Author and teacher Randy Hubbard joins us to talk about his book The Laney Gwinner Effect, a deep look into a tragic case that continues to resonate decades later. But Hubbard didn’t stop at writing; he turned the lessons of the case into a hands-on classroom experience, guiding students through the complexities of investigative thinking. We unpack how his unique course bridges true crime, education, and community awareness.

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James Hicks’ story is one of deception, control, and calculated violence. Convicted of murdering two women and suspected in more disappearances, Hicks’ chilling crimes span decades, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. In this deep-dive podcast, we uncover the twisted life of a man who manipulated those closest to him, examine the investigations that brought him down, and hear from the people forever impacted by his actions.

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In this episode, Jack Fox from Never a Truer Word joins us to examine how perspective (the speaker’s viewpoint, context, and intent) can alter the way we interpret statements revealed in the most recent FOIA release related to the Michael John Olson case. Together, we break down how phrasing, timing, stress, and memory can subtly shift meaning, and why even small linguistic choices, like active versus passive voice, distancing language, or what’s left unsaid, can reshape how investigators build timelines and form hypotheses.

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