothea from Taylor Swift's Evermore Album. Dorothea Puente was a vile woman who destroyed many lives with her "sweet old lady" looks and persona. Between 1970 and 1980, Dorothea killed at least 9 people. Justice was only brought to 3. Listen to find out the gut wrenching facts about this terrifying case in this week's episode of It Shouldn't Happen Again. https://worldhistory.us/american-history/background-of-serial-killer-dorothea-puente.php https://allthatsinteresting.com/dorothea-puente https://www.grunge.com/381646/the-untold-truth-of-dorothea-puente-the-death-house-landlady/