The Smoking Gun Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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