Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

On March 25, 2015, 18-year-old Brittney Gargol was found dead in a Saskatoon landfill. Her death was ruled a homicide, but there were no witnesses and no clear suspect. Then police discovered a single selfie on Brittney’s phone that changed everything. This is a story about betrayal, manipulation, and the chilling reality that sometimes the person you trust most is the one you should fear.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 1960, Irene Garza left her home in McAllen, Texas to attend confession.She never came back.For decades, the truth was buried behind closed church doors.In this episode of Triggered, we uncover the life of Irene Garza, a devoted daughter, a young woman trying to find her way, and the powerful institution that protected her killer. We walk through the secret reports, the whispered warnings, and the internal church knowledge that never reached police… until it was too late.This is not just a murder story. It’s a story about silence. About faith being weaponized. And about a woman who deserved so much better.Follow us for more: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2010, 28-year-old Sony Millbrook was reported missing after she failed to pick up her children from school. Family members knew she had been living at the Budget Lodge in Memphis, yet no one realized that the worst had already happened. Weeks later, motel staff responded to reports of a foul odour coming from a room that had been cleaned and rented out five times since Sony disappeared. In this episode of Triggered, the gals unravel how a missing person case turned into one of the most chilling discoveries in Memphis, the questions it raised about routine investigations, and the man prosecutors eventually convicted.If you are experiencing domestic violence or need support:Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.htmlUSA: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text START to 88788Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy this rerelease from 2024!New episodes coming 2026linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastMake sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS RELEASE! In December 2004, 23-year-old Bobbie Jo Stinnett was eight months pregnant, excitedly preparing for the arrival of her baby boy. She was kind, trusting, and deeply loved by her family and community. What she didn’t know was that someone she believed she knew was about to exploit that trust in the most unthinkable way.This episode explores the shocking and brutal murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, a crime that stunned the world and crossed a line even seasoned investigators struggled to comprehend. We unpack how a fabricated pregnancy, online deception, and desperation collided, and how one woman’s desire to become a mother turned into a calculated act of violence.Through a detailed, chronological narrative, we examine the psychological warning signs, the investigation that unfolded, and the aftermath that forever changed Bobbie Jo’s family, while honoring her life, her dreams, and the baby she never got to raise.This is a story about trust, obsession, and a crime so disturbing it still haunts true crime history.Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcastContact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.