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Stop the Killing

Evergreen Podcasts & Sarah Ferris Media

Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI"s Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies

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S4 E7 COLUMBINE'S MR DEE

Stop the Killing ·

2023/06/29

SEASON 4 E7 COLUMBINE’S MR DEE In this episode, we are joined by the ever-inspirational Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School. Frank shares his story of the day he was confronted by the shooters at Columbine and how he now wraps his arms around other communities when the trauma of mass shootings descends on them. You won't want to miss this powerful and emotional episode. Learn how Frank's experience has shaped his perspective on gun violence and how he is working to make a

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40:01

S4E6 BOOK BANS, NOT THE ONLY DANGER...

Stop the Killing ·

2023/06/22

BOOK BANS, NOT THE ONLY DANGER… Clovis Library Shooting SEASON 4 E6 At a time when book bans in libraries seem like the scariest threat to freedoms, we wanted to remind you that book bans are not the ONLY threats libraries face. On August 28, 2017, a mass shooting occurred at the Clovis-Carver Library, a public library in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, U.S. The gunman fatally shot two people and injured four others. In this episode, we discuss the impact of this tragedy and how libraries can better

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43:37

S4E5 SEXUALLY FRUSTRATED?

Stop the Killing ·

2023/06/15

SEXUALLY FRUSTRATED? Understanding Sexually Frustrated Mass Shooters with Professor Adam Lankford Are sexually frustrated men more likely to become mass shooters? This is the provocative question that Professor Adam Lankford, a criminologist from the University of Alabama, explores in his research. In a recent episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, hosted by Sarah and Katherine, Lankford shares his insights on the link between sexual deprivation and mass violence. According to Lankford, there is a

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S4E4 PLYMOUTH, UK. INCEL?

Stop the Killing ·

2023/06/08

PLYMOUTH, UK. INCEL? August 12, 2021, will forever be etched in the minds of the people of Plymouth, UK. On that fateful day, A lone gunman unleashed terror in the Keyham area, leaving five innocent lives, including a three-year-old girl, in his wake. The shooter, a 22-year-old male, took his own life, leaving behind a trail of devastation and heartbreak. The nation was left reeling, and as the authorities launched an investigation into the shooting, one thing became clear his motive…. Or did it

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S4E3 RICHNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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2023/06/01

SEASON 4 E3 RICHNECK ELEMENTARY SHOOTER 6 Year Old Shooter - 6 January 2023 Well, if you haven’t heard about this absolutely shocking case, you must be living in a news free utopia! This episode we take inspiration from a couple of listener questions as we unpick how a 6 year old child in Virginia ended up shooting his Teacher. Yes SIX YEAR OLD! And we discover just how important it is to never underestimate the size of a 6 year olds pockets! Below are links to resources you can utilize if you

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49:32

S4E2 SERIAL VS MASS KILLERS PT.2

Stop the Killing ·

2023/05/25

SEASON 4 E2 Serial vs Mass Killers PT.2 WITH BOB MOTTA OF DEFENSE DIARIES PODCAST This is Part 2 in our crossover episode with Bob Motta from Defense Diaries “Join criminal defense attorney Bob Motta as he enters the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys as they prepare for the trial of the century.” Bob has quite the unusual connection to the John Wayne Gacy case and it all started with a

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S4E1 SERIAL VS MASS KILLERS PT.1

Stop the Killing ·

2023/05/18

SEASON 4 E1 Serial vs Mass Killers WITH BOB MOTTA OF DEFENSE DIARIES PODCAST Yay! We are back with Season 4! We are so excited to launch this season with Bob Motta from Defense Diaries “Join criminal defense attorney Bob Motta as he enters the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys as they prepare for the trial of the century.” Bob has quite the unusual connection to the John Wayne Gacy

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33:44

BONUS 27 KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM

Stop the Killing ·

2023/05/11

KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM BONUS 27 In this week's episode of our podcast, former FBI agent Katherine Schweit shares a case that she worked on that she describes as the best day of her career. Tune in to hear the story of an 88-year-old woman who was kidnapped for ransom and how Katherine and her team worked tirelessly to bring her home safely. You won't want to miss this insider look at the world of the FBI and the incredible work that they do to keep us all safe. Join us for this gripping episode

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BONUS 26 SILENCED FOR TRYING TO SAVE LIVES

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2023/05/04

SILENCED FOR TRYING TO SAVE LIVES Bonus 26 As the bell rang, after gym class, a Texas schoolgirl overheard a classmate whispering to another student, "Don't come to school tomorrow." The words echoed in her mind, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong. What did she do? Did she report it to the authorities? And most importantly, what happened next? Join us on this episode of Stop the Killing podcast as we explore the impact of "see something, say something" and how it

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25:26

BONUS 25 THE GREAT DEBATE Q &A Pt.3

Stop the Killing ·

2023/04/27

BONUS: LOCKDOWN vs RUN, HIDE, FIGHT The Great Debate Part 3 Question and Answer time.. In today’s bonus episode we are sharing part 3 Katherine participated in hosted by Joffe Emergency Services. Two experts in - what will they conclude? Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE

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30:24

BONUS 24 THE GREAT DEBATE Pt.2

Stop the Killing ·

2023/04/20

BONUS: LOCKDOWN vs RUN, HIDE, FIGHT The Great Debate Part 2 In today’s bonus episode we are sharing part 2 Katherine participated in hosted by Joffe Emergency Services. Two experts in - what will they conclude? Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to end the mass

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42:43

BONUS 23 LOCKDOWN vs RUN, HIDE, FIGHT Pt.1

Stop the Killing ·

2023/04/13

BONUS: LOCKDOWN vs RUN, HIDE, FIGHT The Great Debate Part 1 In today’s bonus episode we are sharing part 1 Katherine participated in hosted by Joffe Emergency Services. Two experts in - what will they conclude? Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to end the mass

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BONUS SPECIAL ***COVENANT SCHOOL SHOOTING. NASHVILLE***

Stop the Killing ·

2023/04/06

COVENANT SCHOOL SHOOTING NASHVILLE TENNESSEE 27 March 2023 Another tragic, needless school shooting happened, just last week as we go to record this. We are joined by Nashville’s own 911 Dispatcher, Brandon Hall who was working as the shooting unfolded. Hear how the shooting unfolded… Check out Brandon’s podcast Music City 911 Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US:

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INTRODUCING… WITNESSED: DEVIL IN THE DITCH

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2023/04/03

Just because the police can’t solve a murder doesn’t mean other people won’t find someone to blame. In season 4 of Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch, journalist Larrison Campbell returns to her Mississippi hometown to reexamine one of its most notorious unsolved cold cases – the murder of her grandmother, Presh. What happens when a family and a community suspect one of their own? Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch ad-free right now. Click ‘try free’ at the top

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BONUS 22 EASY TO PULL A TRIGGER

Stop the Killing ·

2023/03/30

EASY TO PULL A TRIGGER SEASON 3 BONUS 22 This was indeed a bonus episode that started with a casual chat and then slid into another listener-question episode. This is the question that sparked our discussion this episode ‘Please ask Sarah if she has data on how many of the active shooters used their own legally registered guns to do what they did. Also, ask her for the list and cost of the guns used in the most recent incident and tell us how and where a teen was able to source and pay for them

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BONUS 21 NO REST FOR THE WICKED?

Stop the Killing ·

2023/03/23

NO REST FOR THE WICKED? Or no rest BECAUSE of the wicked! This bonus episode we check in with Katherine to see how her year has unfolded and turns out mass shootings have not taken any time at all to ease into the new year! Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories WANT TO SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to

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BONUS 20 MAKE THE TOUGH CALLS!

Stop the Killing ·

2023/03/16

MAKE THE TOUGH CALLS! Listener Question from Mary Louise We love a listener question and this one is so relatable! ‘I know it's best to raise a noise when you see something concerning, but at a personal level, the aftermath of doing so would probably give me a bit of pause….” Would you be brave enough to put your head above the parapet and take action if you saw your teens social media feed and came across something that had your alarm bells ringing? Tune in to hear Katherines answer. Send us

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BONUS 19 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Stop the Killing ·

2023/03/09

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 13th February 2023 As we go to record this episode, it is 3 days since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University, which left 3 dead, and 5 fighting for their lives in hospital. Another tragic event that just happens to be even closer to home than usual for Katherine, as a former student of MSU. We await many more details as the case unfolds and will return in a fuller episode when we know more but already the case has some intriguing aspects that don’t fit what we

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17:37

BONUS 18 THE GUN BOOKCLUB

Stop the Killing ·

2023/03/02

THE GUN BOOKCLUB In this bonus episode, as we promised last week, Katherine is sharing some of her favorite books on the topic of guns and gun culture in America. Plus, Sarah has a little spelling epifany ……(bear with us…wink wink!) BOOKS MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) Guide to Firearms laws in the 50 States The Second Amendment The Founders Second Amendment These Truths Gunfight Send us your Listener

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BONUS 17 SUICIDE BY FIREARM

Stop the Killing ·

2023/02/23

SUICIDE BY FIREARMS ***Season 4 in production*** In this bonus episode Katherine and Sarah dig into the stats because we know there's a connection between suicide and firearms but the numbers well……they will blow your socks off! And we finish off with some practical tips that can actually turn the tide on the shocking number of suicides by firearms. If you have a teenage son in particular, you can't afford to miss this episode. Send us your Listener Questions for our Tuesday episodes Message

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