The Smoking Gun Podcast

“Just the fact that we got to be in the same world as him should be a privilege” - Elena on blaze Hi everyone we're back from our little hiatus!! We missed you thank you for being here :) Katy brings us the case of Blaze Bernstein. Blaze was an incredible person whose life was taken purely out of hate. In 2018, Sam Woodward, neo-nazi had been alleged to have brutally murdered Blaze in a park during a late night "hangout". His trial is set for later this year and we will be following along throughout. Be safe and spread love in the name of Blaze. • Visit this site to learn more about Blaze: https://blazebernstein.org/blog/blaze-bernstein-obituary?format=amp • CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This week we got an Elena case, no one dies but…it's definitely really messed up and really uncomfortable. The case of Louise Ogborn is truly terrifying in such a personal way. Louise was forced to strip down to nothing in front of her management at the manipulation from a man named “Officer Scott”. This case is such a tragic example as what manipulation and fear of authority can do to someone, and why it's important that companies train their employees on the dangers behind these types of calls. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod KYLER'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/c5b73b5f

This ones a Katy case and it really sparked a lot of feelings. The case of Aaron Hernandex and the senseless crimes he committed is nothing but tragic. In 2013, Odin Lloyd was executed by NFL star Aaron Hernandez. In this episode we discuss many different topics that may have made Aaron who he became. We talk about football (shocking), masculinity, sexuality, and just how toxic some of these cultures can be. This one sparked a lot of chats so grab your gear and come along on this journey. This also might be one of our longest single episode so far! We would love to hear what you guys have to say about some of the things we chatted about

Hello friends, welcome back this week for another Elena case, & this time we're going to Oklahoma for one of the weirdest unsolved cases we have done. The Jamison family was simply looking at a plot of land that they were thinking of moving too, and they were never seen again. There is so much more to this case than what meets the eye, and the longer you look the weirder it gets. Put on your thinking caps & grab something to puff with us. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod KYLER'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/c5b73b5f

In 2007, 12 year old Jaliek was eating dinner with his adoptive father in New York and was never to be seen again. Katy tells the tale of Jaliek Rainwalker to bring awareness to the unfortunate reality he was living in, the systems that failed him, and to help find him after all these years. To contact your local office: https://www.fib.gov/contact-us/field-offices to contact Albany office (his FBI): (518) 465-7551 CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast KYLER'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/c5b73b5f

This week it's an Elena case and we are going all the way back to early 1900's. Belle was originally from Norway, but traveled to the midwest United States in search of a better life. Over her years, Belle racked up quiet a few charges, that she will never be faced with. Unfortunately, we still don't know Belle's fate after over 100 years. Let's get into it. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod KYLER'S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/c5b73b5f

Hannah Clarke was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile who was ripped from this Earth by the worst of the worst. Even worse, her 3 children were also taken by his hands, the hands of their father. D (as he is referred to in our episode) brutally took the lives of his beautiful wife and children on February 19th, 2020 all for control. A very heavy episode, but an incredibly important story to tell. We love you all! If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence you can visit https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ there are numbers you can call or text, as well as a chat 24/7. Stay safe! Call : 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 IN AUSTRALIA (1800 737 732)., respect.gov.au CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

We are in Maine for this one! For less than a year this unknown man came and went only to vanish without a trace. This shit is wild. Listen along as Katy gives y'all another spook sesh! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Hello friends we are back again this week with an Elena case, well more like a wild ride for you. Kelly Ronahan is a Canadian woman who got some internet fame from the things she was experiencing medically…and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We discuss mental health and our ever evolving world of the internet and technology and how those things unfortunately collide to make cases like Kelly here. Grab something to smoke on because you might need it to wrap your head around this one. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

In 1988, Tara Calico disappeared and nearly 35 years later we still don't have answers. Tara is remembered as being a sweet, athletic, and smart girl who wanted to help everyone who needed it. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO call the FBI albuquerque new mexico office at 505-899-1300. LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Seath Jackson was a 15 year old from Belleview, Florida. His tragic death brings up ALOT of feelings & different conversations about youth crime & how we should handle violent offenders. Send us a gmail at: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com | twitter: @smokinggunpod | TikTok & instagram: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Happy New Year from Elena and Katy!! Thank you always for your love and support! Make sure to look below for our contact info. Today we have a special guest… welcome Kyler!!!! In this case, we take it to Wisconsin in 2022 where Taylor Schabuisness brutally murders Shad Thyrion. This woman does some of the most disgusting things imaginable in this horrible case. Listen to see why. Shad, we hope you didn't suffer and that you and your loved ones find peace. As the case and trial go on we will be sure to keep yall updated. LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

On January 11th, 2013 the Johnson's lives changes forever. Their son Kendrick was found dead in a rolled up gym mat at his high school. To this day his cause of death is argued. Never stop advocating for KJ, he deserves so much more. LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Happy Holidays from The Smoking Gun Podcast! In normal fashion, this is a really messed up case. Za'Zell Preston was a beautiful wife and mother, weeks away from graduating when she was tragically killed by her husband. His crimes don't stop there, and we hoped they did. Grab your stash, you're going to need it for this one. If you or a loved one is being hurt by someone, please reach out. The United States National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, please call at 800-799-7233 or text 'START' to 88788 send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com tiktok&instagram: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

In February 2007, a 13 year old boy brutally murdered his 4 year old sister for seemingly no reason. Leaving his mother to grieve the loss of both of her children, we hear an incredible story of how she chooses to love everyday instead of falling victim to the hatred that surrounds this crime. Listen along as Katy shares the details of the crime and the psychology that goes into it. LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Brian Shaffer was last seen on bar security cameras, and then literally never seen again. The cops believe that he ran away to start a new life for himself, but he had literally everything going for him. He was a medical student, and he was about to go on vacation with his girlfriend for spring break. But one night he just, disappeared. We still don't know what happened, and we may never unfortunately. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com tiktok&instagram: thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

This is an Elena case & it's the night before Halloween in 1975 in a Connecticut community, and something really horrific has happened. Martha Moxley was a lovely 15 year old girl who met a terrible fate after spending some time with her friends. Although Martha's death shook the community, there is still no one in prison for what happened to her. Tune in to listen to not only what happened to Martha, but the incredible injustice done by the courts. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram&tiktok: thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: smokinggunpod

On March 31st, 1922, a family was brutally murdered on a farm a little outside Munich, Germany. It remains a mystery over 100 years later. This one had us stumped and unsure how to feel. Listen along as we discuss some INCREDIBLY messed up stuff! Love y'all! LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Horror movies based off true events are scarier I don't make the rules. Listen as we chat about some classic horror movies that were based off true crime/true events … one of which is Katy's literal hell. Love youuuu!! LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This mini-case is an extension of the Rebecca Zahau case posted a few episodes ago. Max Shacknai was 6 years old when he tragically died, which is still a mystery to some. Listen to hear who Max was and how he lives on through others. Rest in peace sweet Maxie. We love you stay safe!! LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This one's a re-do! For our (belated) one-year podaversary, Katy did a deep dive into the first case we covered! Using information from our first coverage of this case, and much more, we have updated theories and news on the infamous West Memphis three case. Listen along as we discuss the horrible event that the city of West Memphis, Arkansas faced almost 30 years ago, and as we theorize who we think did it. Spoiler: it's not the men that were convicted. LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This week Elena is diving into the very tragic case of the Watts family. A happy family in Colorado became one of the most talked about cases in recent history, also getting a Netflix documentary in 2020, just two years after the event. This one is a big downer guys. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: smokinggunpod

In 2011, Rebecca Zahau mysteriously passed after her boyfriend's son, Max Schacknai, was severely injured. Her death was ruled a suicide but some don't agree. Listen and hear allllll the theories and questions we have about this case and her mysterious death. Stay tuned for a Max update as well, his story deserves to be told too. We love you!! Be safe, and remember to drink your water and don't be an asshole! LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOIN!! Rate and review us wherever you listen! Share with your true crime and/or weed friends!! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This week we are discussing the case of Isabella Guzman, the teen who killed her mother so horribly that went viral on TikTok just last year. In this episode we talk about mental illness and what that means in this case and in our not so perfect justice system. Check in with your people, drink your water, and don't murder people.  send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast  twitter: @smokinggunpod 

In the year 2000, Jean Newmaker took her daughter Candace to a mental health retreat that went horribly wrong. This treatment forever changed the way we look at attachment and rebirthing therapy. Candace deserved more and we hope keeping her name alive will spread her story. Love your kids, be an advocate for those who can't advocate for themselves. Rate/review us!! Share with your true crime friends!!  Send us an email! thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com Follow us on the things:  insta/tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

One of the most famous cases of animal mauling, Travis the Chimp from Stanford, Connecticut changed the way we handle chimps and other primates as pets. Charla Nash was a bright woman who was attacked by her friend Sandra's chimp, Travis. Travis was raised as a human his whole life, until one day he snapped and reminded everyone that he is not human. Strap in this one is wild. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

Y'all this one's self-explanatory. Everything's bad basically. But if that's your thing welcome! Join us as we chat about torture methods through history. We love you!!!! If you liked this episode let us know!! email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Hi friends! We are back with a wild Katy case. This time were in Tweed, Canada in the 2000's. Russell Williams tormented women in the town of Tweed and, in my opinion, used fear to play mind games on them. Listen along and as always be safe we love you. CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

Hey freens! This week is the beginning of LEO SEASON & ELENA'S birthday so we have a very interesting ol' timey case for you all this week. The Axeman terrified New Orleans from 1918-1919 and boy were they spooked. Grab your sesh stuff and let's get into it. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com tiktok & instagram: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

WE'RE IN GEORGIA! This weeks Katy case is about the disappearance of twin girls in Augusta, Georgia, and alllllllll the issues that went on with the investigation. Another episode where the conversation is heavy and may be uncomfortable, but change comes with discomfort. We hope you love it and as always be safe we love you (say it back tf). link to The Fall Line's first episode on their deep dive into this case: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disappearance-of-the-millbrook-twins-part-1/id1244959034?i=1000386439447 come say hi! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

HELLO friends Katy and Elena are back!! This was going to be one our pride month cases but due to Elena's foot not doing it's job it's a little late. This is an Elena case but it's a very sad and important case. Matthew Shepard was only 21 when he was brutally attacked by the worst men imaginable, but it would change the way we handle hate crimes forever. send us a gmail: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram/tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

Hi frienddddssssss!!!! So here we are giving you some personal life updates and a case update. Listen to hear where we have been, where we will be, and an update on the AUSTIN HARROUFF case and trial. We love love love you thank you for the support, listens, and love. Keep doin what you're doin! Keep Elena and her healing in your thoughts while she goes through it. From me (Katy) to you (Elena) I have nothing but faith that you'll heal stronger than before

What's up friends we are back this week with an Elena case. We're talking about the one, the only...D. B. Cooper. Probably one of the most famous cases in FBI history, and the coldest case in FBI history. There's a heist, there's planes, there's bourbon, what more do you need? Grab your stash & let's get started we got a lot to cover. contact us or send a case suggestion: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: smokinggunpod

*audio is not great, we are a work in progress!! Thank you for listening and your support as we continue along this journey with y'all :) * We hate everyone besides Jan basically. In this episode, we hear a soapbox moment from both Elena and Katy, and every emotion is felt. Mentioned in the episode is the Netflix Documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight". Also Katy yells a lot. Love youuuu! For American listeners: The American Psychological Association crisis page - https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673 CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

What's up friends we are back after a little break with a short but still strange case from Elena today, what the hell happened to Gloria? And how did an ER go down in a matter of minutes? Grab your sesh stuff and let's dig in because this one is a head-scratcher.

This one is 10/10 on the Katy upsetting scale...shes awful. Listen along as Elena and Katy discuss the horrible upbringing and crimes of Australia's Katherine Knight. She made a lot of choices and none of them were good ones. CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This one might make your head hurt. Elisa Lam was a 21 year old college student traveling in California. When she checked into the Cecil Hotel, she was found dead in the weirdest place. Better yet, no one knows how she could've gotten up there. Ugh...anyway get ready for a wild ride.

Elena once said, “damn that was a lot”. Join us for a spooky spook sesh that's also pretty sad. Sherman Sizemore went into surgery in 2006 and everything changed. Listen and find out why. CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

We did it guys; we're done. Let's get out of Casey Anthony's world. This episode covers the trial of Casey Anthony and our discussion of the case. Get some rest, drink your water, you are loved (to everyone but Casey, may she always be sleepless, may she always be thirsty).  CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

As we always say ... it gets worse. In this installment, we cover the timeline of June 15th, 2008 up until sweet baby Caylee's remains were discovered. Elena said "wow this one hurt". RIP angel Caylee. CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

We're doing it guys. We're covering one of the biggest true crime cases to date. Caylee and Casey Anthony. Casey Anthony, you suck. This part covers background information up to the arrest. Parts 2 and 3 will be up tomorrow! CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

This week Elena will be discussing the horrible case of Elliot Rodger and how toxic a specific mentality and community on the internet can be. Elliot killed 6 other people before killing himself, and inspiring many others. Grab your sesh stuff and let's get to it. CONTACT INFO: email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com twitter: @smokinggunpod instagram and tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast

In 2016, Florida State Alpha Delta Phi member Austin Harrouff broke and did the unimaginable. Buckle in for this intense, greousome roller coaster... As always we love you, be safe!! CONTACT INFO: instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com

On February 9th, 2004, Maura's car was found crashed, and locked, with Maura and a bottle of Kahlua missing from inside. She has never been seen again. Listen as Elena and Katy dive into the facts of one of the most famous missing persons cases of the early 2000's...& Maura, we hope you're good if you ever come across this. 

Our first serial killer! Listen as we discuss the horrible upbringing and crimes of Aileen Wuornos. She sucks. Be safe!! CONTACT INFO: instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com

Fun Fact: Kiki Camarena was kidnapped exactly 37 years ago today...so you so definitely listen to it today. Anyway, so the CIA doesn't come knocking at our door, this is the second part of the Kiki Camarena kidnap and murder. Enjoy! Email us your best pick-up lines this week at thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thesmokinggunpodcast and follow our twitter @smokinggunpod, no the no cast.

OUR FIRST MULTI-PARTER! This is an Elena case, this week we are going to Mexico in 1985 to discuss the kidnapping and murder of DEA Agent Kiki Camarena. Not telling you that you need a notebook for this one, but according to Katy it definitely helped. This case is also in a different format, we will be discussing throughout the case instead of talking about the case and then a discussion, similar to our conspiracies. Grab your favorite substance and join us for this journey that will definitely make your head do some thinking...and it's only part 1. Follow us on our social media, @thesmokinggunpodcast for instagram and tiktok, @smokinggunpod for twitter. Send us an email at thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com. Stay tuned for part 2!

*CONTENT WARNING: Heavy topics with graphic description of injuries! Also if using humor to cope isn't your thing maybe don't listen to this one!* Hi friends! Join us in a different kind of Katy case! This week we chat about the most incredible woman we've ever heard of. Alison Botha. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a roller coaster of emotions.  CONTACT INFO: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com instagram & tiktok: @thesmokinggunpodcast twitter: @smokinggunpod

Hey friends it's an Elena episode today & this might be the saddest and longest episode we've done so far...anyway with that being SAID, let's get into this episode because this definitely deserves to be talked about. One of South Korea's darkest moments, we discuss the sinking of the Sewol Ferry, holding 476 passengers on their way to Jeju Island, unfortunately, most of them would never arrive.

We're back with another spook sesh! Listen along as we talk about a possession that ended in tragedy. Love you!! Contact Info: Instagram & TikTok: @thesmokinggunpodcast Twitter: @smokinggunpod Email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com

We're back babbyyyy!!! We missed you all, happy holidays, happy new year, happy day! Grab your snacks and listen along as we chat about one of the strangest (and most questionable) legal defenses out there. Love you! Contact Info: Instagram & TikTok: @thesmokinggunpodcast Twitter: @smokinggunpod Email: thesmokinggunpod@gmail.com