Red Flags

RED FLAGS is a weekly talk show designed to be a one-stop shop for all the latest buzz in the true crime world. Crime writer Tori Telfer and armchair detective turned Tik Toker Karina Michelle share their unique perspectives, passion for investigation, and insightful analysis as they lead listeners through the latest crime headlines and shocking stories. Red flags warn us of danger, but they also show us where to look for solutions -- and our hosts move beyond the headlines to explore the systemic issues beneath the warning signs. Each episode offers a thrilling deep dive into a notable case with the help of expert guests.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

Introducing: Mind of a Monster

ID has a new podcast for you to listen to. Introducing Mind of a Monster, based on ID's iconic TV show. Mind of a Monster: Ed Kemper "The Co-Ed Killer" vs. Herbert Mullin, dives into the case of two serial killers operating at the same time in Santa Cruz, CA, and features jaw-dropping, never-before-heard audio recordings from the killers themselves. Dr. Michelle Ward speaks candidly with detectives, experts and witnesses involved in the cases to unravel the shocking investigation of the murders,...

Sep 23, 2021•1 min

Ep.8: The Onision Saga and Viral Predators

Today's newest class of celebrity has emerged in the form of social influencers. But what separates fame from predatory behavior? In this episode, we tackle the case of controversial YouTuber Onision (aka Greg Jackson). Karina speaks to Alicia Kozakiewicz, an internet safety expert and abduction survivor, about how these internet celebrities avoid accountability, and how to keep yourself and your children safe online. Plus, some progress in the case of the Sumter County Does, and a true crime po...

Jan 28, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep.7: Did John Wayne Gacy Act Alone?

If you’re a true crime fan, you’ve heard all about the lone-wolf killer John Wayne Gacy, the ‘killer clown’ who assaulted and murdered 33 boys and young men. But did you know he might have had accomplices? Tori investigates a rumor about the Gacy case brought to her attention by a Red Flags listener, Damon, who called in to the Red Flags hotline. In an interview with Chicago lawyer Steven Becker, Tori finds out there might be much more to the Gacy case than any of us thought. We also touch on th...

Jan 21, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Dustin Higgs and the Fate of Federal Executions

Dustin Higgs has been on federal death row for two decades for the murder of three young women, but the man who shot all three is serving a life sentence. Higgs is scheduled to be executed on January 15th. On January 12th, a federal judge halted his execution due to his COVID-19 diagnoses, but experts say he's not out of the woods yet. The Trump administration has carried out 11 executions of federal death row inmates in its final months - three during its lame duck period, which hasn’t happened...

Jan 14, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep.5: The Black Sheep of Black Sheep: How the Families of Perpetrators Suffer, Too

What happens when a close family member commits a horrific crime? What, if any, resources are available for the family members of incarcerated people? This week, Tori speaks to Issac Bailey, veteran journalist and author of the book “My Brother Moochie,” which details what Issac and his family have endured after his older brother killed a man and was sentenced to life in prison. Karina and Tori also ponder the recent death of the deadliest serial killer in U.S. history, Samuel Little, and what i...

Jan 07, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep.4: Cracking the Zodiac Killer’s Ciphers & Surviving Human Trafficking

The show kicks off with breaking news about the Zodiac Killer case and the infamous “Con Queen of Hollywood” before diving into the story of Victoria Roland, a human trafficking survivor who now leads her own podcast on the topic, “Unseen: The Trafficked Truth.” Her honest recounting of her experiences highlights the ways in which the truth about human trafficking and sexual slavery is clouded in myths and misinformation. “Unseen: The Trafficked Truth” Podcast by Victoria Rowland http://www.unse...

Dec 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep.3: Hollywood’s Serial Killer Obsession

Pop culture’s obsession with serial killers is only growing -- what does this say about us as a society? Tori and Karina do a deep dive into Hollywood’s obsession with serial killers and their stories. Featuring insight from David Schmid, Ph.D., author of “Natural Born Celebrities: Serial Killers in American Culture” and Kathy Kleiner, a survivor of Ted Bundy. TO READ: Natural Born Celebrities by David Schmid https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Born-Celebrities-Killers-American/dp/0226738698 “The Guy...

Dec 10, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep.2: Missing and Murdered: The Lyon Sisters and Ashley Loring Heavyrunner

This week on Red Flags, Tori and Karina take a look at two different missing persons cases and examine how societal factors including race and geography have affected the way in which these cases were investigated. They also discuss the emotional toll these cases take on those involved, from family members to detectives to members of surrounding communities. Featuring exclusive interviews with Aaron Bowden, the Executive Producer of “Who Killed the Lyon Sisters?” a new two-part special from ID d...

Nov 26, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep.1: Bianca Devins & Trauma Porn Culture

True crime writer Tori Telfer and armchair detective-turned-TikToker Karina Michelle are creating your new one-stop shop for all things true crime, the latest cases in the news and the shows and podcasts and books about them. In the debut episode of "Red Flags," Karina takes us through the story of Bianca Devins, whose murder photos went viral on social media. Tori and Karina examine their own relationships with the true crime genre and ask what we owe victims--should we bear witness to their la...

Nov 19, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Red Flags

A new weekly talk show designed to be a one-stop shop for all the latest buzz in the true crime world. Series premieres Thursday, November 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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