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In 1996, Terri Gilbert called 911 because she had shot an intruder in her home. The intruder was her ex-husband Gene Gilbert, and a nearly identical incident with a previous husband makes Terri's plea of self-defense highly questionable.

Introducing Near Death Experiences from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality People have been having Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) all over the world for as long as we can look back into history. And the strange thing is… these experiences seem to have a lot in common. Why? Is it a look into the afterlife? Is it just our neurons firing in weird ways as the brain dies? We’ll talk to psychiatrist Bruce Greyson, one of the world’s leading experts on Near-Death Experiences, about the research that led him to rethink his understanding of the nature of life, death, and the continuity of consciousness. We’ll explore the science behind how these experiences can provide comfort, heal past trauma, and even create transcendent experiences that help us make as much sense of our lives as of impending death. And we’ll also consider the bigger question of what NDEs suggest, if anything, about our understanding of reality. Bruce Greyson, M.D. is the author of “After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond.” Find out more about his book, and his over 45 years of experience researching NDEs, on his website. Here are links to the recordings of people you heard talking about their NDEs throughout the episode: Sharon Stone, Dr. Mary Neal, Renee Pasarow, Cherie Aimee, Jayne Smith.Here’s a video of Dr. Gregory Shushan talking about his research on NDEs in ancient religions.  DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

When Sara Tokars is murdered, her estranged husband Fred Tokars is the prime suspect. But many in Atlanta find it difficult to believe the former prosecutor and part-time judge is involved.

A look into the famous California city and infamous murder trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez after the gruesome slaying of their parents.

After the death of two husbands, a mother-in-law and her 9-year-old daughter, investigators are forced to look closer at beloved town figure Anjette Lyles.

A rural Texas town is shocked when a woman accuses the local sheriff of a sexual assault while transporting her on the same night she shot her estranged ex-husband.

A look at the DeCavalcante crime family of northern New Jersey, their resemblance to "The Sopranos", and the unsanctioned killing of their own godfather.

Just 30 miles outside of Akron, one of Ohio's largest cities, sits Apple Creek, an Amish Country village that's a throwback to another time. When a young mother of five is found shot to death in her home, people are shocked. An investigation is launched, and soon, a community that has worked to avoid prying outsiders finds itself at the center of a murder case--only the second in its 250-year history.

When an 11-year old girl goes missing on her way home from a Halloween party, it shocks the close-knit community of Oil City. When it becomes clear a terrible crime has been committed, suddenly the trusting town realizes that monsters exist.

Three employees are gunned down inside one of Washington D.C.'s favorite brunch spots. Residents are gripped with fear as detectives hunt for the shooter, only to find a group of greedy assassins with a personal vendetta.

Terror sweeps through an upscale Houston, Texas shopping district when a shooter attacks women without warning. A lucky break leads police to a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to unleash a deep-seeded hatred.

Students fear for their lives in the fall of 2000 when Washington D.C.'s Gallaudet University, a college for the deaf, becomes a killer's hunting ground. Detectives sift through the twisted mystery and learn not everyone on campus is who they seem to be.

The murder of a vibrant 21-year-old leaves the peaceful community of Knoxville, Tennessee questioning its core values. But a family's persistence reminds Marble City what it's made of and residents band together to bring a killer down.

New York City, known for its diversity and acceptance, becomes the focus for a sadistic serial killer targeting the gay community. It takes dogged determination and new technology to bring a monster's reign of terror to an end.

People in charming Hope Mills, North Carolina are on edge when a high school freshman vanishes while on her way to meet a friend. When she turns up dead three weeks later, the community rallies to flush out the killer.

When a city official is gunned down in Berryville, Virginia, shocked residents are left wondering who among them is a cold-blooded killer. As police dig into the victim's life, they learn not everyone held her in high regard.

When a young woman's body is pulled from the ocean off the Big Island, Hawaii, accusations threaten to destroy the local community. As tensions grow, a surprising discovery leads detectives to a devastating truth that no one saw coming.

Murders are rare in tranquil Delta Township, Michigan. So when a well-liked couple is gunned down in their home, residents are terrified, until police discover the monster accidentally left a trail of breadcrumbs leading right to his door.

East Millinocket, Maine is brought to its knees when its most popular teen turns up dead. For 38 years, answers elude police. With the help of a dedicated mother and a community that never forgets, the secret killer is finally exposed.

A brutal double murder shocks Northern California's peace-loving and laid back Marin County. With residents reeling, police chase an elusive killer through three counties and multiple crime scenes to unravel a twisted tale of terror no one saw coming.