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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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Revisit: S4 E48 The Uvalde Shooting - A Comprehensive...

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2026/01/23

(Re-Release – Companion Episode)If you’ve listened to our recent update on Stop the Killing and want a clear, detailed reminder of what actually happened in Uvalde, this episode is for you. In this companion re-release, former FBI executive and use-of-force expert Katherine Schweit walks listeners through the full factual timeline of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas — drawing directly from the U.S. Department of Justice’s extensive Critical Incident Review. Rather than

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23:29

S6B7 UVALDE TRIAL VERDICT : What the Decision Really...

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2026/01/23

The Uvalde Verdict: What the Decision Really Means The verdict is in. In this episode of Stop the Killing, former FBI executive and use-of-force expert Katherine Schweit breaks down the legal outcome of the Uvalde case — what the verdict establishes, what it doesn’t, and why accountability in cases like this is so often misunderstood. This is not reactionary commentary. It’s a clear-eyed explanation of how deadly force law, command responsibility, and policy failures intersect — and why public

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32:53

S6B4 Uvalde School Shooting Trial: Can Police Be...

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2026/01/22

Nearly four years after the Uvalde school shooting, an unprecedented criminal trial is underway. In this episode of Stop the Killing Podcast, former FBI executive and prosecutor Katherine Schweit examines the prosecution of a responding officer charged with 29 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child — not for what he did, but for what prosecutors argue he failed to do. This fact-based episode explains how failure-to-act cases are judged, what prosecutors must prove, and why this trial

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44:16

Revisited - UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE — PART TWO...

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2026/01/19

🎧 UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE — PART TWOStop the Killing Podcast | S4E59 If you listened to last week’s bonus episode examining the Minnesota ICE agent shooting — where Katherine Schweit broke down the deadly force standard and whether it was lawful — and found yourself wanting to go deeper into how deadly force policies actually work, this episode is for you. This is Part Two of our Understanding Deadly Force series, released to add further context and depth to the questions raised by that case

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42:19

ENCORE: S4E58 UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE

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2026/01/19

🎧 Recommended Listening: Go Deeper on Deadly Force If you’ve just listened to our bonus episode —Minnesota ICE Shooting: Former FBI Agent Explains the Deadly Force Standard — Was It Lawful? —and want to dig deeper into how deadly force decisions are actually made, this episode is the perfect companion. To better understand the legal, psychological, and operational realities behind law enforcement use of deadly force, we recommend revisiting: With Retired FBI Agent & Host of FBI Retired Case

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31:00

Minnesota ICE Shooting: Former FBI Agent Explains the...

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2026/01/15

In this episode of Stop the Killing Podcast, former FBI agent and prosecutor Katherine Schweit breaks down the fatal shooting of Renee Goode, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.Rather than reacting to headlines or social media outrage, this episode focuses on one question only: Did the officer’s actions meet the legal standard for the use of deadly force? Drawing on Department of Justice policy, Supreme Court case law, and her own

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2:00

CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral

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2025/10/20

🎧 NEW FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIACONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral A $3.75 billion international search-and-rescue organisation. Admirals from around the globe. A mission that promised purpose — and pay.But what happens when the story doesn’t quite add up? From the creator of Stop the Killing and Klooghless: The Long Con, Sarah Ferris takes listeners on an 18-month global investigation to uncover the truth behind an organisation that may not be all it seems. 🎙️ THE BADmiral is Season

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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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0:53

🚨 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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40:16

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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26:57

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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7:22

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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