The First Degree Episode 366: The Kalamazoo Uber Murders
Aug 27, 2025
Join Steve Sparks, a behavior analysis expert with a chilling personal connection to the Kalamazoo murders, as he unpacks the bizarre events of that fateful night. The discussion reveals how an ordinary Uber driver became a source of chaos and fear, challenging the notion of everyday safety. Sparks explores the motivations behind such violence, the psychological profile of the attacker, and the courtroom revelations that left survivors and families searching for answers. It’s a haunting dive into the unpredictability of human behavior and the dark side of technology.
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Chance Ride Became A Chilling Connection
- Steve Sparks recounts getting an Uber from a disheveled, high-pitched voiced driver outside a Kalamazoo bar late at night.
- He later learned that same driver became the mass shooter a week later, which shocked him.
Passenger Escapes And Gives Key Lead
- Matt Mellon described a terrifying Uber ride where the driver began driving erratically, sideswiping another car.
- Mellon jumped out and called 911, giving police the license plate that initiated the manhunt.
Mother Shields Children From Gunfire
- Tiana Carruthers was shot multiple times while shielding her daughter after being approached by a man posing as an Uber driver.
- She survived by playing dead while five children nearby escaped unharmed.
