Lived to Tell

S3 Ep28: Vincent - "I was Dying on the Spot"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Vincent Van Den Broeck, the creator of Hashtag Brussels, was zipping around Brussels on an electric scooter when he was hit by a car going nearly twice the speed limit. He suffered a severe brain injury that left him without part of his skull for 2 months. But with the right attitude and determination, Vincent beat the odds to recover in record time.

Vincent's Instagram: @Vincentinthekitchen
Hashtag Brussels' Instagram: @HashtagBrussels
Vincent's Book: Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done
Until It's Done Club: Website

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S3 Ep27: Starr - "He Wanted To Make Sure I Died"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Starr Lamare had been dating her boyfriend for six months when she decided she'd had enough of his jealousy. Instead of just accepting that the relationship was over, her ex, Dexter Oliver, went to an absolute extreme to punish her for trying to leave him.

Starr's Instagram: @starr_brazy_
Starr's Facebook: @Lady.WallStreet

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S3 Ep26: Jessie - "And Then...BOOM!"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Jessie Shelton was driving across a bridge she had crossed a million times before. But this time, her whole world would collapse from under her.

Jessie's Instagram: @jessiesheltonofficial
Jessie's Website: JessieShelton.com
36 Questions Podcast: Episode 1

Bridge Collapse Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDi4GOH7Fgc

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S3 Ep25: Anjali - "I Wanted a Divorce and He Wanted Me Dead"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Anjali Krongard just wanted an amicable divorce from her husband. He didn't want to let her go.

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Anjali's TikTok: @anjaliserpico

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S3: Cecil Bonus - The Shadow People

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

There was much more to the conversation Cecil and I had about the shadow people he saw after the tornado that didn't fit into his episode. If you haven't already listened to his episode, go do that first and then come back here to hear Cecil talk about all the spooky encounters he's had.

Cecil's Facebook
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S3 Ep24: Cecil - "It's the End of the World, It's the Rapture"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Cecil Cornish was putting in a shift at his new job at a yogurt shop when a massive, deadly tornado hit his hometown, Joplin, Missouri. Cecil, 17, took charge to make sure all the patrons would be safe but their safety left him exposed.

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S3: True Crime Unwind Bonus Episode - Mysterious Deaths - Saugerties, NY

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Hey everyone! As a bonus episode, I’d like to introduce you to a podcast I’ve come to really enjoy - True Crime Unwind. This episode has some similarities to the Mackenzie Shirilla case from The Crash on Netflix and a case close to host Mercedes. So I thought this was a great introduction to their show. Enjoy!

Episode 59: Jeff McQueen, Dante Crump, Kaireem Meeks, and Jonté Clark - Saugerties, NY

Before there was Mackenzie Shirilla, there was Meredith McSpirit
The Netflix documentary The Crash has reignited conversations about the controversial case of Mackenzie Shirilla. But years before that case made headlines, another devastating crash left four young men dead, one young woman alive, and a community searching for answers that never seemed to come.

Episode Summary

In August 2015, Jeff McQueen, Dante Crump, Kaireem Meeks Jr., and Jonté Clark were heading home from work at the Saugerties HITS Horse Show when tragedy struck. The car they were riding in left the roadway, traveled down a private dirt road, plunged down a 110-foot embankment, struck a house, and came to rest upside down. All four young men were killed. The driver, 19-year-old Meredith McSpirit, survived.

What followed was a years-long controversy filled with conflicting statements, questions about possible impairment, rumors, lawsuits, and a grand jury decision that left many family members and community members outraged. Investigators found no evidence of mechanical failure and ultimately cleared McSpirit of criminal wrongdoing, but for many, that decision only created more questions than answers.
This week, Kinsley and Mercedes take a deep dive into the lives of the four young men whose stories are too often overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the crash. We examine the investigation, Meredith McSpirit’s changing accounts of what happened, the evidence that was considered, and why this case continues to spark debate more than a decade later.

Because before there was Mackenzie Shirilla, there was Meredith McSpirit.

If you have any information, please contact the Saugerties Police Department at (845) 246-9800

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• TikTok: @TrueCrimeUnwind
• Facebook: @TrueCrimeUnwind

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S3 Ep23: John & Jean - "I Don't Want My Family to Die"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

When their catamaran struck a reef in the middle of the South Pacific, John and Jean Silverwood had minutes to save their four children — and each other. As the boat was breaking up from smashing again and again into the reef, the mast crashed down on John's leg, severing it.

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S3 Ep21: Kayleigh Bonus Episode

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This episode is more from my interview with Kayleigh. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, go listen to that first.

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S3 Ep20: Kayleigh - "There Was Not a Single Chance I Was Coming Out of This"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

17-year-old Kayleigh White was walking to her best friend's house when she crossed paths with a strange man with a knife. What happened next would completely change the course of her life.

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S3 Ep19: Phil - "I Could Just Feel This Bone Snap"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Phil White was hiking in the Grand Tetons with his two friends when they heard a strange rumbling sound. Phil got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and it would change his life forever.

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S3 Ep18: Carlesha - "I Can Tell You One Thing, She's a Fighter"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was walking home and was snatched off the street by a man. Carlesha's quick thinking in the moment and throughout her abduction helped investigators find her before it was too late.

To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673. You can also live chat with someone at rainn.org.

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S3 Ep17: Carla - "I Pictured My Parents Getting the Call That I Was Murdered"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Carla Reading was trying to be safe by calling a ride share to take her home after a night out. Her driver had other plans.

Learn more about PAVE - survivors.org

To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673. You can also live chat with someone at RAINN.org.

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S3 Ep16: Bill - "This is Not Good, This Might Be the End"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Bill Durden went out in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of grouper season in 2016. He was out there alone, and when reeling in a big catch, he fell off his boat. The boat drove away, leaving Bill to swim 20 hours for rescue.

The Charles Schwab Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRNoKuIueM0

A very good article about his ordeal, with photos: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/news/a45615/bill-durden-stranded-at-sea/

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S3 Ep14: Gina - "Let My Kids Forgive Me for Dying in This Place"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Gina Russo was out with her boyfriend Fred, listening to live music at The Station Nightclub when a fire broke out at the bar. Gina made it out but was severely burned, and 100 people lost their lives.

https://www.thestationfirememorialfoundation.org/

Gina's Facebook: facebook.com/gina.russo.336

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S3 Ep13: Dave - "Bones Really Are White"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Dave Pearson was out for a surf like any other day when, out of nowhere, a shark came out of the water and bit his left arm. Doctors were able to not only save his life, but they also saved his arm from amputation. Dave went on to create a support group for bite survivors called Bite Club.

Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.pearson.16

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S3 Ep12: Jessica - "I Believed We Were Going to Be Executed"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Jessica Buchanan was working in Somalia in 2011 when she and her colleague were kidnapped and ransomed. After 93 days of being held captive, they were rescued by SEAL Team 6. In this episode, we talk about her captivity, identity, motherhood, and purpose.

Buy Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six

Buy How to Survive Survival: A Guide to Turning Life's Hardest Moments into Meaningful Contribution for the World

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S3 Ep11: Chris - "Are We IN The Volcano Right Now?"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

While working as a camera assistant on a large film production, Chris Duddy joined a crew tasked with filming aerial shots of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano. The assignment took a dramatic turn when their helicopter crashed, stranding the team inside the volcano for days as they waited for rescue.

Chris's Instagram: @christopherjonduddy
Chris's Website: https://christopherduddy.com/

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S3 Ep10: Heather - "I Couldn't Move Any of My Body"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Heather Grossman's ex-husband told her that if she ever left him, he would kill her. He tried, but failed, to deliver on that promise, leaving Heather paralyzed from the neck down.

Heather's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/paralyzed-in-paradise
Heather's Book: https://a.co/d/0a4FFCvI
Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.grossman.2025

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S3 Ep9: Dan Part Two - "I'm Going to Survive This"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This episode is part two of Dan's story. If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that episode first.

Dan was blinded by a bear and now has to figure out how to live a full life without his sight.

Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the Bear
Dan's Facebook
Dan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/

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S3 Ep8: Dan Part One - "She Turned Her Head Sideways, Bit Down Across My Face, and Chewed"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Dan Bigley was wrapping up a long day of fishing when he inadvertently got on the wrong side of a mama bear. This encounter would alter the way he moved in the world permanently.

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S3 Ep7: Vernetta - "He Told Me, 'I Killed Her'"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard. But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to life.

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S3 Ep6: A Hit on Travis Tritt

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Today, I present to you what was initially a Patreon bonus episode. I may incorporate this format into the regular feed going forward, but let me know if you like this or not. But do not worry - this would not replace the regular interview episodes!

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S3 Ep5: James - "I Just Remember Thinking, 'I’m Dead'"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass. While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge. His rehab and recovery journey spanned years, with some permanent injuries.

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S3 Ep4: Natasha - "They Made Them Kneel Down and Shot Them in the Back of the Head"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000

Natasha Aeriel recounts the 2007 Newark schoolyard shootings, where her brother and two friends were murdered. Natasha survived several stabbings and a gunshot to the face, barely. She reflects on grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding her life, ultimately finding purpose in youth outreach and community empowerment.

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S3 Ep3: Nicholas - "I Didn’t Know He Had a Knife in His Hand Until It Was in My Left Lung"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Nicholas Iwamoto went on a hike to test his physical abilities, but he would end up being tested beyond his worst nightmares.

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S3 Ep2: Christy - "I Knew He Was Going to Kill Me"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Christy Salters Martin was a trailblazer in women's boxing, but her husband/trainer Jim Martin kept her in his complete control. This went on for years until Christy decided she'd had enough.

Christy's book, "Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection," is available here.

"Christy," starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Chad L. Coleman, comes out in theaters on Friday, November 7th.

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S3 Ep1: Paul - "The Bullet Bounced off My Head"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Paul Rousseau was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend. What happened after would change Paul's life forever.

Paul's book, "Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir," is available here or in audiobook here.
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Paul's website: paul-rousseau.com

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S3: Announcement - Season 3 & Patreon!

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Season 3 coming October 22! Patreon available now at Patreon.com/livedtotell!

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S1 Ep35: Improved Audio - Vivian - "I Looked Behind Me and Saw the Wolves"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical.

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And for those of you who read the show notes, there may be an announcement coming soon!

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S1 Ep34: Improved Audio - Sheri - "I Could See the Bone Sticking Out of My Face"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run. She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism.

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S1 Ep33: Improved Audio - Peter - "Read my lips: F. B. I."

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in his home. But when Peter threatened to call the police over a missing video camera, the contractor brutally attacked him.

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S1 Ep32: Improved Audio - Julia - "Why Is My Arm Not Moving?"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

Julia Kwamya was thrown from a cab in 2019, severing her foot and fracturing her spine. Her spinal injury caused her to lose the use of her right arm and Julia was up against the clock to get it addressed before the damage became permanent.

You can hear Julia's new single, "Say Yes" on Spotify or Bandcamp. You can follow her on Instagram @JuliaKwamya.

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S1 Ep31: Improved Audio - Johan - "The First Things I See Are Teeth and Claws"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

Johan Otter and his daughter, Jenna are attacked by a bear in Glacier National Park in 2005. He would have to spend three months in a medical halo for his spinal injuries but was determined to run a marathon less than a year after the attack.

You can find Johan's book, "A Grizzly Tale, A Father and Daughter Survival Story," here.

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S1 Ep30: Improved Audio - Melissa - "He said, 'You're Worth Going to Prison For'"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!

Melissa Benson finally broke it off with her abusive ex-boyfriend, LaShawn King. But when he tells her he's leaving town for good, she meets up with him one last time. What should have been a 5-minute goodbye ends up being a horrifying night kidnapped in her own van.

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S1: Announcement/Appology

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Hey everyone! I've been down for the count for two weeks at this point and have not been able to finish today's episode.

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S1 Ep29: Bryon - "I Was Paralyzed and the Pain Was So Intense"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Bryon Jones was out spending a day with his dog, Buddy, when a storm that seemed miles away literally struck Bryon.

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S1 Ep28: Tamecka - "Did You Just Say I Had a Pair of Scissors in My Head?"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the early hours of 1996, Tamecka was coming home from celebrating the New Year. An act of kindness for a neighbor turned into a bloody New Year's Day.

Check out Tamecka's Book: https://www.tameckafrazier.com/book
Tamecka's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tameckafrazier?_rdr

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S1 Ep27: Dave Part Two - "Give Me the Knife Right Now"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 7 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Part Two of David's story. If you haven't listened to part one, "Dave Part One - "Darkness Falls Quick in the Forest," go listen to that first.

Dave and Crystal have been lost in the Amazon Rainforest for six days. Crystal's feet have been rubbed raw from her boots, and she can barely walk. If they can't walk, they have no hope of survival.

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S1 Ep26: David Part One - "Darkness Falls Quick in the Rainforest”

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

David Boyer and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Crystal, take their dream vacation to the Amazon Rainforest. But a misunderstood map and a confusingly marked trail led them to get lost in one of the most remote places on earth.

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S1 Ep25: Angela - "You're Lucky You're a Fighter"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Angela Champange-From was leaving work one day when a man attacked her in the parking garage. But he got more than he bargained for with Angela.

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S1 Ep24: Tom - "Soaked in Aviation Fuel Burning Alive"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In 2008, Tom Wilson, six of his coworkers, and a pilot took off from Vancouver in a small floatplane. Tom would be the only one who would make it home.

More about Tom:
https://www.momentsofimpact.online/
https://www.facebook.com/momentsofimpactbytomwilson

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S1 Ep23: Julie - "This Dude Just Stabbed Me"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Julie Carlson was enjoying a night home alone when a man burst through her back patio door. Later, she learned she was the 19th victim of a serial rapist plaguing the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the past 2 years. But Julie's quick thinking during her attack would put him away for the rest of his life.

Julie's Instagram: @jujusamuraicreations

This episode also contains descriptions of sexual assault. To speak to someone at the Rape Abuse Incest National Network, call 1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673.

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S1 Ep22: Kenn - “There Was Blood All Over the Wall, There Was Blood All Over the Ceiling”

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Manager Kenn Perrier and his team at an assisted living facility were trying to move resident Linda into a different housing situation better suited to her needs. But Linda was NOT going to go quietly.

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S1 Ep21: Audra - "This Is an Awful Way To Die"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Audra Dillon was finally going to be with the man of her dreams after circling each other for many years. But trying to help a woman in distress would end that dream for good.

This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

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S1 Ep20: Anne - "I Felt Fire Going Through My Body"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After several unsuccessful relationships, Anne decided to give an old boyfriend another chance. But that would prove to be a near-fatal mistake.

This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call 1-800.799.SAFE or 1-800-799-7233. You can also find resources at thehotline.org.

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S1 Ep19: Lana - "You're About to Feel the Most Pain You've Ever Felt in Your Life"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Lana Hudspeth had a terrible 2005. Within a span of months, she was drugged and raped, and in a rollover car accident that ended with her getting hit by a freight train.

This episode also contains descriptions of sexual assault. To speak to someone at the Rape Abuse Incest National Network, call 1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673.

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S1 Ep18: Ronny - "Is This Really How I'm Going to Die?"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Ronny Ahmed was shot by an active shooter on the Florida State University campus in 2014. He was immediately paralyzed and had to figure out how to live a whole new life.

This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

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S1 Ep17: Elaine - "We Both Lunged for the Knife"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Elaine Winn was happily married and pregnant with their first child when her husband randomly attacked her.

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S1 Ep16: Vivian - "I Looked Behind Me and Saw the Wolves"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical.

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S1 Ep16: Season 2 - Coming December 4th

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We're back! I mean, I'm back. It's back? Season two of Lived to Tell starts Wednesday, December 4th. Subscribe now so you don't miss anything!

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S1: Announcement!

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:04:46 +0000

I'll be back as soon as I can! If you have any feedback on the show, you can email livedtotellpod@gmail.com. Thanks!

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S1 Ep15: Paul - "I’m up to My Waist Down a Hippo's Throat"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Paul Templer was an experienced river guide working on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe when an aggressive hippopotamus attacked him.

Paul's first book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16704719-what-s-left-of-me

Paul's second book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/marked-for-life-finding-grace-and-grit-where-you-least-expect-it/18954965?ean=9781955047494&next=t

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S1 Ep14: Peter - "Read my lips: F. B. I."

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in his home. But when Peter threatened to call the police over a missing video camera, the contractor brutally attacked him.

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S1 Ep13: Jay - "He Put the Gun Right to My Temple"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Jay Wilson was just trying to help a friend when a stranger started shooting him, seemingly at random.

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Instagram: @524movement
Facebook: facebook.com/524book
Website: www.524book.com/

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S1 Ep12: Monique - "Dead People Don't Shiver"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Monique Faison Ross and her husband Chris were high school sweethearts who got married when Monique got pregnant. The relationship was bad from the start but she couldn't have predicted just how dangerous Chris would be.

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S1 Ep11: Joe - "If I Was Going To Die, I Was Going To Die Fighting"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Joe Lozito was minding his business on his morning commute to work when two cops and a man with a knife entered his subway car. What happened next would have shocking physical and legal consequences for years.

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S1 Ep10: Craig - "All I See is Just Bright, Red, Bubbly Water Right Under Me"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Craig Hutto was fishing off the beach in Florida when he was attacked by a shark. His brother fought off the shark but the damage was so bad, Craig had to have his leg amputated.

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S1 Ep7: Heather - "The Most Peace I've Ever Been with Death"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Heather Gladden was on a cruise with her husband when a zip-lining excursion went horribly wrong.

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S1 Ep9: Christian - "It Felt Like King Kong Had Struck Me in the Head"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

13-year-old Christian Kimbrough begged his mom to sleep over at his best friend CJ's house. She allowed it, thinking he'd be safe in a home he had stayed at many times before. But CJ's family had another houseguest who decided to play Russian Roulette with Christian's life.

In this episode, we used an alias for Christian's friend that we're calling CJ.

Christian's socials-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReviveMinds/
Instagram: @unorvm
ReviveMinds.com

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S1 Ep8: Melissa - "He said, 'You're Worth Going to Prison For'"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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S1 Ep6: Anthony - "My Daddy Killed Me"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 8 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Anthony Sukto was attacked by his father when he was just 8 years old. Almost 20 years later, Anthony has forgiven his father and made contact with him.

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S1 Ep5: Sheri - "I Could See the Bone Sticking Out of My Face"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run. She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism.

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S1 Ep4: Keith - "PY879"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Keith Smith was abducted by a stranger in 1974. While he managed to escape, that day would change him for the rest of his life. His book, "Men in My Town," is available wherever books are sold.
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S1 Ep3: Johan - "The First Things I See Are Teeth and Claws"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

You can find Johan's book, "A Grizzly Tale, A Father and Daughter Survival Story" here.

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S1 Ep2: Julia - "Why Is My Arm Not Moving?"

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

You can hear Julia's new single, "Say Yes" on Spotify or Bandcamp. You can follow her on instagram @JuliaKwamya.

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S1 Ep1: Donna - “He Had Taken the Knife and Just Punched It Directly Into My Chest”

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Donna Ongsiako was attacked in her home by a teen boy in 2013. She tells the story of how he stabbed her multiple times and left her for dead. She went on to start a peer support group called Survivors of Violent Crimes for people in her area. You can learn more at www.survivorsofviolentcrimes.org.

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S1: Lived to Tell - Coming February 28

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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S1 Ep1: Welcome to Lived to Tell

LivedToTellPod@gmail.com (Lived to Tell) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 17:52:14 +0000

Coming soon!

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