blackbird: an advocacy podcast

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today, to close out this month, I felt I would bring you an incredibly important story to me. You all have empowered me to finally speak my truth and share my survivor story. This is why I advocate. A special thank you to all who participated in sharing "Why I Advocate" for this episode.  And an extra special thank you to Rosebud Ireland for lending us her beautiful song Sister Survivors for this episode. RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy

In May of 1996, California Polytechnic freshman Kristin Smart attended a birthday party for a friend on campus. She was walked back to her dorm by Paul Flores, never to be seen or heard from again. Flores had been suspected in her murder since the beginning, but hardly any evidence could prove Kristin was even dead. New developments have led to Flores' arrest and new information about his past. Find out more in this episode. RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy   References: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/07/kristin-smart-vanished-in-1996-authorities-say-she-may-be-buried-on-her-college-campus/ https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article100287482.html https://www.recordnet.com/article/20070524/A_NEWS/705240316 https://calcoastnews.com/2020/02/paul-flores-detained-in-disappearance-of-kristin-smart/ https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/14/us/kristin-smart-case-district-attorney/index.html https://ktla.com/news/local-news/paul-flores-suspect-in-kristin-smart-case-was-subject-of-redondo-beach-rape-investigation-14-years-ago/ https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article250978094.html https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-27/kristin-smart-paul-flores-la-sexual-assault-claims

Today, April 28, 2021 marks another Denim Day. Hear all about the case that sparked this movement (and the absurd 'Jeans Alibi') and why it is so important to wear your denim today! https://www.rcne.com/contact/countries/italy/ | +39 055 602311 (violence against women); + 39 055 601375 (violence against children) | http://www.artemisiacentroantiviolenza.it/ RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy   References: https://www.denimdayinfo.org/history https://www.cbsnews.com/news/italians-protest-rape-ruling/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/277881.stm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denim_Day  

Brandon Lee Dye was born November 4, 1988. From what I could find on his Facebook page it seemed he had struggled with addiction for a long while and he acknowledged that he had a lot of grief and trauma that he needed to work through and alluded to his drug use being caused by this trauma. On the night of July 15, 2019, in Virginia, Brandon was at home in with his girlfriend, Megan Anne Walthall. Find out what happened that night and why we discuss this case during SAAM. RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy   References: https://nypost.com/2021/03/04/woman-sentenced-for-sexually-abusing-boyfriend-as-he-died/ https://www.foundandsons.com/obituaries/Brandon-Dye/#!/Obituary https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/state-and-regional/fredericksburg-woman-gets-16-years-in-prison-for-abusing-boyfriend-before-he-died-of-overdose/article_4ab9fa82-e6f7-55fc-9666-8cc096f167af.html https://potomaclocal.com/2012/10/25/girl-told-father-about-slaying-mother/ https://www.foundandsons.com/obituaries/Brenda-Dye/#!/Obituary

The Manhattan, NY, DA has decided his office will no longer prosecute sex workers following suit behind a few other jurisdictions in the US. Find out what this means for sex workers and johns. bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy Reference: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/21/989588072/a-relic-and-burden-manhattan-district-attorney-to-stop-prosecuting-prostitution

In June 2017, Manchester graduate student Reynhard Sinaga was arrested on 136 counts of rape of young men around Manchester. He was ultimately convicted of all counts for drugging and raping these young men. Hear about this resilience of these survivors and how Sinaga's case helped so many more young men come forward about their sexual assaults. bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy rainn.org | 1-800-656-4673 supportline.org.uk | 01708 765200   References: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50688975 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50987823 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/25/friends-flatmates-reynhard-sinaga

On March 3, 2021, Sarah Everard was kidnapped while walking home from a friend's house. One week later her remains were discovered and a police officer was arrested for her murder. Hear why street harassment is such an important topic to discuss during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. International Anti-Street Harassment Week - April 11-17, 2021 Find out more: https://www.ihollaback.org/about/ bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-officer-charged-kidnap-murder-sarah-everard-case-gripped-u-n1261010 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wayne-couzens-know-officer-arrested-23694346 https://stopstreetharassment.org/resources/statistics/

About 3% of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. In the UK, 4% of men have experienced some type of sexual assault since the age of 16. Sam Thompson became a statistic, but found a way out of the trauma. Hear how his story helped improve law enforcements response to sexual assaults perpetrated against men. bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy rainn.org | 1-800-656-4673 supportline.org.uk | 01708 765200   References: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence#:~:text=About%203%25%20of%20American%20men,completed%20rape%20in%20their%20lifetime.&text=1%20out%20of%20every%2010%20rape%20victims%20are%20male. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/about-sexual-violence/statistics-sexual-violence/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/f78ad097-77d7-4ec0-8014-54ace0fc4b11

On May 7, 1998, Shannon Schieber's brother found her dead in her Center City, Philadelphia, apartment. Her neighbor had thought something odd the night before and called the police, who were dispatched to her apartment, but soon left after they heard no response. Find out what happened and how the Philadelphia PD allowed a serial rapist to get away with his crimes for years. RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 Crisistextline.org | text 'home' to 741741 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy   References: References:  https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-center-city-rapist-case/  https://www.thedp.com/article/2002/06/center_city_rapist_gets_life_sentence  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Graves  https://www.themarshallproject.org/2015/12/18/rape-is-rape-isn-t-it 

In September 2020, NOLA officer Rodney Vicknair was arrested for sexually assaulting an under-age rape victim he brought to the hospital for a sexual assault examination. Hear the story here. RAINN.org | 1-800-656-4673 CrisisTextLine.org | text "home" to 741741 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy | merch - 20% off #saam collection at blackbirdadvocacy.com   References: https://www.vice.com/en/article/akdpek/cop-allegedly-raped-teen-girl-after-driving-her-to-the-er-for-a-rape-kit https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_97254922-026b-11eb-b297-e74f8265d467.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/us/rodney-vicknair-new-orleans.html

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we figured we would re-release our SA FAQs minisode. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence, please read out to RAINN at 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy

Sarah tests Dan's true crime knowledge on this bonus live episode from Pod vCon; Spring Break.

February 22-28 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In honor of this week, we are bringing you a Psyche Saturday dedicated to eating disorders, namely Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. If you or someone you know needs help with an eating disorder, please contact https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline 1-800-931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741 bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy References: www.anad.org https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty_areas/eating_disorders/faq.html Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed.

Alyssa Noceda was a fun-loving, beautiful 18-year-old who was taken from this earth way too soon. Her perpetrator basically got a slap on the wrist. Hear her story and why it needs to be told. bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy bytesize.me/podvcon References https://apnews.com/article/dc1657cdab234ee4bbb974be7c49fdbf https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/11/16/brian-varela-rape-sentence-dying-alyssa-noceda-34-months/2030881002/ https://www.q13fox.com/news/its-a-joke-teens-mom-furious-after-man-who-raped-her-dying-daughter-gets-less-than-3-years-in-prison https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2018/11/20/he-raped-teenager-she-was-dying-an-overdose-his-sentence-months/ https://www.miamiherald.com/article199319924.html https://www.heraldnet.com/news/man-who-raped-dying-everett-teen-sentenced-to-under-3-years/  

Florida has proposed a new law to create a system for sexual assault victims to track their sexual assault forensic examination kits! Learn about this new law and the backlog of sexual assault kits within the United States. Also, tune in to facebook.com/groups/podvcomm March 12-14 and 19-21 for our virtual podcast convention, Pod vCon: Spring Break! Bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy references: https://www.wcjb.com/2021/02/15/gails-law-would-allow-rape-victims-to-better-track-their-cases/ https://www.manhattanda.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Test-Every-Kit-Results-from-the-Manhattan-District-Attorneys-Offices-Sexual-Assault-Kit-Backlog-Eliminaton-Grant-Program.pdf

Join us March 12-14 and 19-21 at facebook.com/groups/podvcomm for Pod vCon: Spring Break - a virtual podcast convention from around the world!

In this Valentine's Day special, Dan and Sarah discuss Emerald Fennel's film Promising Young Woman starring Carey Mulligan. Go see this movie!! It is on demand now.  We also get into a bit of an update on the Zephi Trevino case. Happy Valentine's Day!

On today's episode, we discuss brief psychotic disorder and get into the case of Sarah Henderson, a Texas woman who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two daughters.  Our new link: bytesize.me/blackbirdadvocacy Pod vCon: Spring Break - March 12-14 & 19-21, facebook.com/groups/podvcomm References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Association. Chowdhury, N.Z., et. al. (2019). First diagnosis of psychosis in the prison: results from a data-linkage study. Stephen, A. and Lui, F. (2020). Brief Psychotic Disorder. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/sarah-henderson-woman-accused-of-fatally-shooting-daughters-5-and-7-may-strike-plea-deal-wednesday/213445/ https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/woman-shot-killed-daughters-henderson-co-sheriff/45233/

In the continuation of Nicole Addimando's case, we discuss the trial and the prosecutions theory.  https://westandwithnikki.com/ National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE References: https://gen.medium.com/nikki-had-proof-shed-been-abused-but-was-it-enough-for-self-defense-bd9f196396eb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicole-addimando-murder-case-chris-grover-48-hours/ https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-domestic-violence-survivors-justice-act https://www.sutori.com/story/the-people-vs-nicole-addimando--7NdCJyqhqvVdNESrNSbXbhLg https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2020/08/11/nicole-addimando-appeals-conviction-denial-survivors-sentencing/3337887001/

Today we discuss two more disorders on the schizophrenia spectrum, both of which do not have much evidence-based research surround them. We also discuss two case studies about delusional disorder. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy facebook.com/groups/podvcomm References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Association. Tamburello, A.C., Bajgier, J., and Reeves, R. (2015). The Prevalence of Delusional Disorder in Prison. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. Reid, W. H. (2005). Delusional Disorder and the Law. Journal of Psychiatric Practice. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9571-schizophreniform-disorder

The CDC estimates that 1 in 11 female and 1 in 15 male high school students are physically assaulted by a dating partner. In this minisode, learn what TDVAM is, where to go for help, and find out just how prevalent this issue truly is. Love Is Respect - Text LOVEIS to 22522, Call 1-866-331-9474, or go to their site loveisrespect.org for a live chat Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 or go to crisistextline.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy   Resources/References: https://www.loveisrespect.org/about-dating/dating-101/ https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html#:~:text=It%20affects%20millions%20of%20teens,violence%20in%20the%20last%20year.  

In 2008 19-year-old Nicole “Nikki” Addimando met 21-year-old Christopher Grover while both worked as gymnastics teachers. The pair seemed to have the beginnings of a wonderful life together. In 2012, Nikki became pregnant with their first child and in February 2015, their second child arrived. They were living in Poughkeepsie, NY, and while they never married, they found contentment in their life as a family. But things quickly changed for the happy couple... Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or go to thehotline.org for a live chat linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicole-addimando-murder-case-chris-grover-48-hours/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Addimando https://gen.medium.com/nikki-had-proof-shed-been-abused-but-was-it-enough-for-self-defense-bd9f196396eb

Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric disorder on the schizophrenia spectrum characterized by its schizophrenia and mood disorder behaviors and thought processes. It is often confused with schizophrenia, but is absolutely different and often misunderstood. We discuss the disorder as well as its relation to stalking, and shed some light on a famous stalking case. @lenoraclaire linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed. American Psychiatric Association. Nolan, K.A., Volavka, J., Mohr, P., and Czobor, P. (1999). Psychopathy and violent behavior among patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Racine, C. and Billick, S. (2013). Classification systems for stalking behavior. Journal of Forensic Sciences. https://people.com/crime/lenora-claire-anti-stalking-advocate-protects-victims/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson

January 2021 marks the 17th annual National Stalking Awareness Month. Learn about what stalking is, statistics about stalking, and resources for those who may be a victim of stalking. https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/ https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/ Victim Connect - 1-855-4-VICTIM National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) - 1-800-656-HOPE

As mentioned in our latest minisode, January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. So, today's episode is about a recent case that has not even gone to trial yet. We want to bring more attention to this case and make everyone aware of the injustices that trafficking victims still face in the legal system. Polarisproject.org – human trafficking hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888 linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/southwest/teencapitalmurdercharges/ https://meaww.com/zephaniah-trevino-16-year-minor-sex-trafficking-drugs-man-robbery-murder-true-false https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/families-debate-claims-of-sex-trafficking-and-murder-by-teens/2434844/ https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2020/12/20/family-says-north-texas-teen-murder-suspect-is-sex-trafficking-victim-co-defendants-attorneys-call-it-a-false-narrative/ https://people.com/crime/zephaniah-trevino-case-texas-teen-accused-murder-says-she-was-sex-trafficking-victim/

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. - MayoClinic.org linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition, American Psychiatric Association. https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20140401.038180/full/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20according%20to%20the,percent%20suffer%20from%20bipolar%20disorder. https://open.lib.umn.edu/criminallaw/chapter/6-1-the-insanity-defense/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_University,_Fullerton,_massacre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gordon_(musician)#Murder_of_mother,_conviction_and_incarceration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Hammond https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettie_Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Forbes_Nash_Jr. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/schizophrenia.shtml

We discuss the myths and misconceptions surrounding human trafficking as well as what it is and how to look out for it. To report, please call 911 or the Polaris Project at 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree to 233733 or chat live at https://polarisproject.org/ linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References and resources: https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/ https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Report/2017/CSReport-13-1.pdf https://hopeforjustice.org/national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevention-month/ https://hopeforjustice.org/spot-the-signs/

Because it's the holidays, and we brought you a really heavy case last weekend, we figured we would be a little nicer this weekend and do something light. So, today's episode is all about bizarre and/or funny crimes that took place around the holidays. We have lots of naked people, some drugs, and lots of Frosty massacres. Happy Holidays! Don't forget about our giveaway - you can find out all about it beginning Monday, 12/21/20 at instagram.com/blackbirdadvocacy Linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy Change.org Petition for Mariska Hargitay on Blackbird: https://www.change.org/p/mariska-hargitay-mariska-hargitay-on-blackbird-an-advocacy-podcast?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_26363422_en-US%3A7&recruiter=364956252&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=tap_basic_share   References: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/naked-man-truck-dulles-airport_n_5a3177b4e4b091ca2684ecd1 https://www.loudountimes.com/news/sterling-man-who-ran-naked-on-route-28-jumped-on-a-truck-will-avoid-jail/article_0cce491e-31d4-11e8-8850-b7413d010aa2.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nudist-filmed-outside-home_n_5689396fe4b06fa688829ad5 https://globalnews.ca/news/2434730/naked-alabama-man-wearing-ronald-reagan-mask-seen-peeping-in-reality-tv-stars-window/ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jan/07/airbnb-new-years-eve-disaster-stories-around-the-world https://www.ktre.com/story/5854058/police-blotters-full-of-holiday-crimes/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/frosty-the-snowman-stabbed-by-grinch/1041765180/ https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2018/11/28/real-life-grinch-sought-pigeon-forge-frostys-murder/2135894002/ https://nypost.com/2020/12/17/teens-decorate-lawns-with-dozens-of-18-foot-snowmen/

Today we will be discussing Dependent Personality Disorder. According to the DSM-5, Dependent Personality Disorder is defined as a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation.   Linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy Change.org Petition for Mariska Hargitay on Blackbird: https://www.change.org/p/mariska-hargitay-mariska-hargitay-on-blackbird-an-advocacy-podcast?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_26363422_en-US%3A7&recruiter=364956252&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=tap_basic_share     References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, American Psychiatric Association Davison, S and Janca, A. (2012). Personality disorder and criminal behaviour: what is the nature of the relationship? Retrieved from: https://journals.lww.com/co-psychiatry/fulltext/2012/01000/personality_disorder_and_criminal_behaviour___what.8.aspx?casa_token=tGhlOAtniDoAAAAA:mIfLRlIDTiAklgp3HmuSKhPqP7LG4-8zvhOCCjuyw3c7VGvQp0aUynZfWMv-8jGGuXsImEeFTpOrxLjcQ8LGeYIT Douglas, K.S. and Dutton, D.G. (2001). Assessing the link between stalking and domestic violence. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359178900000185?casa_token=_qPFAmURLM4AAAAA:eCh5VBl2C2Nl7RoBfgiWNuhTgb4vqBl_HIM6ZAmF2Jv9_7NG7Md-9InWNfkdfTeau4HNcVePng0 Disney, K.L. (2013). Dependent personality disorder: A critical review. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272735813001311?casa_token=tyginD6HQT8AAAAA:42-oIOoRw3vXDT-2WIqdUjgXU08Gf3oRiUXROd6jtmBKxIlOlHnHjkZld7FK9ujuPtYcArmfiBw Loas, G., Cormier, J., and Perez-Diaz, F. (2011). Dependent personality disorder and physical abuse. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178109002200?casa_token=saN-1C6IShsAAAAA:4jRUCmzDUWgp5xNEdYzrE9ZnBfp74ivWjunNQJqruly_h2VaR60-9u-qGkCrU0ybX38TjHpOyvs https://caselaw.findlaw.com/in-supreme-court/1074796.html https://www.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/personality-disorders-information/famous-people-with-personality-disorders  

We get a lot of questions regarding what sexual assault is and who are victims of sexual assault. This minisode is dedicated to answering the most common questions about sexual violence. Resources: RAINN.org - 1-800-656-HOPE crisistextline.org - text HOME to 741741 linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/sv_faqs.pdf https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/sexual_assault_dv.pdf

Daisy was able to find some light within the darkness, though. She and her older brother, Charlie, became sexual assault survivor advocates and HuffPost named Daisy one of their “13 Most Fearless Teens of 2013.” Netflix even caught wind of Daisy's incredible story and the lack of justice she received and produced the documentary Audrie & Daisy in 2016. Audrie Pott was another sexual assault survivor documented in the film who took her own life in 2012 due to the trauma and persistent bullying – the same ordeal Daisy had gone through. But soon, tragedy would strike the Coleman family again. We send so much love and light to Daisy's surviving brothers, Melinda's sons, Logan and Charlie, and the rest of the Coleman family as well as everyone at SafeBAE. This episode is in Daisy and Melinda's honor. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy https://www.rainn.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.crisistextline.org/ Link for Coleman Family GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/acsjvv-coleman-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1     References: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fort-hood-vanessa-guillen-investigation-army-fires-suspends-14-officers/ https://theintercept.com/2020/10/23/fort-hood-army-deaths/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/missouri-teen-writes-raped-grandson-politician-target-maryville-community-article-1.1489769 https://nation.time.com/2013/10/14/hackers-target-town-after-dropped-sexual-assault-case/ https://filmmakermagazine.com/100291-the-years-most-unforgettable-documentary-subjects/#.X9Pw-thKhPY https://safebae.org/about-us/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56789446/the-kansas-city-star/ https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/an-exclusive-interview-with-daisy-coleman https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/colorado-tattoo-artist-embarks-on-innovative-therapy-journey-following-one-of-the-most-publicized-sexual-assault-cases-in-american-history https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200266748/saving-daisy https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/daisy-coleman-suicide-audrie-and-daisy-netflix-documentary-1040197/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/acsjvv-coleman-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 https://www.the-sun.com/news/1270877/daisy-coleman-died-gunshot-hours-cops-checked-her/ https://nypost.com/2020/08/11/daisy-coleman-filed-harassment-complaint-day-she-died/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/daisy-coleman-death-suicide-netflix-audrie-and-daisy-documentary-sexual-assault-rape-a9656456.html https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article247667495.html https://www.today.com/health/melinda-coleman-mother-daisy-coleman-dies-4-months-after-daughter-t202893  

Catherine Daisy Coleman was born March 30, 1997 in Albany, Missouri to Melinda Moeller, a veterinarian, and Michael Coleman, a physician. Her family gravitated towards calling her by her middle name, Daisy, and rarely used her first name. She was a bright little girl, so it was only appropriate that the name Daisy stuck. 14-year-old Daisy was a varsity cheerleader and competitive dancer. She was a popular girl who loved to entertain and be a social butterfly. However, that all changed on the night of January 8, 2012. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network – RAINN – at 1-800-656-HOPE or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or you can text HOME to 741741 to text with a volunteer from the Crisis Text Line. No one should suffer in silence. We are here to help. You may also reach out to us here at Blackbird for resources, information, as well as support. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fort-hood-vanessa-guillen-investigation-army-fires-suspends-14-officers/ https://theintercept.com/2020/10/23/fort-hood-army-deaths/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/missouri-teen-writes-raped-grandson-politician-target-maryville-community-article-1.1489769 https://nation.time.com/2013/10/14/hackers-target-town-after-dropped-sexual-assault-case/ https://filmmakermagazine.com/100291-the-years-most-unforgettable-documentary-subjects/#.X9Pw-thKhPY https://safebae.org/about-us/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56789446/the-kansas-city-star/ https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/an-exclusive-interview-with-daisy-coleman https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/colorado-tattoo-artist-embarks-on-innovative-therapy-journey-following-one-of-the-most-publicized-sexual-assault-cases-in-american-history https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200266748/saving-daisy https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/daisy-coleman-suicide-audrie-and-daisy-netflix-documentary-1040197/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/acsjvv-coleman-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 https://www.the-sun.com/news/1270877/daisy-coleman-died-gunshot-hours-cops-checked-her/ https://nypost.com/2020/08/11/daisy-coleman-filed-harassment-complaint-day-she-died/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/daisy-coleman-death-suicide-netflix-audrie-and-daisy-documentary-sexual-assault-rape-a9656456.html https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article247667495.html https://www.today.com/health/melinda-coleman-mother-daisy-coleman-dies-4-months-after-daughter-t202893

Daisy Coleman was sexually assaulted at the age of 14 and the aftermath documented what rape culture is like in a small town. Years later, Daisy would grow up to co-found a non-profit organization called Safe BAE to raise awareness of sexual violence among youth. Unfortunately, the trauma of Daisy's past could not cease, and she took her own life. Then, just four months later, her mother, Melinda, also died by suicide. This Sunday we discuss Daisy and Melinda's story and why it is so important to open the discussion about trauma, mental health, and suicide. Sunday, Dec 13, only on Blackbird.

On December 24, 2008, a frantic 911 call came in to Covina, California dispatch. The caller begged for emergency services stating “he's still shooting out there. He's shooting my whole family. My mom's house is on fire!” Just before the attack, neighbors saw a man dressed as Santa Claus approach the house on Knollcrest Drive carrying what looked like gifts. References: https://www.theage.com.au/world/emergency-call-reveals-terror-of-santa-gunmans-rampage-20081227-75vl.html?page=-1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160126095722/http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2009-01-04/news/26742389_1_alicia-ortega-charles-ortega-alicia-ortiz https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/8-weird-wild-christmas-crimes-article-1.2475156 https://www.vice.com/en/article/xd7k97/a-brief-history-of-bizarre-christmas-crimes

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On this Psyche Saturday, we begin our journey into the Cluster C personality disorders. These are the personality disorders described as anxious and fearful. Today we are discussing Avoidant Personality Disorder. According to the DSM-5, Avoidant Personality Disorder, or AVPD, is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.   linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy     References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, American Psychiatric Association https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6839665/ Reichborn-Kjennerud T; Czajkowski N; Neale MC; Ørstavik RE; Torgersen S; Tambs K; Røysamb E; Harris JR; Kendler KS, Genetic and environmental influences on dimensional representations of DSM-IV cluster C personality disorders: a population-based multivariate twin study. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/913360-clinical#b5 Davison & Janca, Personality Disorder and Criminal Behaviour What Is the Nature of the Relationship? https://www.smh.com.au/national/in-the-name-of-the-father-how-could-he-20071006-gdra2h.html Richard, Firstman; Talan, Jamie (1997). The Death of Innocents: A True Story of Murder, Medicine, and High-Stakes Science. Bantam Books. p. 557–558.  https://www.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/avoidant-personality-disorder/famous-people-with-avoidant-personality-disorder Lynn E. Alden, PhD, Judith M. Laposa, MA, Charles T. Taylor, BSc, and Andrew G. Ryder, BA, AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS.

At just 15 years old, Kris Pedretti was sexually assaulted in her home by the man known then as the East Area Rapist. It wasn't until years later that Kris found out this was also the man known as the Golden State Killer. Hear, in her own words, what happened that night and why she chose to provide a victim impact statement and come face-to-face with her perpetrator.  We dedicate this episode to Phyllis Henneman, who was Joseph James DeAngelo's first known victim. Her memory will never be forgotten.  linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy

A quick mini update regarding where we stand with the Shannan Gilbert 911 call. Reference: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/serial-killer/gilgo-serial-killer-long-island-gilbert-911-1.50070360

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance when we honor those in the Transgender community whom we've lost this year. Since 1999, this day has had special meaning and continues to honor the memory of Rita Hester. For more information see glaad.org/tdor reference: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1233809

At 17 years old, Chrystul Kizer was arrested for the murder of Randall Volar III. But, you see, Chrystul's circumstances led her to kill. It is an unfortunate consequence of what she had been through; a life Chrystul had no other way of escaping. Chrystul's defense team contends that Randall Volar III had been sex trafficking Chrystul since she was 16 years old and that she acted in self-defense against a man who had brutalized her for far too long.   https://chicagobond.org/2020/06/22/community-groups-pay-400000-bond-to-free-trafficking-survivor-chrystul-kizer-in-kenosha-wi/ Defense Fund: https://fundrazr.com/81gAq7?ref=ab_f9Jdo7_ab_1Wu2d3BUKNs1Wu2d3BUKNs Petition: https://www.change.org/p/drop-all-charges-against-incarcerated-trafficking-survivor-chrystul-kizer?fbclid=IwAR3W8l7rjfJ7GQUD2DvzBXmBDm-Z4Y4oZI36MZttzn5OqLf7aG4DXilpk98&use_react=false https://polarisproject.org/   References: Holcombe, Madeline (2020-06-24). "A teenager accused of killing her alleged sex trafficker is released from jail on $400,000 bond". CNN.  Brooks, Ryan (2020-06-23). "Chrystul Kizer, A 19-Year-Old Sex Trafficking Victim Who Killed Her Abuser, Has Been Released From Jail". BuzzFeed News. Contrera, Jessica (2019-12-23). "She met her abuser at 16. Then, police said, she killed him". The Washington Post. Fortin, Jacey (2020-06-23). "Chrystul Kizer, Teen Charged With Killing Sexual Abuser, Is Released on Bond". The New York Times. O'Connell, Oliver (2020-06-23). "US trafficking victim leaves jail after two years as activists raise $400,000 bail". The Independent.  "Activists, celebrities call for Chrystul Kizer's release in sex trafficking murder case: Amid the pressure, a Wisconsin district attorney took to Facebook to defend his office's decision to prosecute Kizer, now 19". The Washington Post  "Milwaukee Teen Accused of Killing Her Abuser Freed on Bond After 2 Years". Time.

Today's Psyche Saturday we will delve into the last of the Cluster A personality disorders: Schizotypal Personality Disorder. According to the DSM-V, Schizotypal Personality Disorder is characterized as a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior.   REFERENCES: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed., American Psychiatric Association. McClure, M.M., Harvey, P.D., Bowie, C.R., Iacoviello, B., and Siever, L.J., 2013, Functional Outcomes, Functional Capacity, and Cognitive Impairment in Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Johnson, J.G., Cohen, P., Smailes, E., Kasen, S., Oldham, J.M., Skodol, A.E., and Brook, J.S., 2000, Adolescent Personality Disorders Associated With Violence and Criminal Behavior During Adolescence and Early Adulthood. Sptizberg, B.H. and Veksler, A.E., 2007, The Personality of Pursuit: Personality Attributions of Unwanted Pursuers and Stalkers. Qi, S., Gao, Q., Shen, J., Teng, Y., Xie, X., Sun, Y., and Wu, J., 2018, Multiple Frequency Bans Analysis of Large Scale Intrinsic Brain Networks and Its Application in Schizotypal Personality Disorder. https://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/21/north.carolina.castillo.trial/index.html?eref=rss_us https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/belgium/4359612/Belgiums-joker-killer-Kim-De-Gelder-admits-guilt.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/colo-shooting-da-says-two-evaluations-found-holmes-sane https://news.yahoo.com/theater-shooting-verdict-colorado-jurors-decide-james-holmes-punishment-211031263.html https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/aurora-shooter-james-holmes-loved-comedies-wanted-arrest-article-1.2240883 https://muse.jhu.edu/article/11140 https://www.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/schizotypal-personality-disorder/famous-people-with-schizotypal-personality-disorder

Lisa Nguyen is an RN, critical care nurse, and SANE nurse working with survivors of IPV, DV, as well as sexual assault. She walks us through what a day in her life as a SANE nurse looks like, what to expect if you get a sexual assault forensic examination performed, and what her advice to survivors seeking healthcare in the ED is. Happy Forensic Nurses' Week - November 9-13, 2020 and Forensic Nurses' Day - November 13, 2020, to all the amazing forensic nurses out there! You are all so appreciated! Thank you for what you do. You may find Lisa on Instagram @fencernurse If you or someone you know has ever been a victim of sexual assault, please reach out to RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) For information about the International Association of Forensic Nurses and how to become a forensic nurse: https://www.forensicnurses.org/default.aspx linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy  

Join Sarah as she reads Edgar Allan Poe's poem Spirits of the Dead in honor of the last day of Dia de los Muertos. 

On Halloween Night, 2011, police and paramedics were called to a home on the 7100 block of Winchester Avenue in West Englewood, Chicago, Illinois. When police arrived, they found the homeowner, Ledell Peoples, standing outside on his front porch. Officer John Davidson asked what had happened, to which Peoples responded, “That bitch is crazy. She threw a plate at my head.” linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://courts.illinois.gov/R23_Orders/AppellateCourt/2020/1stDistrict/1161735_R23.pdf https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woman-stabbed-over-halloween-candy-dies-ledell-peoples-maria-adams/1914915/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2011-11-06-chi-cops-woman-dies-after-being-stabbed-for-missing-candy-20111106-story.html

On today's Psyche Saturday we will be discussing a little bit about Dissociative Identity Disorder and doing a film review on M. Night Shyamalan's Split starring James McAvoy. How accurate was this movie in portraying someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder and do we think you should see it? linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed, American Psychiatric Association. National Alliance on Mental Illness & National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Thecut.com, What It's Like to Have Multiple Personalities, Katie Heaney Mental illness and violent behavior: the role of dissociation, Webermann, A.E. & Brand, B.L.

This marks our last episode for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we took the opportunity to discuss some of the recent headlines in DV. Listen and learn that this does not happen in a bubble and is unfortunately all around us. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org References: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/10/11/estranged-husband-shoots-kills-wife-before-killing-himself-at-warren-gas-station/ https://www.news9.com/story/5f937afe9291ef4662f59ed9/ocpd:-husband-kills-wife-himself-in-nw-okc-murdersuicide https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/couple-charged-in-death-of-missing-new-hampshire-man/2201606/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8873309/Texas-man-shoots-kills-wife-uploads-video-Facebook-trying-justify-it.html https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/19/investigators-estranged-husband-kills-wife-then-fatally-shoots-himself-on-san-dimas-hiking-trail/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/husband-charged-wife-s-murder-after-child-reported-witnessing-killing-n1239250 https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS

As we continue to make our way through the cluster A personality disorders, today we will be discussing Schizoid Personality Disorder. The DSM-V characterizes Schizoid Personality Disorder, or ScPD, as a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy   REFERENCES: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed., American Psychiatric Association. Koch, J., et al., (2011). Sociodemographic and Diagnostic Characteristics of Homicidal and Nonhomicidal Sexual Offenders. Novovic, Z., et al., (2012). The role of schizoid personality, peritraumatic dissociation and behavioral activation system in a case of parricide. Apostolopoulos, A., et al., (2018). Association of Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality disorder with violent crimes and homicides in Greek prisons. Triebwasser, J., et al., (2012). Schizoid Personality Disorder. Pulay, A.J., et al., (2008). Violent Behavior and DSM-IV Psychiatric Disorders: Results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Clarke, G. (2012). Failures of the ‘moral defence' In the films Shutter Island, Inception and Memento: Narcissism or schizoid personality disorder? Blum, K., et al. (1997). Association of polymorphisms of dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2), and dopamine transporter (DAT1) genes with schizoid/avoidant behaviors (SAB).

What is trauma bonding, what are the signs, and how does someone remove themselves from a trauma bond? linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or thehotline.org   References: psychcentral.com cptsdfoundation.org

Special Episode shared from The Misery Machine. Where is Kimberly Moreau? We at Blackbird are always willing to help victims' families in any way we can, so we took another opportunity to share a story and get the word out from a sister podcast. Please help in any way you can!     This week, Drewby and Yergy shift gears to a local case that has haunted the community of Jay, Maine for 3 decades - one that we hope will soon be solved so that she can be laid to rest and her family can have some long deserved closure. This week we are discussing the disappearance of Kimberly Moreau.   Kim Moreau was a beautiful 17 year old girl that went missing from the small mill town of Jay, ME after skipping her junior prom following a fight with her then boyfriend. It is alleged that she spent the day with a friend and two 25 year old men joyriding in a white Trans AM, although the events of May 10th and 11th, 1986 unclear and subject to wide rumor and speculation. Kim's family has never given up hope - handling much of the investigative legwork themselves after local and state police proved to be grossly negligent in the handling of Kim's case. There have been many extensive searches in recent years, and police allege that of all of the missing person cases in the state, Kim's case is the one in which they receive the most frequent tips, even after 3 decades.  We discuss the background of Kim's case - discussing Kim as a person, and providing  details into what is alleged to have happened during the day she disappeared. We also discuss some of the more recent searches, some of the theories of what happened to her, and delve into the backgrounds of the folks tied to her disappearance.  Maine State Police: (207) 743-8282 Livermore Falls Police Department: (207) 657-3030 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/

Today's case takes us to Ireland. We wanted to give a little thank you to our Irish listeners, so here it is! This case is a different take on domestic violence, but none-the-less, still involves violence perpetrated against an intimate partner. And, it's an even more interesting case, as this is a case of a Black Widow. It is Spooky Season after all. This is the case of the Murder of Tom Nevin. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy United States Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org Ireland DV Website: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/ References: https://www.thesun.ie/news/2214403/catherine-nevin-behind-secret-attempt-to-kill-her-battered-husband-tom-months-before-he-was-murdered-by-hitman/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20472040.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090714231955/http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2000/09/10/story656559038.asp

Last week we finished up the Cluster B personality disorders, and we asked our listeners which cluster we should do next: A or C. And the winner is…Cluster A! Cluster A personality disorders are characterized as odd or eccentric personalities including that of schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, and the personality disorder we are covering today: Paranoid Personality Disorder. linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy References: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/paranoid-personality-disorder-ppd Bouthier, M. and Mahe, V. (2019). Paranoid Personality Disorder and Criminal Offenses. Nestor, P.G. (2002). Mental Disorder and Violence: Personality Dimensions and Clinical Features. Johnson, J.G., et. al. (2000). Adolescent Personality Disorders Associated With Violence and Criminal Behavior During Adolescence and Early Adulthood. Coolidge, F.L. and Anderson, L.W. (2002). Personality Profiles of Women in Multiple Abusive Relationships Lee, R. (2017). Mistrustful and Misunderstood: A Review of Paranoid Personality Disorder.