Podcasts about Demarest

No Juridcast desta semana, nosso host Leandro Ramos recebeu Fabiana Falcão, diretora de RH do Demarest, uma das bancas mais tradicionais e respeitadas do Brasil, que tem inovado na gestão de talentos e na construção de uma marca forte no mercado jurídico.O episódio traz a relevância do Employer Branding no mercado jurídico, como ele influencia na percepção de um escritório de advocacia e seu impacto nas diferentes gerações. Nossa convidada comenta desafios e ações práticas que um escritório pode adotar para reforçar sua marca empregadora, além de outras dicas sobre o conceito abordado.Onde encontrar o host e o convidado:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiana-falc%C3%A3o-gorenstein-b6b6724/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandrohramos/

Lenexa Detectives Betsy Peterson and Caitlin Demarest | 4-4-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Think About "Mental Health Misconceptions." With Special Guest Leah DeMarest Leah shares her thoughts on mental health and how our mental health not only impacts our lives but also everyone we interact with. We discussed her thoughts on therapy and venting while learning more about Leah. This episode aims to make you think and encourage everyone to embrace their mental health as they would their physical health.  To keep in touch, please check her Facebook page [ https://www.facebook.com/leahdemarestpsych ] to learn more about Leah.  Prepare for our next episode, "Let's Think About Normalizing Failures & Setbacks with Alice Yeh."

Dustin Dobbs is the President of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, a family-owned business headquartered in St. Louis. Under his leadership, Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers has expanded to over 50 locations across Missouri, Illinois, and Texas. Dustin was immersed in the family business from a young age, instilling in him a strong work ethic and commitment to the company's culture and values. He believes in empowering employees rather than micromanaging them. Hunt Demarest is a Senior Accountant at Paar, Melis & Associates, an accounting and tax firm specializing in automotive repair shops. He believes that accounting should always be made easy to understand for business owners. Hunt also hosts the Business by the Numbers podcast, where he shares financial advice and accounting insights. Walter Lybeck is the CEO of Point S Tire and Auto Service, a member-owned cooperative with hundreds of independent tire dealers across the country. He believes in building relationships and camaraderie among employees. Walter stresses the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities, even when hesitant, and turning those opportunities into successes. Steven Fafel is co-founder of AutoOps, an online scheduling tool that integrates with most shop management systems. Steven believes that all marketing efforts in a shop should include the option for online scheduling. He also believes that good customer service is key to customer retention, even more than online scheduling. Ron Dolan is the President of Sailun Tire North America. He believes the key to success in sales is connecting with people, telling the truth, and treating them the way you want to be treated. Ron worked his way up in the industry by proving himself as a salesman, earning the trust of his customers with honesty — even turning down sales if he didn't believe in a product. In this episode… The tire and auto repair industry is a competitive market where businesses are constantly looking for ways to stand out and attract customers. How can shops build a loyal customer base and achieve long-term success in such a demanding industry? According to Dustin Dobbs of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, Hunt Demarest of Paar, Melis & Associates, Walter Lybeck of Point S Tire, Steven Fafel of AutoOps, and Ron Dolan of Sailun Tire North America, the keys to success in the tire and auto repair industry include exceptional customer service, employee empowerment, transparent and honest sales practices, and a focus on building long-term relationships rather than just chasing quick profits. On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge looks back at conversations from past episodes that featured Dustin, Hunt, Walter, Steven, and Ron. Listeners will learn how these industry leaders have achieved remarkable success in the tire and auto repair industry by focusing on company culture, customer retention strategies, the importance of online scheduling, analyzing gross profit per hour, and the power of building strong relationships with both customers and employees. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [02:05] How employee appreciation impacts long-term business success [04:28] Effective pricing strategies based on convenience over competition [06:02] The benefits of relationship-oriented business purchases over price-focused ones [07:33] How deep customer relationships can be created from going above and beyond [09:46] The role of after-hours touchpoints in converting and retaining customers [10:36] How offering scheduling flexibility enhances customer experience and loyalty [11:58] The power of transparency and honesty in B2B sales for lasting partnerships [14:28] Why nurturing B2B relationships provides enduring sales success Resources mentioned in this episode: Dustin Dobbs Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Hunt Demarest on LinkedIn Paar, Melis & Associates Walter Lybeck on LinkedIn Point S Tire Steven Fafel on LinkedIn AutoOps Ron Dolan on LinkedIn Sailun Tire North America Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments:  “You have to empower your people. You have to let them know that you were supporting them.” - Dustin Dobbs “Margins are back up because they'll be upfront with the customer. Hey, you know what? It's here. It needs tires. We can put it on there. No, I'm not going to kill you on the price, but you also aren't looking for cut-rate prices.” - Hunt Demarest “When everyone's in it for the group, and they're not in it for the self, then it creates a much deeper fabric.” - Walter Lybeck “Every single piece of marketing that you do should at least provide the option for a customer to schedule online.” - Steven Fafel “When you're in B2B sales — I've always been in long-term relationships. I've had relationships with people for 20 years. So it's a long game, where other types of sales, it's about closing very quickly.” - Ron Dolan Action Steps:  Empower your employees: Encouraging employee autonomy fosters a culture of innovation and professional growth. Maintain core company traditions: Maintaining traditions boosts employee morale and strengthens corporate culture. Prioritize relationship building over price: Building strong customer relationships leads to loyalty and repeat business, overshadowing the lure of competitive pricing. Leverage online tools for customer convenience: Offering online scheduling and other convenient digital interactions meets modern customer expectations. Practice honest and transparent salesmanship: Honesty plays a key role in long-term partnerships and trust-building within B2B relationships. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

One of the great medical accomplishments of our time is the evolution of precision medicine. The ability to understand a patient's unique genetic profile has become more accessible to our patients, and now, there are multiple mechanisms for using that information to overcome disease. One of the specialties leading the way in precision medicine is pediatric neurology. According to the World Health Organization, more than one in three people are affected by some type of neurological condition. They are a leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. This subset of precision medicine will not only help us decrease those numbers but also allow us to treat some of these conditions in ways we have never done before. To detail this exciting work, we're joined by two experts. Scott Demarest, MD, and Julie Parsons, MD, are both pediatric neurologists at Children's Hospital Colorado and faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Demarest focuses on rare epilepsy conditions, and Dr. Parsons specializes in neuromuscular disease. Dr. Demarest is the Clinical Director of the Precision Medicine Institute at Children's Colorado. Some highlights from this episode include:  Understanding precision neurology within the context of precision medicine  Why precision neurology positively impacts diagnosis and treatment options  How families are more easily accessing important genetic testing  The role primary care providers play with caring for these rare diseases  For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.    

Está no ar!Recebemos Marcelo Inglez de Souza, fundador e CEO do XGIVS Advogados.Neste episódio, nosso convidado conta sua trajetória de mais de 25 anos no Demarest, desde estagiário até CEO, e conta como se preparou para chegar à sociedade.Marcelo fala sobre os desafios que encontrou ao assumir a cadeira máxima do escritório e explica por que decidiu abrir mão de um local que conhecia como a palma da mão e onde tinha tanto poder, para arriscar e abrir seu próprio escritório. E, claro, nos traz os bastidores dessa cisão.Quer saber tudo isso? Então aperte o ▶️ e aproveite!

Welcome Elyse Laurelle Demarest, an emerging artist whose fledgling practice is based out of the Co-Creative Center in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Elyse lives in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts with her young son, Luke. Elyse Demarest her art business as Elyse Laurelle Artworks out of the Co-Creative Center. She paints, sells art, and teaches watercolor and acrylic classes throughout the South Coast. Her artwork is locally inspired, primarily by the area's proximity to the New England coastline and harbors Elyse Laurelle Demarest grew up in metro Detroit and moved to New England to pursue her PhD and a teaching position at the University of Rhode Island. After leaving academia and going through a divorce, she became a single mom. Elyse found a new home in the creative community of the South Coast as well as a place to pursue her art career. Elyse Demarest speaks with The Artists Index's cofounder, documentarian, and podcast host, Ron Fortier, about her continuing journey and mission to share her art and her love of teaching. This episode was recorded at our recording studio at Spectrum Marketing Group at Howland Place in New Bedford. If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know! The Artists Index also uses Zoom to accommodate our guests' schedules and to allow them to remain in the comfort of their homes, especially those who no longer live on the South Coast of Massachusetts.  Listen to the artists talk about their work, backgrounds, passions, dreams, and accomplishments.  Also featured are those work in or manage the creative community's economy, promotion, and cultural agenda. We would love it if you considered donating or becoming a sponsor.  Learn more at https://theartistsindex.com/share-support/  

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Aquel cuerpo parecía haber sido abandonado por la vida, pero en sus inmóviles ojos persistía un brillo inefable ✨, una mirada inquietante que, aun cuando sus párpados fueron cerrados, siguió clavada en la conciencia de quienes presenciaron su partida 👁️. "Valentine", escrito por José León Cano bajo el seudónimo de Alexander Demarest, nos transporta al corazón del horror gótico más perturbador 🕯️, donde la línea entre la vida y la muerte se desdibuja en un lecho de muerte que se convierte en umbral de lo desconocido ⚰️. La historia sigue a un hombre que, acompañado de su amigo, se enfrenta a una serie de eventos tan escalofriantes como incomprensibles 😨, que desafían la razón y cuestionan la propia realidad. Esta adaptación sonora te sumergirá en un abismo de terror psicológico y sobrenatural. "Valentine" forma parte del número 5 de la Biblioteca Universal de Misterio y Terror, la icónica antología que recopilaba relatos de diversos autores y épocas, destacando por su característico estilo pulp 👹📚. Publicada por Ediciones Uve en España durante la década de los 80, esta colección marcó una era en la literatura de terror, presentando historias repletas de criaturas monstruosas, crímenes abominables y horrores que desafían la lógica 🧟‍♂️. A lo largo de sus 40 volúmenes, la colección se convirtió en un referente para los amantes del género. 🎭 Equipo artístico y técnico: Narrador: Miguel Ángel Pulido Gustavo: Miguel Ángel Pulido Valentina: Laura Nogales 💻 Dirección, montaje y postproducción: Miguel Ángel Pulido 🎤 Créditos y promos: Mariano Bascón 🎨 Diseño de portada: Mariano Bascón ¡Que el terror no cese! 💀🩸 Sigue explorando las sombras con nuestras PLAYLISTS RELACIONADAS: 👹📚 Sumérgete en todas nuestras adaptaciones sonoras de la legendaria Biblioteca Universal de Misterio y Terror: https://www.ivoox.com/biblioteca-universal-misterio-terror-terror_bk_list_851079_1.html) 👻 Cruza el umbral hacia "Horrores del Más Allá", nuestra playlist dedicada al terror sobrenatural que te guiará a través de ficciones sonoras estremecedoras, llenas de misterio, suspense y experiencias paranormales. https://go.ivoox.com/bk/3896248)

Do you want to know how to SURVIVE in your current wilderness season? This week, Pastor Elizabeth Demarest shares her real-life example of how she survived a wilderness season, sharing biblical principles that we've discussed these past few weeks in action. You CAN have hope in this season. You CAN survive the wilderness. It is time to trust and move forward.   Monologue: Autumn tells of a lesson she received in the middle of a parking lot.  Message: Autumn interviews Pastor Elizabeth Demarest about her 7-year long wilderness season and what we as believers can learn from her story. Question: “I want to start a small group at my church, but I feel inadequate. Do I start one anyways?” Praise Report: A listener shares how they used to be skeptical of everyone, even testimonies, but God gave them new eyes to see others how He sees them.    Bible References: John 11 Ephesians 2   Links from the show BOOKS: www.autumnmiles.com/resources SPEAKING: www.autumnmiles.com/speaking MERCH: autumnmiles.square.site   If you have a question for Autumn, testimony to share, or other inquiry for the Autumn Miles Ministries, click here and fill out the form, or send us an email at hello@autumnmiles.com    Join us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheAutumnMiles/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/autumnmiles/   Click here to join our weekly and monthly newsletters and get updates on our podcast and exclusive content! If you feel led to give to the Autumn Miles Ministries, click here to donate. Thank you for supporting Autumn Miles Ministries!

A Luchador Superhero, an evil Scientist Gangster, and an Aztec Mummy—it's all here in "The Curse of the Aztec Mummy." Join us as we review this Mexican masterpiece and use it as a jumping-off point to discuss some fascinating Aztec history. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Mummy Movie Podcast Link to Film: The Curse of the Aztec Mummy (1957) BibliographyAguilar-Moreno, M. (2006). Handbook to life in the Aztec world. Infobase Publishing. Bassett, M. H. (2015). The fate of earthly things: Aztec gods and god-bodies. University of Texas Press. Clendinnen, I. (2010). The cost of courage in Aztec society: Essays on Mesoamerican society and culture. Cambridge University Press. Conrad, G. W., & Demarest, A. A. (1984). Religion and empire: The dynamics of Aztec and Inca expansionism. Cambridge University Press. IMDB. (2023). The Curse of Aztec Mummy (1957). Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home León-Portilla, M. (2006). The broken spears 2007 revised edition: The Aztec account of the conquest of Mexico. Beacon Press. Jansen, M., & Jiménez, G. A. P. (2017). Fifth Sun Rising. In Time and the ancestors (pp. 358-430). Brill. Miller, M. E., & Taube, K. A. (1997). An illustrated dictionary of the gods and symbols of ancient Mexico and the Maya. Thames and Hudson. Olivier, G. (2003). Mockeries and metamorphoses of an Aztec god: Tezcatlipoca, "lord of the smoking mirror". Pennock, C. D. (2008). Bonds of blood: Gender, lifecycle, and sacrifice in Aztec culture. Springer. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is truly going on with the NRA leadership? We have Isaac Demarest, an NRA Board Member, with us today to discuss the changes taking place at the National Rifle Association.  During our Tech Talk from EOTech, Inc., Professor Paul will consider the importance of understanding offset. What is offset and how does it apply to a firearm with an optic? Also, we have a Froglube Pro Tip for you. Shotguns need lube too. How much and where should you put the lube?  Finally, during our SOTG Homeroom from SOTG University, we have a new friend, Tim Evancich, who will tell us about the patriotic, educational programs that have been implemented at his children's school.  Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember… You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! FEATURING: NRA ILA, Isaac Demarest, Tim Evancich, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical [0:05:24] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Off Set, Off Set, Off Set! [0:13:47] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Even Shotguns need Lube [0:21:42] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: How to Affect Change in Public Schools w/ Tim Evancich vimeo.com Sept 17th 2024 - Constitution Day www.constitutionday.com [0:45:54] State of the NRA with Isaac Demarest NRA wins injunction against ATF on pistol brace ban www.nraila.org What makes you valuable as a board member to the NRA? What is your role? What have been the impediments to the NRA recently? Why didn't they let Wayne Lapierre go earlier?

What is truly going on with the NRA leadership? We have Isaac Demarest, an NRA Board Member, with us today to discuss the changes taking place at the National Rifle Association. During our Tech Talk from EOTech, Inc., Professor Paul will consider the importance of understanding offset. What is offset and how does it apply […] The post Student of the Gun 1243 – State of the NRA w/ Issac Demarest & Lubing your Shotguns appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Send us a Text Message.Besides seizures, people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies experience a wide variety of symptoms, including sleep problems, vision problems, and behavioral issues. Dr. Scott Demarest discusses how neurologists may be able to address some of these, improving outcomes and quality of life. The 2024 e-forum series from ILAE starts June 10th with a session on outcomes beyond seizures in the childhood onset epilepsies. The forum feature several experts, examining the topic in detail with live Q&A sessions and key learning points. Registrants also get access to relevant research papers and a self-paced virtual course to consolidate their learning. Visit ilae.org/congresses and click on the webinar tab to see more information and register. Support the Show.Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Send us a Text Message.Join us this week on Voices of the Goddess as we sit down with Richard Demarest, a spirited soul on a profound journey of self-discovery and self-love.At 53, Richard, a single father of three, shares his inspiring quest to uncover his true self, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way.In this episode, we delve into what authenticity means from a male perspective and explore how embracing vulnerability is key to personal growth and happiness.We're particularly excited to hear Richard's insights and experiences, as it's not every day we get to hear a man's perspective on a path traditionally viewed through a feminine lens. Richard's story is a powerful reminder that self-love and finding one's authentic self are universal themes that resonate with everyone, regardless of gender.Tune in as we discuss how Richard's journey has not only transformed his own life but also deeply influenced his relationships with his children and those around him. Whether you're well on your path of personal development or just starting to question what truly makes you happy, Richard's story will inspire you to embrace your own journey with an open heart and bold spirit.Learn more about Richard Demarest here:➡️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/demarestllc and https://www.facebook.com/leecountycabinets Are you ready to be a Podcast Sponsor? Reach out to us here! https://www.votgpodcast.com/product-page/podcast-hosting***Co-host Graciela Laurent, is a published, award-winning and professionally certified portrait photographer specializing in Boudoir and Personal Branding. She creates portraits of who you are and not just what you look like so that you can become who you've always been.Website: http://www.gracielalaurent.com/Co-host Julietta Wenzel, the Magical PT is the owner and founder of Body and Soul PT, as well as Soul Candy: intuitive, hand-made and one-of-a-kind jewelry and artwork. She supports people in finding the magic within themselves, creating balance in their body and soul.Websites: https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ & https://julietta.love/***Voices of The Goddess with Julietta & Graciela is a podcast where we Empower, Inspire, and Uplift women to be the goddesses they truly are.Join us each week as we sit down for a heart to heart chat, sharing stories and insights with listeners across the globe. Laughter and tears alike abound as we access ancient wisdom in modern times through unique and exciting storytelling - supporting you on your life's journey. If you want to feel more Empowered, Inspired & Uplifted you can find us here:https://www.votgpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/voicesofthegoddess/ https://www.facebook.com/votgpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecircleofgoddesses https://www.youtube.com/VoicesoftheGoddess Shine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Graciela

We are back with a new episode and this time around Dave Demarest, Corinne Forys, and Jamie Paton talk about their 5 favorite High School Movies. We discuss the classics such as "The Breakfast Club" as well as newer films like "Bottoms" and several in between.  You can follow Dave on IG, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Jamie is on Twitter @njayme and you can also check out her website where she does TV reviews at ⁠https://watchingthewasteland.com⁠, and Corinne is on Twitter @cdubs26. You can also follow the IG and Twitter for the show @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to talk movies and TV with the three of us or many other great people join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search and we're the red over photo. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

Meet Julie Demarest. Julie has worked in social/human services for 20 years predominately in emergency shelters, homeless services, drop-in centers, and supportive/transitional housing programs. She spent 10 of those 20 years being on-call for any emergencies and due to no real work/life separation experienced severe work “burn out”. She has recently switched careers to massage therapy. To say the least, Julie has an interesting story to tell. Do not miss. EnJOY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Dave Demarest, Coree Burton, and Andrew Cromarty go over their top 10 films for 2023.  This was a great year for movies as we got Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, The Killer and much more which we discuss in this episode.  You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd and Threads @ddem2000, Coree is on Instagram and Letterboxd @ckbevin84  and Andrew is on Letterboxd @acromarty.   You can also follow the Instagram and Twitter for this show @wasitthatbadpod.  Also you can talk movies or tv with us anytime by joining the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group just type that into a group search and we are the red cover photo.  Thanks for listening!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

Hunt Demarest is Senior Accountant at Paar, Melis & Associates, an accounting and tax firm specializing in automotive repair shops. Hunt is a seasoned CPA with a passion for optimizing team management and development, empowering shop owners with financial insights that drive greater success for their businesses. Armed with an economics degree from Penn State and an accreditation in business valuation, Hunt shares his wealth of knowledge as host of the podcast Business by the Numbers, where he provides valuable insights into the world of finance and accounting. Leveraging his expertise, Hunt authored the book Wrenches to Write Off's, guiding shop owners through the intricacies of tax season preparation and execution. In this episode… In the fast-paced world of auto services, understanding the nuanced differences between tire shops and traditional repair establishments is not just a matter of industry insight — it's a key to financial success. The commonly-drawn parallels between the two often overlook significant differences.  According to Hunt Demarest of Paar, Melis & Associates, tire shops are often compared to traditional auto repair shops without accounting for the significant variations in their revenue streams and profit margins. He explains that understanding the fundamental distinction between the two is crucial for realistic financial expectations. While a classical repair shop might achieve a 20% net income target, tire shops face a more challenging goal due to lower profit margins on tire sales. Hunt argues that a rule of thumb is that it may take about double the sales for a tire shop to achieve the same net income as a traditional repair shop.  On this episode of Gain Traction, Hunt and host Mike Edge unravel the intricacies of the automotive industry. Hunt's unconventional journey from an engineering major to an accountant sets the stage for a dynamic conversation. They explore the challenges of running an auto repair business, emphasizing the crucial role tires can play. Hunt's expertise shines as he provides practical insights into setting realistic financial targets and highlights the significance of analyzing gross profit in dollars per hour. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Hunt Demarest shares what he learned when he was a snack bar employee Why experience working with the general public can be valuable What attracted Hunt to become an accountant? How Hunt's accounting expertise can benefit auto shops Valuable business advice and observations from Hunt on multiple facets of tire and auto repair  The best movie Hunt has seen in the past year Why you shouldn't hire your brother-in-law as your accountant Resources mentioned in this episode: Hunt Demarest on LinkedIn Paar, Melis & Associates Todd Hayes on LinkedIn Joe Adams on LinkedIn Glenn Piccolo on LinkedIn Adams Automotive AutoShop Answers  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

Dr. Paul Ward is a leadership and life coach, often referred to as the Consciousness Whisperer. He is the President of 2Young2Retire, LLC, a company that specializes in coaching, consulting, and training.Paul is the author of "The Inner Journey to Conscious Leadership" and the coauthor of "Midlife, New Life," which is set to be published in January.An adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix online, Paul has dedicated more than thirty years to consulting for organizations across Europe and the Americas. He splits his time between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Portsmouth, England.Paul Ward and Sandy Demarest are reshaping the concept of midlife through their co-authored book, Midlife New Life, and their professional coaching efforts. They bring a wealth of experience to those navigating life's transitions, offering strategies to embrace change with purpose and intention.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, we'll explore the conscious choices that can redefine one's journey during the second half of life and the importance of inner work and community in forging a new path.Paul, Sandy, and I discuss:The inspiration behind Midlife New Life and the story of its creation [00:04:00]Sandy's journey from career development to co-author [00:05:50]The significance of midlife as a stage, not an age, and its broad appeal [00:08:05]Addressing unexpected challenges and the importance of planning [00:09:10]The concept of working for fulfillment versus working for a living [00:10:36]Strategies for corporate refugees turning to entrepreneurship [00:12:40]The role of mindset and support in navigating career transitions [00:14:25]Consciously exploring possibilities before a crisis strikes [00:16:00]Leveraging strengths for personal and professional growth [00:24:45]Learn more about Paul and Sandy and their work: Midlife New Life Book: midlifenewlife.netPaul Ward's Contact: http://2young2retire.com/ and https://drpaulward.com/Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community

On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from Air Force fighter pilot and “Top Gun” graduate, Jim “Boots” Demarest. Demarest will tell the story from the book about his friend, Five Nickels: True Story of the Desert Storm Heroics and Sacrifice of Air Force Captain Steve Phillis. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Cliff Demarest 2023

For most of our careers, our treatments for genetic -based diseases have been supportive, not curative. Our medication recommendations for patients have been based on the expected response of the average individual, but as experts explain, these practices are going to change fast. We are on the cusp of a revolution for two main reasons. First, the ability to understand one's unique genetic profile through genetic sequencing has become more accessible to clinical teams. Second, there are now mechanisms for manipulating one's genetic code to overcome diseases. So what does this mean we can expect over the next decade? Scott Demarest, MD, shares his experience in precision medicine and what that foreshadows for treatments to come. “This is sort of the most extreme version of personalized care that you can imagine and it was something that redefined what we think of as possible within medicine,” Dr. Demarest says. Dr. Demarest is an associate professor of pediatric neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the clinical director of the Precision Medicine Program at Children's Hospital Colorado. He's a perfect expert for this topic, as his research has focused on the characterization of clinical features and clinical trial design for disease -modifying treatments, as well as the development of novel precision therapies for epilepsy and neurogenetic conditions. “I think it's really important that we embrace the genomic era but that we do it very carefully and responsibly,” Demarest says. Some highlights from this episode include:  Explanation of precision medicine What types of treatments have evolved over time that allow us to manipulate someone's genetic code Current barriers to more regular use of precision medicine How ethics play a role in this specified type of medicine Experience designing a treatment for one individual patient  For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org    

We are back! In this episode Dave Demarest, Brian Valentine, and Jimmy Clements are talking about their favorite films from one of the best directors of all time, David Fincher. We give our thoughts on some of his biggest hits such as Seven, Fight Club, and The Social Network amongst others. After that discussion we close out by talking about some fun things we watched over the weekend. You can follow Dave on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Twitter @ddem2000, Brian is on Twitter @brianvalentine, and Jimmy is on TikTok and Instagram @jimmywritesongs. You can also talk Fincher or any other movie or show that's on your mind with us and many other great people by joining the "Movie and Television Talk" Facebook group. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

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Robb Demarest is a well known paranormal investigator, known for Ghost Hunters International, Ghost Hunters and The Grindhouse Radio. Robb joins us to talk about technical vs. theoredical practices of paranormal investigation

Robb Demarest is a well known paranormal investigator, known for Ghost Hunters International, Ghost Hunters and The Grindhouse Radio. Robb joins us to talk about technical vs. theoredical practices of paranormal investigation

On this amazing episode of, Sean and Nick have a chat (to say the least) with Robb Demarest of Ghost Hunters International, Haunting Australia and much more! We talk about everything from the Paranormal to sour cream and once this conversation goes off the rails, it never finds its way back on! LOL So tune in for a paranormal soup of topics and laughter with the awesome Robb Demarest!

Speaker: Cliff Demarest Date Given: May 27, 2023

In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Lauren Demarest shares her leap-of-faith business idea that came to fruition and is thriving. She wanted to book exercise classes while on vacation in Greece and couldn't find an easy way to do that. So she created it.   Lauren shares how she manages her inner critic as someone who doesn't speak the language where she runs her business and how being aware of her limits has helped her grow personally and professionally. She's even built a sister business through the process. Our conversation touches on trusting our gut instincts, defining our own version of success, creating inclusive spaces and community for all, and being the first to discover a unique niche.   Listen in to hear more and get inspired to put your own internal nay-sayer to rest.   What We Cover In This Episode:   Taking a leap of faith from frustration, identifying the need, and taking risks to begin a company. Struggling with your inner critic and mental health challenges while building a business and finding the coping mechanisms to help. Going on a journey of self-discovery and redefining success along the way. Building a community in the wellness industry and making fitness more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Why trusting your gut instinct is so important.   Resources:   Sweat Vacay Follow Sweat Vacay on Instagram Follow Sweat Vacay on Facebook Follow Sweat Vacay on Twitter Connect with Sweat Vacay on LinkedIn Plan for Success, Run Your Own Race with Cate Luzio   About Lauren Demarest:   Lauren Demarest's professional background is in advertising. She earned her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked as a creative at McCann New York for 8 years before starting her companies and making the move to Mykonos.   Sweat Vacay launched its Mykonos, Greece locations in 2019 with yoga, Pilates, and spin classes taught by elite global trainers. Each class is set in a tranquil outdoor setting so guests can take in the natural beauty. It has now grown into a luxury retreat and wellness facility consulting business with retreats throughout Greece, Italy, Austria, France, England, and Costa Rica.    In 2020 Lauren launched Sweat Booker - making it free to list a gym, studio, class or wellness experience online; giving fit-pros in emerging markets tools they otherwise might not be able to afford. Designed as a competitor to ClassPass and MINDBODY, Sweat Booker is a wellness discovery, booking, and payment processing platform that is inclusive and supports small businesses and individuals. 

“I'm the guy who does his job, you must be the other guy.”  This week Dave Demarest, Don Jordan, and Brandon Lipke talk about 2006's “The Departed” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg.  We talk about our favorite scenes as well as the career of Martin Scorsese, do some trivia, and talk about some things we watched during the week.  You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Brandon is on IG and Twitter @thechamplovesu, and Don is on Twitter @don_c_jordan.  We also have an Instagram and Twitter for the show it's @wasitthatbadpod where we regularly post polls, quizzes, and show updates. If you like this movie and want to talk about it (or any other movie/show) with us or many other great people join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by simply typing the title into a group search and looking for the red cover photo. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

“This is the closest most people ever get to their dreams.  This week Dave Demarest, Corinne Forys, and Jamie Paton talk about 2021's “Last Night in Soho” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Tomasin McKenzie.  We talk about our favorite scenes, the careers of Joy and McKenzie, do trivia, and talk about some things we watched over the week.  You can follow Dave on IG, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Jamie is on Twitter @njayme and you can also check out her website where she does TV reviews at https://watchingthewasteland.com, and Corinne is on Twitter @cdubs26. You can also follow the IG and Twitter for the show @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to talk movies and TV with the three of us or many other great people join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search and we're the red over photo. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

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“And then I woke up.”  This week Dave Demarest, Glenn Thompson, and Gail Maitland talk about 2007's “No Country For Old Men” starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin.  We talk about our favorite scenes of the movie as well as our favorite Coen brothers films.  We then close out with some trivia and talk about some things we watched during the week.  You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Gail is on IG @itisthatonebroad, and Glenn is also on IG and Twitter @glennthompson11 and you can check out his website by going to https://glenn-thompson.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @wasitthatbadpod. And if you'd like to chat about movies with us join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

“Well hello college.”  In this episode Dave Demarest, Brian Valentine, and Jimmy Clements are talking about 2022's “Babylon” directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva.  We talk about our favorite scenes in the movie as well as its divisive nature and also our thoughts on it getting shut out at the Oscars.  You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Brian is on Twitter @brianvalentine, and Jimmy is on IG and Twitter @jimmywritesongs and Letterboxd @jamesmillerUS.  We also have an IG and Twitter for the show @wasitthatbadpod.  If you'd like to talk movies with us join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search.  Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-demarest9/support

Lack of Study of basic economics and statistics Reversion to the Mean Simpson's Paradox Inflation and Projecting Future TrendsHunt Demarest, CPA, Paar Mellis and Associates, Business by the Numbers PodcastThe show is sponsored by NAPA Auto Care napaautocare.comNAPA Benefits Center: napabenefitscenter.comNAPA Member Site: member.napaautocare.comEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel HERE

“And how would you like that, Mrs. Miller? Tens and twenties?” This week we are covering 1990's “Ghost” starring Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, and Demi Moore. We talk about our favorite scenes, the careers of Swayze and Goldberg, and talk about some things we learned about the movie online and do some trivia. You can follow Dave on IG, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Jamie is on Twitter @njayme and you can also check out her website where she does TV reviews at https://watchingthewasteland.com, and Corinne is on Twitter @cdubs26. You can also follow the IG and Twitter for the show @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to talk movies and TV with the three of us or many other great people join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search and we're the red over photo. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

Lack of Study of basic economics and statistics Reversion to the Mean Simpson's Paradox Inflation and Projecting Future TrendsHunt Demarest, CPA, Paar Mellis and Associates, Business by the Numbers PodcastThe show is sponsored by NAPA Auto Care napaautocare.comNAPA Benefits Center: napabenefitscenter.comNAPA Member Site: member.napaautocare.comEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel HERE

Lack of Study of basic economics and statistics Reversion to the Mean Simpson's Paradox Inflation and Projecting Future TrendsHunt Demarest, CPA, Paar Mellis and Associates, Business by the Numbers PodcastThe show is sponsored by NAPA Auto Care napaautocare.comNAPA Benefits Center: napabenefitscenter.comNAPA Member Site: member.napaautocare.comEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel HERE

In the latest episode of #IMM, Christine speaks with Colin Demarest, Reporter at C4ISRNET.

“Apparently, he's got a record longer than my... well, it's long.” This week Dave Demarest, Coree Burton, and Danielle LeMoine are talking about 2001's heist comedy “Ocean's Eleven” starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. We talk about our favorite scenes, the careers of Clooney and Roberts, this franchise in general, and do some trivia and award an MVP/6th man of the movie. You can follow Dave @ddem2000 on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd, Coree is on IG @ckevinb84, and Danielle is on Letterboxd @danielle41515. You can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to chat with us more about movies and TV you can also join the "Movie and Television Talk" Facebook group by typing that into a group search. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

“Rick, it's a flamethrower.” This week Dave Demarest, Gail Maitland, and Glenn Thompson are covering Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. We talk about our favorite scenes, the careers of DiCaprio, Robbie, where this ranks in our Tarantinosphere, and close out with trivia and awarding an MVP/6th Man of the film. You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Gail is on IG @itisthatonebroad, and Glenn is also on IG and Twitter @glennthompson11 and you can check out his website by going to https://glenn-thompson.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @wasitthatbadpod. And if you'd like to chat about movies with us join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

Recorded Live at the Transformers Summit with Aftermarket Radio Network host, Hunt Demarest, CPA at Paar Mellis and Associates and host of the Business by the Numbers Podcast. Hunt's firm specializes in automotive repair clients and he gives us an inside scoop on common new client questions and concerns as well as some behind the scenes about his podcast!Hunt Demarest, CPA, Paar Mellis and Associates, Business by the Numbers PodcastShow Notes Finance and accounting with new clients- “I want to know more about my finances, but I don't understand them.” Clients have to see the value in their numbers themselves How do you want to make more money if you don't even know how much money you're making right now? You need to set up your financials in a way that makes sense to you. Profit is used to pay down debt. Profit is used for your distributions. Profit is used for you to buy inventory and equipment. Paar Melis gives you a report card at the end of the month. Focus on the red items and that's going to tell you everything that you need to know. Numbers don't lie, but they can be misleading Instead of charging credit card fees, instead, raise your labor rate, and raise your parts margin 3%. Now you're making that credit card fee on every personConnect with the Podcast:Aftermarket Radio NetworkSubscribe on YouTubeVisit us on the WebFollow on FacebookBecome an InsiderBuy me a coffeeImportant BooksCheck out today's partner:Learn more about NAPA AutoCare and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting www.NAPAAutoCare.com

Recorded Live at the Transformers Summit with Aftermarket Radio Network host, Hunt Demarest, CPA at Paar Mellis and Associates and host of the Business by the Numbers Podcast. Hunt's firm specializes in automotive repair clients and he gives us an inside scoop on common new client questions and concerns as well as some behind the scenes about his podcast!Hunt Demarest, CPA, Paar Mellis and Associates, Business by the Numbers PodcastShow Notes Finance and accounting with new clients- “I want to know more about my finances, but I don't understand them.” Clients have to see the value in their numbers themselves How do you want to make more money if you don't even know how much money you're making right now? You need to set up your financials in a way that makes sense to you. Profit is used to pay down debt. Profit is used for your distributions. Profit is used for you to buy inventory and equipment. Paar Melis gives you a report card at the end of the month. Focus on the red items and that's going to tell you everything that you need to know. Numbers don't lie, but they can be misleading Instead of charging credit card fees, instead, raise your labor rate, and raise your parts margin 3%. Now you're making that credit card fee on every personConnect with the Podcast:Aftermarket Radio NetworkSubscribe on YouTubeVisit us on the WebFollow on FacebookBecome an InsiderBuy me a coffeeImportant BooksCheck out today's partner:Learn more about NAPA AutoCare and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting www.NAPAAutoCare.com

In this episode of The Weekly Blitz, Coach Chris Cotton welcomes Hunt Demarest to the show and they talk about Income Statement best practices:Specifically, they cover:Categories of Income and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)Hunt's Favorite SuperHero! Accounting PracticesWhat's DeductibleHow much detail you really needWho's Stealing from You & How?Processes & Procedures save the day! Check out Hunt on the Aftermarket Radio Network on his Podcast:Business by the Numbers: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/I love his Episode #43 How Much Is Your Time WorthTo listen to more episodes make sure and go over to itunes and or Spotify. Don't forget to rate and review us! Connect with Chris:Coach Chris CottonAutoFix-Auto Shop CoachingVisit Auto Shop Coaching website HERE.940-400-1008Email Chris: chris@autofixsos.comAutoLeap Link: https://bit.ly/3n5qW2MThis episode is sponsored by AutoLeap. AutoLeap is a cloud-based all-in-one automotive invoice software that helps you supercharge your mechanic shop. Their customers have experienced:30% increase in revenue by improving transparency and trust50% reduction in time spent researching and ordering parts10% increase in profit margins through robust reportingClick here to learn more about AutoLeap and schedule a demo:AutoLeap Link: http://bit.ly/3GRgO88

In this episode of The Weekly Blitz, Coach Chris Cotton welcomes Hunt Demarest to the show and they talk about Income Statement best practices:Specifically, they cover:Categories of Income and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)Hunt's Favorite SuperHero! Accounting PracticesWhat's DeductibleHow much detail you really needWho's Stealing from You & How?Processes & Procedures save the day! Check out Hunt on the Aftermarket Radio Network on his Podcast:Business by the Numbers: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/I love his Episode #43 How Much Is Your Time WorthTo listen to more episodes make sure and go over to itunes and or Spotify. Don't forget to rate and review us! Connect with Chris:Coach Chris CottonAutoFix-Auto Shop CoachingVisit Auto Shop Coaching website HERE.940-400-1008Email Chris: chris@autofixsos.comAutoLeap Link: https://bit.ly/3n5qW2MThis episode is sponsored by AutoLeap. AutoLeap is a cloud-based all-in-one automotive invoice software that helps you supercharge your mechanic shop. Their customers have experienced:30% increase in revenue by improving transparency and trust50% reduction in time spent researching and ordering parts10% increase in profit margins through robust reportingClick here to learn more about AutoLeap and schedule a demo:AutoLeap Link: http://bit.ly/3GRgO88

“If I can keep the girls off the pole and the boys off the pipe, I get a bonus.” This week we are talking about 2010's teen comedy “Easy A” starring Emma Stone. We talk about our favorite scenes, the career of Emma Stone, some things we learned about the movie online, and close out with trivia and some things we watched during the week. You can follow Dave on IG, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Jamie is on Twitter @njayme and you can also check out her website where she does TV reviews at https://watchingthewasteland.com, and Corinne is on Twitter @cdubs26. You can also follow the IG and Twitter for the show @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to talk movies and TV with the three of us or many other great people join the “Movie and Television Talk” Facebook group by typing that into a group search and we're the red over photo. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

"On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero." This week Dave Demarest and Danielle LeMoine are talking about 1999's David Fincher masterpiece "Fight Club" starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. We talk about our favorite scenes of the movie, give our thoughts on the filmographies of Fincher, Pitt, and Norton, talk about some things we learned about the movie online, and close out with trivia and talking about some things we watched over the course of the week. You can follow Dave @ddem2000 on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd and Danielle is on Letterboxd @danielle41515. You can also follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @wasitthatbadpod. If you'd like to chat with us more about movies and TV you can also join the "Movie and Television Talk" Facebook group by typing that into a group search. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

Joining us on the ABCA Podcast is 2023 Hall of Fame inductee, Dave Demarest. Demarest spent 34 seasons as head coach at La Quinta High School and is still the winningest coach in Orange County with 753 wins. He led La Quinta to 15 consecutive league championships from 1993-2007 and 3 CIF Championships. La Quinta has a great history of producing MLB players. Demarest coached future big leaguers Gerald Laird, Brandon Laird, Bobby Crosby, Ian Kennedy, Cole Garner, Jeff Heathcott and Ian Stewart. Demarest retired his position from teaching and head coach at La Quinta in 2007 but has stayed active coaching since. Demarest continues to give back to the game helping college, high school and youth teams in Southern California. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Rapsodo. The industry leader in baseball player development technology, has a special offer on their HITTING & PITCHING 2.0 units. Go to Rapsodo.com/rapsodo-savings and get up to a $1,000 off! Trusted by the best in baseball, Rapsodo is used by all 30 MLB teams, 100% of D1 Champions since 2010, and 100% of the Top 100 Prospects in this year’s MLB draft. Scott Brown, Vanderbilt’s pitching coach and associate head coach has this to say about Rapsodo, “everyone involved in teaching pitchers this day and age could benefit from owning Rapsodo and using it for immediate feedback to educate their pitchers.” Again, save up to $1,000 when you decide to train and build champions with Rapsodo. Visit Rapsodo.com/savings and take advantage of this great offer. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.

www.themidnighttrainpodcast.com  Become a Patron and get more episodes! www.patreon.com/accidentaldads  Imagine the scene: A serial murderer is guided by a specific “code” that kills only those who are guilty. He has access to crime scenes as a blood splatter analyst for the Miami police, gathering information and analyzing DNA to confirm a target's guilt before killing them. Sound familiar? It should, it's the premise of the TV show, “Dexter.”   Ah, yes, Dexter. I love that show. We figured we would talk about the life of Dexter even though Logan, of course, has never seen it. Jk.   Obviously, murder is never acceptable, right? It's the worst crime we can commit against one another, right? But what if, someone who didn't believe in the “thou shall not kill” premise decided to murder someone you love? What if someone raped or beat someone you love? What if a child was purposefully abused, raped, or arguably worse, murdered? Does that horrendous situation change the narrative? Would you, COULD YOU, take the life of the person or persons responsible for your now substantial and debilitating loss? I want you to honestly think about that as we go through today's episode.    Bottom line, do specific human piles of shit DESERVE TO DIE?   Pedro Rodrigues Filho, or Killer Petey, is a Brazilian serial murderer. He was convicted and is notorious for hunting out and murdering only criminals as a teenager, between the ages of 14 and 19, particularly an entire gang in retaliation for the killing of his pregnant girlfriend.   He served 34 years in prison before being released in 2007, having been formally imprisoned for 71 murders but claimed to have killed over 100 drug traffickers, rapists, and murderers. Filho was initially sentenced to eight more years in jail in 2011 on accusations of inciting violence and deprivation of liberty. However, he was released in 2018 after serving seven years on the condition that he behaved himself. Nevertheless, he murdered 47 inmates inside the prisons where he was held captive, most of whom were rapists.   Since his second release from prison in 2018, when he declared himself to be reformed from his self-declared vigilantism as a youth and committed to not committing any more crimes, Filho has gained notoriety as a YouTube personality in Brazil. He runs the channel Pedrinho EX Matador, later renamed 2P Entretenimento, where he comments on current crimes and teaches the general public that committing crimes is not something to be proud of.   South of Minas Gerais in Santa Rita do Sapuca, on a farm, Rodrigues was born. His father was abusive and, all in all, a piece of shit and had kicked his mother's belly during a fight while she was pregnant, leaving the poor unborn child with a bruised skull.    In a quarrel with an older relative at age 13, he shoved the young man into a sugar cane press, nearly killing him, and had pondered leaving him there to die before deciding to save him. He claimed that this was the first time he had felt the urge to kill.   When Filho was fourteen years old, his father was accused of stealing food from the high school kitchen where he worked as a security guard, resulting in him losing his job. In vengeance, Filho killed the vice-mayor of Alfenas with Filho's Grandfather's shotgun, as he was the one who fired his father. A month later, he killed another guard at the school whom he believed to be the real thief.    On the run, Rodrigues took refuge in Mogi das Cruzes, Greater São Paulo, where he began robbing drug dens and killing drug traffickers, making him a celebrity in the news media as the vigilante “Pedrinho Matador” (Lil' Petey Killer). Filho killed one of the gang leaders in the area he was ransacking. After killing the gang leader, he took over his role and began running the same gang, almost like a Riddick moment where you keep what you kill.   During this time, he met a woman named Maria Aparecida Olympia, nicknamed Botinha. After they found out they were pregnant, Filho proposed! So awesome to see that this man, with what could be perceived as a savage beast-like mentality, actually has a pretty big heart.   Unfortunately, a rival gang leader brutally murdered Filho's fiancee during Olympia's pregnancy.   After finding out about the murder, Filho kind of went full John Wick. He and a few of his friends went to the wedding of the rival gang member. The hit squad brutally massacred all involved in the death of his soon-to-be wife and the mother of his child. He killed 7 at the wedding and injured 16 more. All of this came after Filho went on a torture spree to find out who was involved initially. We don't know precisely how many were killed or hurt leading up to this point. Dudes an absolute monster and gave zero fucks.   Speaking of giving zero fucks, the boyfriend of Filho's favorite cousin knocked her up! Pretty exciting news. Except for the fact that the boyfriend refused to marry her, so… Filho shot and killed him.  Remember how we mentioned that Filho's Father was a piece of shit? Well, it gets worse. A few months after the massacre at the wedding, Filho found out that his mother had been killed. By his father. Who had butchered and dismembered her with a machete. After his father was committed to prison, Filho went and paid him a visit! While at the conjugal, Filho stabbed him 22 times! Not only did he kill his father, but he carved his heart out of him and took a rather large bite out of it. Amazing that he still somehow doesn't have any jail time or was even caught! Brazil, what's up down there?   Well, after a few years of Filho continuing his lifestyle of a gang leader, it's known that he killed a few more before good old Johnny Law caught up to him in 1973. After he was sentenced to 126 years in prison, he was transported in a police car with another inmate, where he supposedly murdered him in the police car.   Filho served only 34 years, however, while in prison. This is because the maximum time a criminal can serve is thirty years when convicted, according to Brazilian law. This was later changed to 40 years in 2019.    While in prison, he didn't slow down much on the killing. He murdered 47 other criminals serving time in the same prison as him. They were the worst of the worst, though. Murderers, rapists, sex traffickers, etc. That's valiant, right?   But being a killer of killers creates a pretty strong and bad reputation among other criminals. Especially when most of the prison population has that on their rap sheet. So he made some enemies while there.   He was ambushed by some of these people. During the ambush, he killed three of his attackers and injured the other two. One bad motherfucker.   He was up for release in 2003 but because of the murders within the prison, he was given an extra four years. But he only murdered bad guys. I mean, there was just the one-off murder of his cellmate because he snored too loud, but I mean, come on, who hasn't thought about that? No? Just me? Hmm. Anyways. He did mention that he enjoyed a few of the murders just because they were terrible people, and he wanted to kill them.   He was formally let free on April 24, 2007, but on September 15, 2011, he was detained at his home and later found guilty of riot and false imprisonment. He acknowledged that the fact that his girlfriend was not in jail was his primary reason for wanting to be released. However, he was ultimately sentenced to 128 years for these offenses.   Filho was released in 2018 due to Brazil's repeal of the law stating that those with a diagnosis of psychopathy can be imprisoned indefinitely and that the country's maximum penalty is 30 years. Since then, he has created a YouTube channel where he shares his experiences. In addition, he tries to teach others to not follow in his footsteps.   So let's sum this guy up:   Most of the time, Filho hunted down the various types of offenders he wanted to kill by looking up their names and addresses. He then brutally killed them in several methods. However, he admitted that his preferred method was to hack or stab them to death with swords. Usually, when he learned of a crime, that prompted him to take action. When driven by rage rather than thrill, he would occasionally capture criminals (usually professional criminals and drug dealers) and torture them to death. He sometimes modified his approach by following the path taken by his victims when they committed their own crimes, such as when he murdered his father or when he murdered seven people in one day.   Now how about we look at some other folks with the same motifs? Now they may not have as extensive of a rap sheet as Filho, but these following people had decided to make it known for taking justice into their own hands when the Justice system didn't seem to do enough for them. Marianne Bachmeier   She was a struggling single mother who learned with horror that her daughter Anna, age 7, had died. The girl missed school on May 5, 1980, and somehow ended up at the home of Klaus Grabowski, a 35-year-old butcher who lived next door. Later, a cardboard box containing Anna's remains was discovered on the side of a nearby canal. Grabowski was detained very quickly after his fiancée called the police to report the incident since he already had a criminal record for child abuse. Grabowski argued that he hadn't sexually molested the little girl before killing her, even after confessing to the crime.   Instead, Grabowski made the strange claim that the young girl had attempted to “blackmail” him by saying she would tell her mother he had assaulted her if he didn't give her money. Grabowski further claimed that the primary motivation for his decision to kill the kid in the first place was this alleged “blackmailing.”    The murder of Marianne Bachmeier's daughter had already infuriated her. But when the murderer related this tale, she grew even more irate. She was determined to get retribution when the man was put on trial a year later.   At Grabowski's 1981 trial in the Lübeck district court, his defense claimed that since he had been deliberately castrated for his crimes years earlier, he had only committed the offense due to a hormone imbalance.   The third day of the trial was Bachmeier's breaking point. She concealed a .22-caliber Beretta handgun in her handbag, took it out in the courtroom, and fired eight shots at the murderer. Grabowski received six rounds of fire before passing away in a pool of blood on the courthouse floor. Bachmeier reportedly responded, “I wanted to kill him,” according to Judge Guenther Kroeger.   Although it was evident from the several witnesses and Bachmeier's comments that it was indeed her who killed Grabowski, she was shortly placed on trial for the crime. She said, “He killed my daughter... I meant to shoot him in the face but I shot him in the back... I hope he's dead.”   With some celebrating Bachmeier as a hero and others denouncing her conduct, the “Revenge Mother” case swiftly gained notoriety in Germany. Before shooting Grabowski, Bachmeier said that she saw visions of Anna in the trial and could no longer stand for him to misrepresent her daughter. She allegedly sold her story to Stern magazine to pay her defense lawyers for $158,000.   In the end, the courts found Bachmeier guilty in 1983 of deliberate manslaughter. For her acts, she received a six-year prison term. Jason Vukovich   Unlike other real-life vigilantes, Jason Vukovich's search for justice began years before he set out to pursue it. Vukovich, born to a single mother in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 25, 1975, was quickly adopted by his mother's new husband, Larry Fulton. Fulton seemed devout in public, but in reality, he molested Vukovich during his nightly “prayer sessions.”   Vukovich and his brother were often beaten with belts and pieces of wood in addition to sexual torture. And to make matters worse, Fulton got away with all these horrific offenses, which infuriated Vukovich. As a result, Vukovich, who fled terrified at 16, spent years getting by on narcotics and small-time thievery.   He returned to Alaska in 2008, but his desire to get revenge on pedophiles like Fulton didn't go away. It culminated in 2016. Vukovich started by browsing the neighborhood sex offenders list. He then attacked and stole from three of the guys on the list as the last act.   In June 2016, Vukovich went after the three guys. Targeting Albee first, he drove to the residences of Andres Barbosa, Charles Albee, and Wesley Demarest. Then, on the morning of June 24, Vukovich broke into the man's house and smacked the 68-year-old before robbing him and fleeing.   Two days later, he approached Barbosa in a very identical manner. However, he arrived at the door at 4 a.m. this time. He assaulted Barbosa with a punch to the face, stole his truck, and fled the scene with two female accomplices and a hammer. Demarest was instructed to get on his knees as Vukovich struck him in the fucking face with a hammer.   Vukovich claimed, “I am an angel of vengeance. “I'm going to administer justice to those you injured.”   Shortly after, the hammer, stolen items, and a notepad with the names of the persons in it were all discovered by police on Vukovich who was hiding in a nearby car. As a result, 18 charges of assault, robbery, burglary, and theft were brought against him. He decidedly took a plea deal.   According to allthatsintersting.com, in 2018, Vukovich was sentenced to 28 years in prison, after which the judge stated that “vigilantism won't be accepted in our society.”   Vukovich has since expressed regret for his actions and urged others in his position not to follow in his footsteps: “I began my life sentence many, many years ago, it was handed down to me by an ignorant, hateful, poor substitute for a father. I now face losing most of the rest of my life due to a decision to lash out at people like him. To all those who have suffered like I have, love yourself and those around you, this is truly the only way forward.”   Gary Plauché   Now I'm pretty sure we all already know this story, but it fits the agenda of what we share.   Jeff Doucet, a 25-year-old karate teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enjoyed the total confidence of his young pupils and their parents. But on February 19, 1984, when Doucet took Jody Plauché, then 11 years old, for what was intended to be a 15-minute automobile journey, that confidence was horribly betrayed.   When their son didn't come home that day, Gary and June Plauché became quite concerned—and with good reason. Doucet had taken their small boy hostage and was transporting him to the West Coast. Before booking a room at a hotel in Anaheim, California, Doucet shaved his beard and colored Jody's hair to ward off suspicion.   The youngster was repeatedly assaulted there by Doucet until he eventually gave Jody permission to phone his parents. Jody was returned to his family after the police quickly tracked down the call and apprehended Doucet. In the meantime, Gary Plauché, Jody's father, traveled to the Baton Rouge airport to meet Doucet at arrivals and murder him.   Plauché drew a .38 pistol from his boot on March 16, 1984, as soon as he spotted Doucet at the airport. He had been talking to a friend on the other end of a payphone while waiting for Doucet to show up. Even saying, “Look out, he's coming. A shot is soon to be heard. The subsequent gunshot was recorded on tape since television cameras were filming.   Plauché had murdered the abuser of his kid, shooting a hollow-point bullet into Doucet's head from three feet away. Later, he was put on trial for murder, but the judge sitting on the opposing side of the courtroom was lenient. As a result, Plauché was shortly released after receiving a sentence of seven years with a suspended term, five years of probation, and 300 hours of community service.   Jody Plauché, on the other hand, took a while to comprehend all the trauma that had occurred to him at a young age. "I was outraged with what my father did after the incident," Jody said. “I did not want Jeff killed. I felt like he was going to go to jail, and that was enough for me.”   He continued, “But my parents, they didn't force me into recovery. They kind of let me recover at my own pace, and it took a while… but I was able to work through it and eventually accept my dad back in my life.” Jody eventually turned his experience into a book titled Why, Gary, Why?. Tityana Coppage Tityana Coppage is a woman from Kansas City, Missouri. She was known as a strong woman who tried to help and lead her family as a young adult. She was only 21 when she lost her brother – and it wasn't the first loss her family had to come to terms with. Her family was extended to several younger brothers with different last names who she cared for equally and passionately.   The brother she lost was Jayson Ugwuh Jr. He was a 16-year-old high school student who loved basketball and rap. He was a bright, cheerful kid despite knowing personal tragedies from mere years beforehand. He was gunned down in public on January 10 while walking with some of his friends. A car came up, opened fire, and then sped away. What provoked the incident remained a mystery. The only solid fact was that Jayson Jr. was the primary victim. Tityana and Jayson both endured a shocking loss in 2016 when a drive-by shooting claimed the lives of her young brother Jayden Ugwuh and younger cousin Montell Ross.   The boys were just 9 and 8, respectively, at the time of death. Jayson was present for the shooting and held his little brother Jayden as he faded and died from the bullet wounds.   The killer was never found. Tityana was only 16 when the incident occurred, leaving her mentally changed.   A few days before the killing of Lars, Coppage posted a tribute to her brother on Facebook. The post read: “I tried to shield y'all from everything I had to witness as a kid. I supported anything and everything you wanted to do in life. I tried to give you the best so you wouldn't have to look for fake love in the streets,” she wrote in the January 11 post. “I worked hard and long hours to keep a roof over y'all head, nice clothes and shoes on y'all feet refrigerator full of groceries. The streets didn't rise y'all I did this sh*t 10 toes down. I was at those games as much as I could, I was paying for your studio time for your trips no matter the cost. All I wanted is to see you happy finish school and make it to the top. But some how I still failed you. This wasn't you Jayson you was so sweet so quite a honorable young man why didn't you just hear me out I only wanted more time with you that's all.”   The object of Tityana's vengeance was Keith Lars. Just two days after her brother's death and burial, she gathered as much evidence as possible to affirm the identity of her brother's murderer.   She traced him as the car owner that carried the gunman who killed her brother and armed herself before they met. Lars didn't go down quietly.   They exchanged gunfire, but Tityana came alive and left Lars dead in his car in the parking lot in the city's northeast section. Court records state that Lars was found in the back of a Toyota near Virginia Avenue and Admiral Boulevard in Kansas City on January 13, with officers determining that the shooting had occurred close to the 500 block of Benton Boulevard. At that scene, police found 23 shell casings from two types of bullets. 8 were .45 caliber, and 15 were 9mm.   Was Tityana just an ordinary woman pushed beyond the brink to perform such a murderous act?   She had already seen injustice win with the still-unsolved deaths of her young siblings, and she didn't have enough trust in the system to properly avenge her brother's death.   She assumed the guilt of Lars and got in contact with someone called “Auntie” to arm herself with a .45 pistol, saying “I used to many on Bro!”    The fact that multiple gunshots were fired proves she was an amateur with a firearm. Thanks to witnesses who came forward and surveillance footage in the parking lot where the murder took place, authorities quickly identified Coppage. They arrested her for the murder, booking her into Jackson County Jail on a $200,000 bond.   Evidence was quickly collected against Coppage, and she did not deny the charges.   She insisted that she got justice for her dead brother, even going as far as to text his cell phone to assure him that she was sending his killer to him.   At the time, no formal evidence was collected, or investigations were pending towards Lars as the suspect, though he was armed and did drive the same, or very similar, truck seen at Jayson's murder scene. She admitted during questioning that she knew Lars would be in the parking lot when she shot him. However, Tityana initially claimed that the murder was accidental and that she only shot him in self-defense because he fired his weapon at her first. Coppage was spurred toward Lars by members of her community who seemed to indicate a shared but hushed knowledge of events that led to her brother's death.   The police weren't able to corroborate as much in their reporting. So all anyone seemed to know was that Lars may as well have been guilty and could have had his own criminal history.   Therefore, the extended family of the community assisted Coppage's vigilante act she grew up around. Coppage does not deny what she did or why and is charged with second-degree murder, which is murder without premeditation or planning.   By her admission, she fired her gun at the vehicle with Lars in it, but she claimed that he fired first and her weapon was meant for protection.   She was celebratory over his death, particularly over vengeance, meaning she went there assuming he was guilty and was armed to act. Coppage contacted Lars before the meeting to tell him she was coming to ask questions.   She claimed to call him to try and settle differences between him and her father, knowing that if she didn't take action, he absolutely would.   COPPAGE TEXTED HER DECEASED BROTHER AFTER KILLING LARS AS WELL. The message sent to Her brother's phone read: “I owe em that body,” according to an affidavit. This message and the ones sent to “Auntie” led authorities to file murder charges.   Rap artists DaBaby and 42 Dugg made public posts on Instagram voicing solidarity and have reached out to pay $20,000 each of her bond as support.   She is currently awaiting trial.   Jorge Porto-Sierra   Ok, so here we have someone that TECHNICALLY didn't kill anyone, but that wasn't for lack of trying.   When authorities responded to the scene at the Friendly Village Inn & Motel on U.S. Route 192 in Florida in 2018, witnesses recalled seeing Jorge shout, “I'm going to kill you, child molester,” as he drenched the property in gasoline with a cigarette in his hand.  Porto-Sierra then returned to the parking lot and attacked two individuals sitting in their car. After that, he rammed his Ford Focus into their vehicle and poured gasoline into it through an open window. Just as Porto-Sierra was preparing to set the car on fire, police arrived on the scene. He was quickly surrounded and told to surrender.   The 50-year-old Porto-Sierra admitted that he had planned to “barbecue all the child molesters on fire and kill them.” However, when police asked him why he didn't, Porto-Sierra claimed that the police had arrived too fast for him to do so.   Authorities soon discovered that at least two of the men Porto-Sierra targeted were indeed convicted, sex offenders. One man had been standing outside his room when Porto-Sierra leaped out of his car and launched into a tirade, prompting him to rush inside his room.   “They raped kids, they are all child molesters that all live here and deserve to die,” Porto-Sierra later said as he justified his actions to the police. While the Friendly Village Inn & Motel is indeed a popular place for convicted sex offenders (because it's far away from schools and playgrounds), and at least two of Porto-Sierra's targets were known sex offenders, the real-life vigilante still broke the law and thus found himself arrested for his actions.   As of 2020, Porto-Sierra is being held on no bond at the Osceola County Jail and charged with 4 counts of attempted murder.   André Bamberski Andre was born to Polish immigrants in France in the 1930s. He was in the thick of the war that affected him growing up. Later, Andre became a chartered accountant and married Danièle Gonnin, having two kids. However, at the time of the incident, Andre and Danièle were divorced, and the latter was married to Dieter Krombach, a doctor, in Lindau, Germany. Danièle initially told Andre that Dieter believed Kalinka died due to a heat stroke or the effects of a concussion from a few years prior. However, Andre wasn't so sure. Dieter had stated that on the morning of Kalinka's death, he had found her in bed, unresponsive; rigor mortis had already set in. However, Dieter tried to revive her by injecting her with a nervous system stimulant and two other stimulants. But that didn't work, and Kalinka was dead. The autopsy report read by Andre later showed that Kalinka had blood around her torn vagina. Inside, there was a whitish substance that was never tested. Besides injection marks on her arms, Kalinka had undigested food in her stomach. Experts later believed she died from asphyxiation from regurgitating her own food. All of this left Andre with only one theory: Dieter was responsible for the death. Andre believed Dieter raped and then killed Kalinka with an injection, possibly to keep her from talking about it. While the German prosecution closed the case, saying Kalinka died of natural causes, Andre didn't give up, following Dieter across Europe for years to bring him to justice. About a year after Kalinka's death, Andre went to Lindau, handing out fliers accusing Dieter of murder. He was arrested and then fined and sentenced in absentia. However, that didn't stop Andre. He then prodded the French authorities, eventually leading to Kalinka's body's exhumation; she was a French citizen. This time, it was revealed that her genitals had been missing since the autopsy, and there was no trace of them. Andre's work paid off when a French court convicted Dieter in absentia of violence, bringing on death without intention to do so, and sentenced him to 15 years. But with Germany refusing extradition, Dieter essentially remained a free man for many years. Then, in 1997, Dieter was convicted of raping a 16-year-old in his clinic. He received a two-year suspended sentence in addition to his license being revoked. But a couple of years later, Dieter moved around and worked in several clinics by providing a photocopy of his license as proof. Andre didn't give up, even hiring private detectives to find out what Dieter was up to. He said, “All my friends and family, including my father, told me to quit it at this point. They said, ‘You're not going to achieve anything.' But I'm a Slav, you see, and the Slavs are very emotional. I cried all the time when I thought about Kalinka. It was a question for me of moral duty. That was the most important thing: to get the truth.”   While Dieter received a 26-month prison sentence, he was released early, and Andre learned he was back to work yet again. Andre then resolved to bring Dieter to France in any way possible. He was in Bregenz, Austria, hoping to look for more information about Dieter in Scheidegg, Germany. Andre talked about kidnapping Dieter and eventually heard from Anton Krasniqi, who agreed to help him. In October 2009, Dieter was taken from his house by Anton and two other accomplices and left outside a building in Mulhouse, France, paving the way for Dieter's trial. While Dieter's pattern of drugging and raping women came to light, he was sentenced to 15 years behind bars. As for Andre, he admitted to knowing about the kidnapping plot but insisted he wasn't involved in the actual act. In June 2014, he was found guilty of ordering the kidnap and received a one-year suspended sentence. In the end, Andre was happy with the result. He believed that he had kept his promise to Kalinka about giving her justice. Regarding why Dieter would kill Kalinka, Andre said, “Kalinka had asked to move back to Toulouse, and to no longer stay with Krombach. She was about to escape from him: That could have been a motive. But one will never know. One can never know.” Andre quit his full-time job in 1999 to dedicate himself to bringing Dieter to justice. Through it all, he was supported by his partner (also called Danièle) for several years. Now in his 80s, Andre seems to live in Toulouse, France, and enjoying some much-needed time off.   This one is a DOOZY!    Drąsius Kedys was born on September 4, 1972, in Garliava, Lithuania. He and his former girlfriend Laimutė Stankūnaitė had a daughter in February 2004. Stankūnaitė was underage when she gave birth to Kedys' daughter. The couple split in 2006, and the parents got embroiled in a bitter custody battle. His former girlfriend, with the help of Andrius Ūsas, a politician and advisor to the former Speaker of the Seimas Viktoras Muntianas, obtained custody in November 2006. Kedys had visitation rights every other weekend, But later Stankunaite gave up her custody rights, giving them to the father. On November 29, 2008, Kedys submitted a formal complaint to the police, claiming Ūsas paid Stankūnaitė to sexually molest his daughter. In December 2008, Kedys obtained full custody of his daughter with no visitation rights for Stankūnaitė. The courts repeatedly confirmed that Stankūnaitė had no case to answer, thus dismissing Kedys' allegations against his former girlfriend as unsubstantiated. Nevertheless, the pre-trial investigation against Ūsas continued. In February 2009, Kedys further pressed accusations against Violeta Naruševičienė, Stankūnaitė's sister, claiming the former had participated in allowing men to molest her 4-year-old daughter. Finally, in July 2009, Kedys accused Jonas Furmanavičius, a district judge, and an individual known as Aidas of partaking in the molestation. All those people (except for Aidas) professed their innocence and accused Kedys of slander, criminal libel, and death threats. Kedys was frustrated with the apparent lack of progress in official investigations and convinced that the case was being deliberately stonewalled. So, he sent out 200 DVDs to Lithuanian politicians, media outlets, and law-enforcement agencies, featuring homemade video footage of his daughter's explicit testimony against three “uncles.” In addition, he promised to send the subtitled version to Members of the European Parliament. However, many sources criticized Kedys, who acted as the cameraman, for asking his daughter leading questions and heavily editing the film (it contained 50 segments filmed across nine occasions). On October 5, 2009, Furmanavičius and Naruševičienė were shot dead in Kaunas. Kedys became the prime suspect. On the same day, a national search of Kedys was announced, soon followed by an announcement of an international investigation, as he was thought to have left the country shortly after the murders. Kedys' friends Raimundas Ivanauskas and Eglė Barauskaitė were charged with accessory to murder.  The story caused an uproar in Lithuania, with much of the public siding with Kedys. In the public mind, the case was seen as a father's futile attempts to pursue justice and protect his daughter and being driven to desperate measures by anger at the injustice. Others questioned whether the killings were actually commissioned by Kedys himself. On April 17, 2010, at 6:49 a.m., after six months of a police search, a man fishing found Drąsius Kedys' body near Kaunas Reservoir. An autopsy concluded he had died between the evening of April 15 and the morning of the 16th. According to the official report, the cause of death was “choking on vomit” while being heavily intoxicated. However, his relatives were convinced that Kedys was murdered, pointing out wounds on his body. Kedys' relatives demanded a second opinion from independent experts. Finally, in April 2011, a report was received from the Swedish National Forensic Service confirming Kedys had died from alcohol and drug poisoning and that he choked on the contents of his own stomach. The Swedish report differed from the Lithuanian experts in determining “the injuries on the body appeared before his death” and that the “possibility of drowning is not excluded.” On April 24, Kedys was buried in Jonučiai cemetery. According to media reports, 6-10,000 people from across the country attended the ceremony. Ūsas, the main suspect in the pedophilia case, was officially charged with the sexual molestation of a minor. However, he was found drowned in a swamp in June 2010. The death was ruled an accident. Nevertheless, the court case against Ūsas continued, and the court found him innocent in November 2012.   Mirriam Rodriguez   Miriam's 20-year-old daughter mysteriously disappeared in 2012. Her daughter had been kidnapped and subsequently murdered, and several men were perpetrators of the crime. Dissatisfied with the Mexican justice system, Miriam decided to take matters into her own hands. To fool authorities and her daughter's kidnappers, Miriam changed her appearance as best she could and used fake identification to make it more difficult to trace her.  One of Miriam's first “victims” was a member of a Mexican cartel who was implicit in the kidnapping and murder of her daughter. She cornered him, held him at gunpoint, and told him, “If you move, I'll shoot you.” But she was just getting started. She eventually tracked down her daughter's killers one by one all across the country. But unfortunately, her vigilantism led to her ultimate downfall when multiple gunmen managed to kill her outside her home.  Becoming a vigilante against organized criminals is a considerable risk, but it was one that Miriam was willing to take to seek justice for her daughter.   Speaking of people standing up against gangs…   El Salvador's Mara Salvatrucha gang is better known as MS-13. Formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s, many members were deported for vicious crimes. However, several of them continued their criminal activity back home. The gang terrorized a nation plagued by a high poverty rate and a virtually helpless police force — until real-life vigilantes stepped up to help. Spanish for “Black Shadow,” Sombra Negra was first formed around the early 1990s due to El Salvador's authorities being glaringly overpowered by MS-13. Frustrated by the situation, Sombra Negra started targeting gang members for execution — especially MS-13 members. Sombra Negra members come dressed in black with bandanas over their faces. They patrol the streets in unlicensed vehicles and with tinted windows. And one of their primary missions is to capture MS-13 members — and make them “disappear.” As Sombra Negra has grown more powerful over the years, so have the legends of their brutal retribution against the gang members.   From sexual torture to dismemberment, the paramilitary group of vigilantes became more of a death squad than a traditional band of crimefighters. In El Salvador, it seemed that only extreme measures would stop MS-13. “Most of the victims were blindfolded, their hands or thumbs tied behind their backs, and they had received tiros de gracia (a coup de grâce), shots to the base of the skull at close range by weapons such as assault rifles and machine guns,” a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services report said.  From home invasions to sudden killings in the streets, Sombra Negra carries out its mission ruthlessly and describes it as a “social cleansing.” And some authorities are grateful. Even El Salvador's head of National Assembly Guillermo Gallegos has admitted: “Morally I support this type of expression because people are tired of the way of delinquency.” In the end, it's worth noting that many people have mixed feelings about real-life vigilantes. While they may sympathize with their motives in some cases, they may also find some of their choices reckless or unnecessarily dangerous. But there's no question that these vigilantes have left a massive impression on the world — for better or worse.   And there's another set of gang-fighting vigilantes…   Pablo Escobar needs little, if any, introduction. One of the most infamous drug lords in modern history, the Colombian kingpin ran a colossal cocaine empire that saw thousands of people killed. Yet, with corrupt authority figures in his pocket, Escobar's reign appeared resolute — until it wasn't. In the early 1990s, Escobar had two rival cartel members murdered when they visited him in an opulent prison (which he had built for himself). Fidel Castano, the other cartel's boss, was none too pleased. And so he helped form Los Pepes. Short for “Perseguidos por Pablos Escobar,” the paramilitary group welcomed “People Persecuted by Pablo Escobar.” Escobar was marked after he walked out of his prison in July 1992. At this point, even the U.S. government and CIA were aiding Los Pepes in their quest to find the kingpin. But unfortunately, Los Pepes also engaged in bloody bombings against Escobar that killed and injured civilians.   Some of these nearly killed their target, including a car bomb that injured Escobar's daughter. For more than a year, Los Pepes ruthlessly attacked anyone in Escobar's circle — from friends and relatives to public supporters and officials. Finally, it was in 1993 when they closed in on the man himself. After Los Pepes forced Escobar into hiding, Colombian intelligence intercepted a phone call from Escobar to his son. Now confident of his whereabouts, Colombian police and military forces headed for Escobar's newfound hiding place in the neighborhood of Los Olivos — ready for retribution after years of brutal violence in the country.  Whether Los Pepes members played an active role in killing him remains hotly contested, but one thing is sure: Without their vigilant quest to find Escobar, he would likely lead many more to their deaths. Ultimately, he was chased across rooftops and gunned down while on the run.   And lastly, what happens when an ENTIRE TOWN decides a lousy guy needs to die? It didn't take long for Ken McElroy to become the resident “bully” of Skidmore, Missouri. And considering his crimes, the “bully” label was putting things lightly. For years after he dropped out of school, he was accused of everything from theft and arson to child molestation and statutory rape. But despite being indicted 21 times, he dodged convictions at every turn. After McElroy raped a 12-year-old girl, he divorced his wife and married the child when she was 14 to avoid a statutory rape charge. When her parents objected, he shot their dog and burned down their house. And after he shot a farmer in 1976, he somehow produced two witnesses who claimed that McElroy was nowhere near the scene of the crime that day. Ken McElroy was a true terror for Skidmore residents, who wanted him removed immediately. McElroy's downfall was a long time coming, but it truly fell into motion in 1980 after he shot the town's elderly grocer in the neck. Though McElroy was charged with attempted murder and eventually convicted, he appealed the case and was released on bond.   Soon afterward, it seemed the entire town was present at a gathering on July 10, 1981, to discuss Ken McElroy. Though exactly what they said is unclear, there's no question that they decided McElroy had to go. Residents heard that McElroy had gone to the D&G Tavern for a drink. In a prime example of real-life vigilantes in action, the community walked to the bar to confront him. And with no warning, someone began shooting. Some accounts describe up to 50 vigilantes involved in the onslaught. In the end, McElroy was shot multiple times and struck by at least two firearms. He succumbed to the wounds in his truck. No one called an ambulance — or agreed to testify against another person in court. To this day, no one has ever been charged with his death.   Top 10 Vigilante Films https://screenrant.com/best-vigilante-films/