Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

• Deadly Dose: The Murder of Steven Robards

  When 16-year-old Marie Robards lost her father, Steven Robards, to a sudden and mysterious illness, everyone believed it was a tragic case of natural causes. But a year later, a shocking confession would reveal a dark secret—one laced with jealousy, deception, and a deadly dose of barium acetate. What drove a seemingly bright and promising teenager to poison her own father? And how did a high school theater class unravel the truth? Join us as we dive into the chilling case of Marie Robards, a tale of betrayal that feels straight out of a Shakespearean tragedy.Check out our creepy video here; https://www.triggeredthepodcast.com/

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• Missing in Aruba: The Twisted Case of Natalee Holloway

  In May 2005, an 18-year-old high school graduate named Natalee Holloway set off for a dream trip to Aruba. She never made it home. What should have been a celebration turned into an international mystery that remains unsolved to this day. With a prime suspect who changed his story more times than we can count, a botched investigation, and a desperate family searching for answers, the case of Natalee Holloway is as frustrating as it is heartbreaking.Was she a victim of a tragic accident, or was there something far more sinister at play? In this episode of Triggered, we unravel the lies, retrace Natalee’s last known steps, and dive into the twisted mind of Joran van der Sloot—the man at the center of it all. Buckle up, because this one will have you yelling at your speakers.

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• Horror Bus: The Killing of Tim McLean

  In this chilling episode of Triggered, we dive into one of Canada’s most shocking and haunting crimes—the 2008 Greyhound bus beheading. What started as an ordinary overnight bus ride turned into a real-life horror story when Vincent Li, a seemingly quiet passenger, suddenly and brutally attacked 22-year-old Tim McLean. The gruesome details left the nation in shock, and the legal outcome sparked heated debates about mental health and justice.Join us as we break down the events of that night, the aftermath, and the controversial ruling that allowed Li to walk free. Buckle up—this one is not for the faint of heart.

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• A Broken System: Basil Borutski

  On September 22, 2015, Basil Borutski set out on a path of destruction, murdering three women—Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam—in a calculated spree that shook Ontario. These women had tried to escape his control, relying on a justice system that should have protected them. But instead, they were failed at every turn.In this episode, we unravel the disturbing history of Borutski, his violent past, and the many warning signs that were ignored. How did a man with multiple convictions for domestic abuse walk free, unchecked, and able to carry out such horrific crimes? And why does the justice system continue to let victims slip through the cracks?Join us as we break down the case, the failures that led to this tragedy, and the urgent need for change in how we handle domestic violence.

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• The Boy Who Liked to Break Bones: A Nightmare in Baraboo

  Everyone has that one thing that makes them squirm—teeth, paper cuts, belly buttons. But for some, it’s broken bones. If that’s you, consider this your warning because today’s case is not for the faint of heart.In this episode, we’re diving into the horrifying story of Joe Clark, a teenager with a sickening obsession: breaking bones. What started as a seemingly random disappearance in Baraboo, Wisconsin, turned into one of the most chilling cases we’ve ever covered. When 14-year-old Chris Steiner went missing in 1994, police assumed he had drowned. But a year later, when 13-year-old Thad Phillips miraculously escaped from captivity—his body shattered but his will to survive intact—the truth about Joe Clark came to light.

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