Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a mul…
The Urge to Kill podcast is an incredibly well-executed and respectful exploration of a horrendous crime. The host, Ashley Korslien, handles her own emotions with grace and sensitivity, allowing the listeners to feel the impact of the story through her voice. It is evident that she has given Kaylee and her family a voice, treating their story with the utmost respect.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it is put together. The storytelling is impeccable, making it easy for listeners to follow along and become fully immersed in the tragic narrative. The flow of each episode is seamless, keeping the audience engaged and hooked throughout. Furthermore, the inclusion of interviews with those involved adds depth and authenticity to the podcast.
Another great aspect of The Urge to Kill is its appeal to true crime lovers. The podcast delivers on all fronts - from captivating storytelling to well-researched facts. It stands out among other true crime podcasts with its compelling narrative style and attention to detail. Listeners will appreciate the dedication and effort put into creating this podcast.
While it is difficult to find any major flaws in The Urge to Kill podcast, one minor criticism could be that some may find certain episodes hard to listen to due to the heartbreaking nature of the story. However, this can also be seen as a testament to how effectively the podcast captures the emotional impact of such a tragic event.
In conclusion, The Urge to Kill is an outstanding true crime podcast that tackles a devastating story in a respectful and engaging manner. Ashley Korslien's storytelling abilities are commendable, as she presents a captivating narrative that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. This podcast is highly recommended for any true crime enthusiast looking for a well-produced and emotionally impactful series.
From Oregon's first woman to go on trial for murder in the 1800's to a grave robbery gone terribly wrong, join KGW and VAULT Studios as we dive into tales of old time crime. Wicked West explores legends, lore and the dark side of history. New episodes every Wednesday beginning October 26th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Oregon's first woman to go on trial for murder in the 1800's to a grave robbery gone terribly wrong, join KGW and VAULT Studios as we dive into tales of old time crime. Wicked West explores legends, lore and the dark side of history. New episodes every Wednesday beginning October 26th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, is available now. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each episode, the two journalists will look back at a different unsolved case they have covered in search of new insights and, hopefully, answers. Follow now by searching for "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" in your podcast app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, is available now. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each episode, the two journalists will look back at a different unsolved case they have covered in search of new insights and, hopefully, answers. Follow now by searching for "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" in your podcast app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, will begin on Mon., Oct. 17. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each episode, the two journalists will look back at a different unsolved case they have covered in search of new insights and, hopefully, answers. Follow now by searching for "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" in your podcast app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved," the third season of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast, will begin on Mon., Oct. 17. Season one host Shay McAlister will be joined by Madison Wade, a reporter and anchor at KING5 in Seattle and the former host of the ABC10 TV news series "California Unsolved." Each episode, the two journalists will look back at a different unsolved case they have covered in search of new insights and, hopefully, answers. Follow now by searching for "Beyond Bardstown: Unsolved" in your podcast app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New from VAULT Studios, "Intent: The Tex McIver Case" is available now. Investigators in Atlanta have always known who shot successful Atlanta businesswoman Diane McIver in Sept. 2016—and so did she. Diane was shot by her husband, Tex McIver, and she knew it was him because she handed him the gun. In "Intent: The Tex McIver Case," 11Alive WXIA News Reporter Kaitlyn Ross and VAULT Studios investigate the shooting, its aftermath and a trial that captivated Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New from VAULT Studios, "Intent: The Tex McIver Case" is available now. Investigators in Atlanta have always known who shot successful Atlanta businesswoman Diane McIver in Sept. 2016—and so did she. Diane was shot by her husband, Tex McIver, and she knew it was him because she handed him the gun. In "Intent: The Tex McIver Case," 11Alive WXIA News Reporter Kaitlyn Ross and VAULT Studios investigate the shooting, its aftermath and a trial that captivated Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Urge To Kill" Host Ashley Korslien shares the first episode of her new podcast, "Should Be Alive." To listen to the next episode, search for "Should Be Alive" wherever you listened to this show. "Should Be Alive" investigates the 2019 murder of a transgender teenage girl named Nikki Kuhnhausen in Vancouver, Washington. Host Ashley Korslien explores issues facing transgender people and brings a spotlight to an increasing number of acts of violence against the trans community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Urge to Kill" Host Ashley Korslien is launching a new investigative podcast series, "Should Be Alive," which investigates the 2019 murder of a transgender teenage girl named Nikki Kuhnhausen in Vancouver, Wash. The series explores issues facing transgender people and brings a spotlight to an increasing number of acts of violence against the trans community. Search for "Should Be Alive" to listen and follow now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On April 12, 2021, first responders were called to a group home on a quiet street in Gilbert, Ariz., where they found a man washing away blood in the shower. As investigators tried to piece together what happened, neighbors would learn that a convicted killer had been released to live on their street. “Locked Inside” reveals the events leading up to this tragedy and questions how it may have been prevented. Hosted by 12 News investigative reporter Erica Stapleton, “Locked Inside” is a coproduction of 12 News and VAULT Studios. Search for "Locked Inside" on your podcast app to listen and follow today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Killer Cases, hosted by investigative journalist Brian Ross, is available now. To follow or subscribe, search for it on your preferred podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Strangeville, a new series from VAULT Studios, is available now. For the rest of this episode, and more like it, search for Strangeville on your podcast app and tap "follow" or "subscribe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heists, scams and other strange-but-true stories from all over the country. From the studio behind Urge to Kill, 'Strangeville' is available now. Search for it where you listen to Urge to Kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Urge to Kill host Ashley Korslien is now asking, "Who really killed Effie Entezari?" The daycare owner and mother of two was shot to death just outside of her apartment in 1989. A man was arrested and spent 16 years in prison for the crime. But Effie's daughter, Pooneh Gray, is convinced that police got the wrong man. From KGW and VAULT Studios, 'The Yellow Car' is available now where you listen to Urge to Kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've heard of the wrongfully convicted being exonerated of their crimes, but what does it take to get there? Record of Wrong is a KARE 11 podcast that delves deep into the world of the criminal justice system, from the perspective of the people appealing their convictions. This six-part series is available now wherever you listen to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond Bardstown: Lacombe — season two of VAULT Studios' Bardstown podcast — is available now. Search for 'Bardstown' on your preferred podcast app to listen , or visit www.bardstownpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2019, we brought you the story of five unsolved murders in and around the small, tight-knit town of Bardstown, Kentucky. Season 2 brings us to a bayou community in Louisiana — Lacombe — where the wife of a local fire chief is missing the day a mysterious fire rips through her house. Season 2 of 'Bardstown' is coming March 31, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A father is now facing charges in connection with the 2012 disappearance of his 13-year-old son. Listen to the first episode of The Daily Crime, now available every weekday wherever you listen to Urge to Kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crime. Five days a week. From the studio behind Urge to Kill. Subscribe now to The Daily Crime, launching Monday, Jan. 25.
VAULT Studios introduces a new podcast that takes a close look at the tactics investigators use to get a suspect talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VAULT Studios brings you a new case every week on True Crime Chronicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aundreah Maes confronts Edwin Lara in court as he's sentenced for her kidnapping. Kaylee's family helps pass a state-wide law. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kaylee's family and friends testify about what they lost, while Edwin Lara delivers a bone-chilling message and prayer. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Officers find Kaylee's body tossed over the rail of a highway. A year later, as Edwin's attorneys prepare his case, District Attorney Hummel and the investigators are dealt what seems like a crushing blow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edwin Lara is apprehended and brought into jail where he gives a harrowing confession of Kaylee Sawyer's murder. Aundreah Maes thinks the worst is over but she learns that she isn't in the clear quite yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edwin Lara embarks on a multi-state crime spree, keeping his kidnapping victim at his side. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edwin Lara hunts for his next victim in a mall parking lot. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A husband's confession leads police to a chilling discovery. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kaylee Sawyer disappeared into the night after celebrating a bachelorette party in Bend, Oregon. Her boyfriend and family spent hours looking for her, but little did they know she was already dead. For more details about the case, visit https://www.kgw.com/urgetokill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just after celebrating a bachelorette party in July 2016, Kaylee Sawyer disappeared in the middle of the night. The horrific details of her brutal rape and eventual death shook the residents of a quiet town in the Pacific Northwest. Her killer would go on to terrorize several other families in a multi-state crime spree, simply because he said he had the “urge to kill.” We’ll follow investigators as they uncover the wild twists and turns of this case, and speak to each of his victims who were lucky to get out alive. Urge To Kill launches Nov. 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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