Crime and Conjure

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Do not disregard their violent behavior, and step away before you become part of their path of destruction. Today, I want to share a case with you that didn’t just impact the people directly involved but also sparked broader questions about legal processes and international cooperation. 

How does the perfect marriage suddenly devolve into anger, abuse and even murder? The answer, it doesn’t. There are always signs. Sometimes they are well hidden, sometimes we just don’t want to see them, but they’re there. You tell yourself they didn’t mean it, or it was just a joke. But When someone shows you who they really are, believe them.

Growing up in such a rural area, Farmland always surrounded me. We Washingtonians take full advantage of the harvest here, whether we are picking fresh produce or visiting the farmer's market on the weekends. Though we get to bask in the end result of a great growing season, we don't know all the work that goes into it. Farming is often cited as the most dangerous job in America, and the accidents that take place can result in severe injuries and sometimes even death. Today, I want to share a story that may leave you wondering, "Was this death just another unfortunate accident, or was something larger at play?"

Do we really know anyone fully? Celebrities present a persona we as fans feel connected to but what are they really going through behind closed doors? Even close friends keep secrets and paint a pretty picture to hide the hurt from those closest to them. This is a case of violence and anger behind closed doors, so carefully hidden that even those who knew the truth didn’t believe it.

What begins as a simple evening with friends and a routine journey home would change the fabric of a community and ignite a nationwide outcry. Today, I want to share one woman's story that doesn't just account for personal loss but is also a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by women everywhere and the enduring quest for justice in the face of unspeakable violence.

If you Google America’s first serial killer, it will tell you that a man named H. H. Holmes was the first. However, a few years before Holmes started his murder spree, Austin Texas was plagued by a nightmare of their own. In the span of 1 year, 8 innocent lives were taken by a brutal monster, but few bothered to notice. Even today, the reason you haven’t heard of this case is steeped in a culture of racial ignorance.

Rejection is a powerful force that often strikes fear into many hearts. It can be so daunting that some of us refrain from even asking a simple question, fearing the potential embarrassment it may bring. However, it's important to remember that everyone has the right to decline something or someone without facing repercussions. Sadly, we've witnessed the disturbing reality of women facing verbal or physical attacks for simply rejecting unwanted advances. In extreme cases, rejection has led to loss of life. Today, I'd like to share the story of a young woman whose journey in life was cut short because one person could not accept that she wasn't interested in him.

The Peace Corps is not an organization we often think of as sinister or corrupt, but lurking in the shadows is a troubling reality. Join us as we uncover the chilling details of how Kate Puzey’s harrowing pursuit of justice ended in tragedy.