In this episode, we dive into the shocking case of Landon Durham, a 16-year-old from Munford, Alabama, who committed a triple homicide, taking the lives of his mother and twin brothers in 2020. This chilling story not only rattled a small community but also left many grappling with unanswered questions about motive and justice. Join us as we unpack the details of this gruesome crime, Landon’s unsettling behavior after the murders, and the legal proceedings that followed. Check out our socials fo...
Dec 09, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 145
In this episode of Teachers Talk Crime, we delve into the heartbreaking story of a 15-year-old boy charged with the murder of his parents and three younger siblings in Fall City, Washington. This tragic case shocked the nation, and as educators, we explore the implications of academic struggles and mental health issues that may have contributed to this devastating event. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcri...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 145
In this episode of Teacher Talk Crime, we dive into the chilling story of the Lords of Chaos, a teenage gang that terrorized Fort Myers, Florida, in the 1990s. Led by the manipulative Kevin Foster, the group spiraled from petty crimes to shocking violence, culminating in the tragic murder of band teacher Mark Schies. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @kbdosier Ou...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 144
This week, we’re bringing you the latest on two true crime cases we covered in the past—and trust us, these updates are wild. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @kbdosier Our Personal TikTok Accounts: @brantyyy_ and @southern.math.teacher Email Us your teacher stories to: teacherstalkcrimepodcast@gmail.com Email Us with any topics or cases you would like us to cov...
Nov 11, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Welcome back to Teachers Who Talk Crime! We’re so excited to be back with all of you and ready to share updates, laughs, and some behind-the-scenes stories from our lives as teachers and new moms. In this episode, we’re diving into everything from back-to-school craziness and the daily juggle of being new moms, to the creative and (sometimes wild) ways we keep our students engaged. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s catch up! Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW ...
Nov 04, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Colton Harris-Moore, known as the "Barefoot Bandit," became infamous in the late 2000s for a crime spree across the Pacific Northwest before he even turned 18. Stealing cars, boats, and planes—despite no formal flight training—he often evaded capture while barefoot, gaining media attention and public fascination. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @kbdosier Our Pe...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Dive into the lighter side of Teachers Talk Crime with this special blooper episode! It’s all about the flubs, laughter, and those "oh-no" moments that happen when we’re trying to sound smart about crime. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh with us!
Sep 09, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 140
We have an update on the Trinity Poague case we recently shared with you all. We also took the time to answer some questions you asked on our Instagram. Thank you for those questions and we would love to do more mini episodes like this again. Reminder of the Trinity Poague Case: She was an 18-year-old former Georgia pageant queen that was arrested for the murder of 18-month-old Jaxton Drew. The child, who suffered blunt force trauma and died after being admitted to the hospital. She was charged ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Today’s episode begins at 16:50, so if our banter and chatting isn’t your thing and you want to get right into it we totally understand. Enjoy the case. Sydney Powell was convicted of murdering her mother, Brenda Powell. Sydney stabbed her mother repeatedly and hit her with an iron skillet after her mother discovered she had failed out of college. Sydney was sentenced to life in prison. Listen for all the details and let us know what you think in the comments. Sources: https://www.oxygen.com htt...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Aug 12, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Today’s crime starts at 18:48, and yes we know that we chatted, but sometimes we just get so into our conversations that we get carried away. Thanks for loving us through our chats. In a tragic case, 18-year-old former Georgia pageant queen Trinity Poague was arrested for the murder of 18-month-old Jaxton Drew. The child, who suffered blunt force trauma, died after being admitted to Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia. Trinity, a freshman at Georgia Southwestern State University and the ...
Aug 05, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Today Ashleigh brings us a unique story, never told in third person from the killer themselves. This was a tale that must be heard and had me (Brooke) on the edge of my seat the whole time. Be prepared for some sinister behavior and mind altering confusion. As always we love hearing from you! Drop your thoughts about today’s creepy pasta story in the comments below. What were your thoughts? Don't forget to rate today's story on our Instagram page. We love collaborating with you there. Sources: w...
Jul 29, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 135
In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into the ongoing debate about teachers and their time off. They explore the way it is currently done and how it possibly should be done. Should teachers get PTO or should they have to continue choosing sick vs. personal? Should mental health days be a third category added to the mix? Whether you agree or disagree, let's talk about it. Let us know what you think. Sources: Yours Truly - Brooke and Ashleigh Check out our s...
Jul 22, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 134
A live show? What? Who are we? Welp, Teach Your Heart Out reached out to us and asked us to be a part of their summer conference in Tampa, Florida. We obviously couldn’t resist, so we packed our bags and we headed to Tampa. This was our first ever live show with over 150 people in attendance. Our audience was so engaged and participated in our discussion surrounding this case and our role as teachers. We are so honored to have this opportunity and to meet the coolest people ever. The connections...
Jul 15, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Welcome to our teacher story segment, where we tell your stories from inside the classroom. We are always looking for funny, weird, and even the disturbing stories you can bring to the table. Don't forget to send your story to our email linked below. We will resume true crime, teacher chats, and our new creepy pastas next week. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @...
Jul 08, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Today’s episode begins at 18:48, so if our banter and chatting isn’t your thing and you want to get right into it we totally understand. Enjoy the case. On April 1, 2023, in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, 12-year-old Kain Heinland was with friends Nolan Grove, 13, and Miles Belleman. Nolan had his father’s loaded pistol, which he displayed and played with throughout the day, while Miles had a BB gun. Later, Nolan pointed the gun at Kain multiple times, which led to a fatal shot to Kain’s back as they w...
Jul 01, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 131
In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into restorative practices from the teacher's perspective. They explore how restorative practices are supposed to prioritize repairing harm, resolving conflicts, and building relationships within communities. This approach emphasizes empathy, communication, and accountability rather than punishment if done correctly. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or just interested in the educational system, this episode offers a ca...
Jun 24, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 130
In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into Teacher Appreciation Week and we just want EVERY SINGLE teacher out there to know you are APPRECIATED. Should administration and districts do more? Do they do enough? What is the real appreciation for teachers? Sources: Yours Truly - Brooke and Ashleigh Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_...
Jun 17, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Today’s episode starts at 18:00. As always we are chatting in the beginning and we hope you listen along and chat back with us. Trigger Warning: This case does involve a school shooting and we want to make sure our listeners know this before proceeding. If this is not your type of case we totally understand and we hope you come back next week. In 1978 school shootings were unheard of. They didn’t happen. Kids didn’t live in fear while getting their education, but on May 18, 1978 a new fear was u...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Today’s episode starts at 26:00. Today we are back with a regularly scheduled case, a true crime case, brought by your truly, Ashleigh Brant. TikTok is always providing us with new and interesting cases and today is no different. Kalecia Williams was supposed to be at a chaperoned sleep over when she was fatally shot by a minor, Kerie Brown. It is unknown as to why Kalecia was at a hotel instead of the air bnb her parents were told about and it is even more unclear why she was not with the other...
Jun 03, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Welcome to our teacher story segment, where we tell your stories from inside the classroom. We are always looking for funny, weird, and even the disturbing stories you can bring to the table. Don't forget to send your story to our email linked below. We will resume true crime, teacher chats, and our new creepy pastas next week. Check out our socials for more content from us: LEAVE US A REVIEW TO BECOME OUR NEXT STAR STUDENT! Instagram: @teacherstalkcrime Our Personal Instagrams: @brantyyy_ and @...
May 27, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 126
In this episode of "Teachers Who Talk Crime," hosts Ashleigh and Brooke dive into the complexities of state testing from the teacher's perspective. They explore the varying procedures between states, discuss the real-life implications of testing on students, and share their personal stances on opting out. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or just interested in the educational system, this episode offers a candid look at the stress, humor, and challenges that come with state testing in schools. C...
May 20, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Jordan Klee, high school senior, star athlete, scholar, son and friend was murdered in cold blood over his minor possessions in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2016. The Ann Arbor News reports that all three teens were each sentenced to 15-40 years in prison in Washtenaw County Trial Court. Two of the three spoke to the grieving family, while the other laughed and smirked in court, bringing the judge to a raging fury. Listen now for all the details on todays episode of Teachers Talk Crime. Sources: https...
May 13, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 125
We are back and we have new content, old content and all in between. Join us today for a spine-tingling journey through the world of eerie classrooms and humorous horror stories, much like when you were a kid. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode filled with ghost stories, cultural comedy, and some unexpected classroom scares. Featured in This Episode: A thrilling new creepy pasta story about a mysterious and sinister teacher affecting her students in chilling ways. We also talk about some h...
May 06, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Today’s episode starts at 26:40 and we hope you all have been enjoying our rants lately. As you can see we are struggling out here in these streets, but today we are back with a regularly scheduled case, a case we have seen many times before here on Teachers Talk Crime. On October 2, 2017, Aaron Friar and his 15 year old daughter were missing. Aaron’s girlfriend called 911 and the investigation got quickly on its way. The morning started out with a child (the middle child belonging to Aaron) dis...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Today's episode delves into the tragic case of Sharla Sims, a special education teaching assistant at Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas, whose life was abruptly ended following an attack by a student known for his aggressive behavior towards her and others. Today we will unravel the layers of this case, examining the implications for school safety, the responsibilities of educational institutions, and the legal battles that ensue when tragedy strikes within our very own schools. Brands Mention...
Apr 01, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Today's episode begins at 20:27 and yes we chat a lot today, but I promise it is all relevant to the case and our own personal experience inside the classroom, because this is something we are passionate about. Teachers and staff members working with special education students in the Northside Independent School District expressed their distress over a series of violent incidents, highlighting the urgent need for improved staffing, training, and support. The plea for action came in the wake of a...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Cameron Coyle Herren, a pretty boy racer from Florida is a convicted felon, but once was a speed racer from the Tampa area. He became famous/well known after causing an accident in May 2018 while street racing post graduation down a busy pedestrian road. His car hit Jessica Reisinger and her 21 month old daughter, Lillia Reisinger. The mother, Jessica died on the scene, while baby Lillia passed away a day later due to her injuries. Brands Mentioned: Core Power Protein Milk Shakes Wilde Brand Pro...
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Today's episode begins at 21:29, because we were extra chatty so be warned now. If we aren't your cup of tea, then jump ahead to the case. Kenneth White, 32, was fatally struck by a 6-pound rock hurled off an overpass by a group of five teens. The incident occurred on October 18, 2017, as White was traveling on Interstate 75 in Michigan, north of Detroit. Several vehicles, including the one White was in, were damaged by rocks thrown off of the overpass, until one rock took a life it was never su...
Mar 11, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Dylan Schumaker, 19 years old when he was sentenced in January of 2014 for the murder of baby Austin Smith, his current girlfriend's two year old son. He was given the maximum punishment of 25 years to life when prosecutors proved the intent was in fact murder that fatal night. This sentence was modified to 18 years after appeals were made in the court system. Listen now for all the details of this tragic case. Sources: https://www.paranormalcatalog.net https://wegmans.co.uk Check out our social...
Feb 26, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 117
