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This podcast delves into the shocking murder of Adam Symjee and the subsequent investigation and trials of the two suspects, Yasmin Heider and Crystal Pinkins. The episode begins with the 911 call made by Mikaela Paulis, Adam's girlfriend, who recounts the harrowing events of the attack. Mikaela describes how she and Adam stopped to help a woman with car trouble, only to be ambushed by the woman, Yasmin, who forced them into the woods at gunpoint. Adam, armed with a personal firearm, confronted Yasmin, leading to a shootout in which he was fatally shot. The investigation revealed that Yasmin, a follower of the University of Cosmic Intelligence, a spiritualistic movement led by Rashad Jamal White, had lured the couple under false pretenses. Crystal, also a follower of the movement, was believed to have been involved in the ambush and fled the scene. Both women were charged with murder, kidnapping, and robbery. The episode explores the devastating impact of the crime on Adam and Mikaela's families, highlighting Adam's kind and selfless nature and his commitment to helping others. The episode also details the legal proceedings, including Crystal's mental evaluation and Yasmin's plea deal. Yasmin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, kidnapping, and robbery in exchange for a reduced sentence, while Crystal was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in a crime and was sentenced to life in prison.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Tragic Murder of Adam Symjee

This episode investigates the murder of Adam Symjee in Talladega National Forest, detailing the events leading up to the crime, the investigation, and the trials of the two suspects, Yasmin Heider and Crystal Pinkins.

00:01:43

The 911 Call and Initial Response

The episode details the 911 call made by Mikaela Paulis, reporting that she and her boyfriend, Adam, had been robbed and shot at in the forest. Authorities responded quickly, but Adam was pronounced dead at the scene.

00:07:59

The Investigation and Trials

The episode explores the investigation, the suspects' backgrounds, and the legal proceedings, including the trials and sentencing of Yasmin Heider and Crystal Pinkins.

00:11:20

The Impact and Legacy

The episode explores the devastating impact of the crime on Adam and Mikaela's families, highlighting Adam's kind and selfless nature and his commitment to helping others.

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Q&A

• What led to the tragic death of Adam Symjee in Talladega National Forest?

  Adam and his girlfriend, Mikaela, stopped to help a woman with car trouble. The woman, Yasmin Heider, pulled out a gun, forced them into the woods, and demanded their belongings. Adam, armed with a personal firearm, confronted Yasmin, leading to a shootout in which Adam was fatally shot.

• What was the role of Crystal Pinkins in the crime?

  Crystal was believed to have been involved in the ambush of Adam and Mikaela, hiding in the woods and watching the events unfold. She fled the scene after the shooting began.

• What was the connection between the suspects and the University of Cosmic Intelligence?

  Both Yasmin and Crystal were followers of the University of Cosmic Intelligence, a spiritualistic movement led by Rashad Jamal White. The movement promoted a belief in the divinity of black and Latino people and emphasized energy work and chakras.

• What was the outcome of the legal proceedings in the case?

  Yasmin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, kidnapping, and robbery and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Crystal was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in a crime and was sentenced to life in prison.

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