Campus Killings
AbJack Entertainment
Campus Killings is a Bi-Weekly true crime podcast that debuts on September 17, 2022, and releases new episodes every other Saturday. Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg (Women & Crime, and Direct Appeal podcasts). In each episode, Meghan and Amy dive into some of the most shocking and tragic murders to happen on school grounds, and provide their analysis as both Educators and trained Criminologists. They discuss what went wrong, and what could have been done differently to prevent the tragic outcome.
As criminologists, Meghan and Amy teach, research, write and podcast about victims, offenders and the issues surrounding our criminal justice system-and each have over 20 years of experience working in the system in various capacities such as law enforcement, mental health and offender reentry. Campus Killings is researched and written by Jessica Bettencourt (DNA: ID, and Missing Persons podcasts) It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Criminology, and The Murder in My Family podcasts) Follow Campus Killings on social media- On Facebook: facebook.com/Campuskillings On Twitter: twitter.com/CampusKillings
As criminologists, Meghan and Amy teach, research, write and podcast about victims, offenders and the issues surrounding our criminal justice system-and each have over 20 years of experience working in the system in various capacities such as law enforcement, mental health and offender reentry. Campus Killings is researched and written by Jessica Bettencourt (DNA: ID, and Missing Persons podcasts) It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Criminology, and The Murder in My Family podcasts) Follow Campus Killings on social media- On Facebook: facebook.com/Campuskillings On Twitter: twitter.com/CampusKillings
Episodes
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Sep 28, 2024 • 39min
Faith Hedgepeth
Episode 41 Faith Hedgepeth When indigenous University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth turned up murdered in her friend's off-campus apartment, there were no obvious suspects for who would have wanted to kill the kind and generous young woman. It would take investigators over 9 years and DNA forensic genealogy to solve her case. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. For news, information, and updates about Campus Killings, or to contact the show, visit our website Follow Campus Killings on Social Media; Twitter & Facebook Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. Research and Writing by Abagail Belcastro Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment Be sure to listen to Amy and Meghan's other podcasts: Women and Crime & Direct Appeal
Sep 14, 2024 • 37min
Brittany Zimmerman
Episode 40 Brittany Zimmerman When University of Wisconsin senior, Brittany Zimmerman was found dead in her apartment, her fiancé called 911. But what the police were told, and what the scene actually looked like were not the same. The investigation into Brittany's murder would become a policy battleground between the 911 Call Center and Madison Law Enforcement. But would this policy feud get in the way of an arrest? To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. For news, information, and updates about Campus Killings, or to contact the show, visit our website Follow Campus Killings on Social Media; Twitter & Facebook Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. Research and Writing by Abagail Belcastro Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment Be sure to listen to Amy and Meghan's other podcasts: Women and Crime & Direct Appeal
Sep 9, 2024 • 5min
Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing
Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing You can listen to Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
Jun 22, 2024 • 39min
Jane Stanford Part 2 of 2
Explore the mysterious murder of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, poisoned with strychnine. Suspects include her secretary Bertha and Chinese immigrants. Detective investigations, manipulation by David Starr Jordan, and the unsolved case's impact on the university's history are discussed.
Jun 8, 2024 • 33min
Jane Stanford Part 1 of 2
Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, was likely murdered in 1905 after surviving a previous poisoning attempt. The podcast explores the financial and power struggles at the university, the mysterious circumstances of Jane's death, and potential police corruption in the investigation.
May 25, 2024 • 43min
Cayley Mandadi
Trinity University student, Cayley Mandadi, faced a tragic fate leading to questions about her boyfriend's involvement. The podcast delves into the toxicity of their relationship, escalating abuse, conflicting medical evidence in court, and legal ramifications. Family investigation using NASA technology sheds light on the case, ultimately resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for the defendant.
May 11, 2024 • 40min
Adam Oakes
Meet Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old fraternity pledge who tragically died during an initiation ceremony. Delve into the complexities of his untimely death, including excessive alcohol consumption, legal consequences faced by fraternity brothers, anti-hazing policies, and efforts to criminalize hazing to prevent future tragedies.
Apr 27, 2024 • 39min
Joe Micalizzi
Joe Micalizzi, a victim of violent crime in Newark, is discussed in this episode. The podcast explores the safety measures at NJIT, the tragic shooting, campus response, investigation complexities, suspects apprehended, confessions, sentencing, and remembering Joe's heroism.
Mar 30, 2024 • 32min
Jillian Robbins
Jillian Robbins, a troubled teen turned military sniper, was stopped from a mass shooting at Penn State by a brave student. The podcast explores her mental health struggles, military training, campus tragedy, legal battles, and parental responsibility.
Mar 16, 2024 • 40min
Kaylee Sawyer & Aundreah Maes
Episode 33 Kaylee Sawyer & Aundreah Maes A Central Oregon Community College security guard confesses to his wife that he killed a woman before he drives off into the night. Over the next 48 hours, he will kidnap, assault, shoot, and carjack his way through Oregon and California before being apprehended. His crimes rock the city of Bend, and bring about policy changes on security background checks and school safety. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. For news, information, and updates about Campus Killings, or to contact the show, visit our website Follow Campus Killings on Social Media; Twitter & Facebook Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. Research and Writing by Abagail Belcastro Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment Be sure to listen to Amy and Meghan's other podcasts: Women and Crime & Direct Appeal
