Something Was Wrong

*Content warning: domestic abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, and non-consensual pornography.  Season Fourteen of Something Was Wrong began airing on October 20th, 2022 and the last episode aired on January 3rd, 2023. The season highlighted the narratives of Kaylan, Melissa, and Sara and their very toxic, abusive relationships with a man named Jake, as well as the abuse their children faced. As the season progressed, it included several accounts from other victims and acquaintances of Jake as well. Jake continued to leverage his professional connections in the media to add validity to his dating presence and in turn, victimized over forty women. On December 13th, 2022, the guests of Season 14 also participated in a SWW Live event on which they discussed the impact of the season & answered some listeners’ questions. One week later, a petition was created to call for Jake to face legal accountability. And despite the fact that less than a year passing since its release, quite a lot has happened. The Broken Cycle Media team is so grateful for Kaylan, Melissa, and Sara’s involvement, as well as the rest of the guests' of season 14, and the impact their sharing has made. We are also grateful to host this conversation with Kaylan and Melissa about all that’s come next since Season 14 aired. Season 14 of SWW  https://somethingwaswrong.com/14-2/ Change.org Hold Jake Accountable https://www.change.org/p/seattle-police-department-hold-jake-gravbrot-accountable The Stranger on Jake Gravbrot https://www.thestranger.com/cops/2023/01/06/78802686/after-months-spd-finally-responds-to-allegations-of-serial-sexual-assault Seattle Times: Seattle police stopped investigating new adult sexual assaults https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/seattle-police-halted-investigating-adult-sexual-assaults-this-year-internal-memo-shows/ Thank you again to THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING for sponsoring this episode! Don't forget to follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts, and you can listen to THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING ad free on Wondery Plus. For additional resources and support, please visit: http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

*Content Warning: violence, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, religious abuse, medical abuse, workplace abuse, peeking while loitering (‘Peeping Tom’), stalking, cyber stalking, rape, sexual violence, gun violence, death.  *Sources:  Robert Douglas Braudway mugshot: www.facebook.com/MissouriMugshots/posts/d41d8cd9/3289427961102763/  Missouri State Sex Offender Registry: Robert Douglas Braudway: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ38/OffenderDetails?page=0&column=name&id=1173463 Warning: Robert Douglas Braudway is a Tier III offender, “Tier III offenders have a lifetime registration requirement and shall report to the CLEO in person every 90-days. Tier III offenders are not eligible to file petition for removal from the sex offender registry, unless the requirement to register results from an adjudicated delinquent (juvenile) adjudication, after 25 years, and the clean record removal is met.” “The victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to be a victim; he, or she, has become a threat.” -  James Baldwin wrote in The Devil Finds Work SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast SWW on TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo 

A woman navigates a toxic relationship marked by deceit, manipulation, and violence. She uncovers her partner's dark past and faces controlling behavior. With the support of friends, she finds the strength to confront her abuser publicly, leading to a powerful turning point in her life.

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*Content Warning: disordered eating, anorexia, childhood neglect, substance use disorder, emotional and physical violence, sexual coercion, sexual abuse, road rage, attempted sexual assault, verbal abuse, road rage, vehicular violence.  *Sources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast SWW on TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

*Content Warning: stalking, cyber stalking, terrorism, harassment, bigotry, racism, suicidal ideation, torture, psychological violence, emotional abuse, doxxing, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  *Sources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

*Content Warning: stalking, cyber stalking, terrorism, harassment, bigotry, racism, suicidal ideation, non-consensual pornography, murder, physical violence, identity theft, impersonation, rape, sexual assault, torture, psychological violence, emotional abuse,  doxxing.  *Sources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

*Content Warning: stalking, cyber stalking, terrorism, harassment, bigotry, racism, non-consensual pornography, murder, physical violence, identity theft, impersonation, rape, sexual assault, threats of violence, psychological violence, emotional abuse, doxxing.  *Sources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  January 18th 2024 is the first ever National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness, find out more info here: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action-2024/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

*Content Warning: stalking, cyber stalking, terrorism, harassment, racial slurs, bigotry, racism, non-consensual pornography (revenge porn), serial killers, murder, drug cartel, physical violence, identity theft, impersonation,  threats of rape, threats of sexual assault, doxxing.  *Sources:  FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/  Sundown, ©1973 by Gordon Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot “Sundown”  via youtube: https://youtu.be/TAf1_23Ihmw  SWW S19 Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay *Resources:  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  January 18th 2024 is the first ever National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness, find out more info here: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action-2024/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Something Was Wrong: somethingwaswrong.com  Tiffany Reese: tiffanyreese.me  Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

*Content Warning: stalking, cyber stalking, murder, physical violence, image based abuse, nonconsensual pornography (“revenge porn”), natzis, racism, bigotry, misogyny, psychological violence.  Follow Jake Deptula on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaked3000 Jake’s Website & Contact Info: ​​https://www.jakedeptula.com  Strictly Stalking: https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Strictly-Stalking  Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/  January 18th 2024 is the first ever National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness, find out more info here: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action-2024/  Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources  Follow Something Was Wrong on IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese on IG: instagram.com/lookieboo Artwork by the amazing Sara Stewart: Instagram.com/greaterthanokay