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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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38:18

S6 B1 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expert...

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2025/09/18

Subscriber Exclusive Early Access In this special briefing, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the Bureau’s Active Shooter Program — brings her insider expertise to unpack the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. Recorded just days after the Utah campus shooting, Katherine cuts through the noise of conspiracy theories and political spin to deliver verified facts: how the sniper carried out the attack, what evidence investigators recovered, and why the

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🚨 Early Access Segment 🚨Prosecutors Announce Charges...

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2025/09/17

In this clip, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter Program — breaks down the disturbing messages the shooter sent after the attack. Katherine explains how these texts became central to the witness tampering and obstruction of justice charges, and why prosecutors place such weight on this kind of evidence when building a case. 🎧 The full episode is available now with early access:🔹 On Apple Subscriptions🔹 On Patreon: patreon.com/stopthekilling When

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25:24

S5B5 THE FBI REPORT: WHY ACTIVE SHOOTER NUMBERS ARE...

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2025/06/18

This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news.Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking:📉 A 50% decrease in active shooter incidents across the United States. But what does that really mean? Are prevention efforts working? And where are these incidents still happening – and why? In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between mass shootings and active

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18:23

VALENTINE’S DAY SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED: THE TIP THAT...

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2025/02/17

🎧 SEASON 5 BONUS 23 🎧Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a Tragedy An 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one crucial tip. The shooter, who idolized past mass killers, had been plotting the attack for over a year, referring to it as “Parkland Part Two.” 🔎 How was the attack stopped before it happened? 📲 What role did an anonymous reporting system play? 💡 What warning signs were

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38:18

S5E10 GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE...

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2025/01/09

GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE U.S.In this episode, Sarah and Katherine explore the stark differences in crime trends between South Africa and the United States. Focusing on a tragic mass shooting in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, they examine how cultural, legal, and societal factors shape the nature of violence in different countries. From the chilling details of a targeted attack at a family gathering to the broader implications of gun violence statistics, the conversation

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43:20

S5E8 HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTON

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2024/12/26

HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTONIn this episode of Stop the Killing, we explore the real-life impact of red and yellow flag laws in preventing gun violence and saving lives. Using the Lewiston, Maine tragedy as a case study, we discuss how flag laws function as critical tools for law enforcement, families, and communities in averting potential acts of violence and suicide. Our conversation covers: How red and yellow flag laws differ and why each matters. Real-world examples of how

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43:45

S5E4 ANONYMOUS REPORTING: AVERTING SCHOOL TRAGEDIES

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2024/11/28

How Anonymous Tips Stop School Violence with Dr. Elyse J. ThulinIntroduction: In this episode of Stop the Killing, hosts Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris sit down with Dr. Elyse J. Thulin, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. Dr. Thulin shares her groundbreaking research on how anonymous reporting systems in K-12 schools are helping prevent school shootings, suicides, and other forms of violence. Her insights into these

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50:54

S5E2 HOMETOWN HERO

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2024/11/14

Hometown Hero: Stopping a School Shooter in His Kids' SchoolIn this gripping episode, we sit down with Tom Smith, retired NYPD detective and co-host of The Gold Shields Podcast. Tom shares a harrowing personal account of when his professional and personal worlds collided—when he had just days to stop a school shooting at his own children’s school. Tom reveals the chilling details of the threat, the investigation, and the ultimate prevention of what could have been a devastating tragedy. Summary of

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S4B52 STK INTRODUCES WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES | SEASON 2

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2024/10/31

WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES :SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 The Last Fare – The Tragic Murder of Youbert Hormozi Introduction: Here at Stop the Killing, we wanted to take a moment to share a project that is especially close to Sarah’s heart: Season 2 of Watching Two Detectives. This season, titled The Last Fare, dives into the tragic murder of Youbert Hormozi, a devoted father and hardworking taxi driver from Southwest Sydney. In this deeply personal project, Sarah brings together the detectives who solved the

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24:40

S4B51 GET READY FOR SEASON 5

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2024/10/23

Get Ready for Season 5: Expert Insights and Inspiring Stories on Gun ViolenceIntroduction: Welcome back to Stop the Killing with your hosts, Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris. Season 5 is on the horizon, and we’re bringing you an impactful lineup of episodes focused on ending gun violence. In this pre-launch episode, we give you a sneak peek of what’s to come, featuring real stories from survivors, cutting-edge research, and powerful interviews with experts and advocates. If you're ready to dive

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S4B50 RESISTANT PRINCIPALS, PERSISTENT PARENTS

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2024/10/16

RESISTANT PRINCIPALS, PERSISTENT PARENTSS4 LISTENER QUESTION BONUS 11 In this week's exclusive bonus episode of Stop the Killing podcast, Katherine and Sarah answer a very relatable listener question addressing how to navigate conversations with resistant school principals when it comes to below-standard safety in your children's school. How can persistent parents deal with resistant principals? Find out on this exclusive Apple subscriber and Patreon episode. And if you are wanting AD FREE | EARLY

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S4B48 LET'S BE FRANK

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2024/10/02

LET’S BE “FRANK”PREVIOUSLY SEASON 4 BONUS 9 Welcome to the bonus episode of Stop the Killing, exclusively for our Apple subscribers or Patreon.com/StopTheKilling members. In this episode, we bring you excerpts from our conversation with Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School, that didn't make it to the full episode. Frank talks about hardening targets and why he believes you can go too far. He shares his insights on how to balance safety measures with creating a welcoming and

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S4B46 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 911 CALL

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2024/09/18

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 911 CALL Episode Release Note: This episode was previously available only to our Patreon and Apple subscribers and was released last year. If you don’t want to miss all the bonus content, head to Patreon.com/stopthekilling or on Apple, simply hit the subscribe button now. If you’re on the fence, you can even do a free trial on Apple! In this bonus episode of Stop the Killing, Sarah and Katherine discuss the Michigan State University shooting that occurred in February

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11:42

S4B44 It’s a Numbers Game

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2024/09/04

It’s a Numbers GameEpisode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our subscribers from last year. But don't worry, we've got you covered with fresh content! Stay tuned every Thursday in between seasons for subscriber-exclusive episodes just for you. If you haven’t yet, you can start a free trial on Apple to see what you're missing! Introduction: Katherine and I are currently working on Season Five, which we can’t wait to

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23:03

S4B43 Police Scanners: Transparency vs. Misinformation

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2024/08/28

Episode Title: Police Scanners: Transparency vs. MisinformationEpisode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our Patreon subscribers from last year. But don't worry, we've got you covered with fresh content! Stay tuned every Thursday in between seasons for subscriber-exclusive episodes just for you on Patreon. If you haven’t yet, you can start a free trial on Apple to see what you're missing! Introduction: Katherine and

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14:10

S4B39 AI and the Second Amendment: Uncharted Territory

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2024/07/24

AI and the Second Amendment: Uncharted TerritoryThis bonus episode revisits past episodes and addresses questions from CrimeCon attendees. Hosts Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit delve into the complex topic of AI's potential impact on the Second Amendment. The discussion touches on the evolution of AI, the interpretation of the Second Amendment, and the broader implications for society and individual rights. They also highlight the challenges AI could pose in warfare and personal gun rights. The

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13:45

S4B38 From Archives to Fresh Content

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2024/07/17

From Archives to Fresh ContentS4B38 Introduction: Welcome to another episode of "Stop the Killing," hosted by Sarah Ferris. As we take a brief hiatus to work on season five, we’re bringing you some of our most impactful episodes and exciting updates. Join us as we dive into the archives and share exclusive content, along with introducing a gripping new podcast series, "Watching Two Detectives." Summary of Key Topics: In this episode, Sarah Ferris updates listeners on the progress of "Stop the

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13:27

Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban

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2024/07/10

As we take a break and work on Season 5 we wanted to share with our listeners a few of the subscriber episodes that we have put out in the past and let you know that in between season's there will always be a new episode out on the Patreon and Apple channels if you want to get the "Inside baseball". Links are below.Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban Introduction: In this exclusive episode for our Apple and Patreon subscribers, host Katherine Schweit provides a special update on the

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S4E60 CELEBRATING WINS AND REFLECTING ON LESSONS

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2024/07/03

Celebrating Wins and Reflecting on LessonsS4E60 Welcome to the Season 4 finale of "Stop the Killing" podcast, hosted by Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit. In this special episode, we reflect on the invaluable lessons learned, and discuss the impact of our work. Join us as we highlight powerful stories, share insights from expert guests, and look forward to the future. Summary of Key Topics Covered: Overview of Season 4 and its extended run. The critical role of Patreon supporters in sustaining

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44:01

S4E59 UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE - Part 2

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2024/06/26

UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE - Part 2With Retired FBI and host of FBI Retired Case Files Review podcast, Jerri Williams S4E59 In this gripping episode of "Stop the Killing," hosts Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit continue their deep dive into the deadly force policy within law enforcement. Joined once again by the insightful and experienced Jerri Williams, retired FBI agent and host of the "FBI Retired Case File Review" podcast, this episode picks up from where part one left off. Together, they

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