Two brothers disappeared in Alaska under hauntingly different — yet equally baffling — circumstances. In 1999, Michael Palmer, just 15 years old, vanished after leaving a graduation party in the early morning hours. His bicycle was later found in the Little Susitna River, his shoes placed nearby, but Michael himself was never located despite extensive searches.

More than a decade later, tragedy struck again when his older brother, Chucky Palmer, disappeared while snowmachining in the Talkeetna Mountains. His machine was found stuck in deep snow — with no footprints, no tracks, and no clear direction of travel. In this episode, we examine the known facts, the unanswered questions, and the chilling reality of how two brothers seemingly vanished into the Alaskan wilderness without a trace.

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In 1995, a 25-year-old lawyer went to sleep in her Houston apartment believing she was protected by every security measure money could buy.

She woke up to someone in her room.

What followed was a night of terror, instinct, and split-second decisions that would determine whether she lived or died. As Jennifer Morey fought to survive, one phone call — and one voice on the other end — changed everything.

This is a story about the illusion of safety, the danger of familiarity, and how listening to your instincts can mean the difference between life and death.

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In July 2021, what began as a routine traffic stop in Essex, Maryland became one of the most tragic and disturbing child death cases in recent memory.

During a late-night stop, a Baltimore County police officer noticed an overwhelming odor of decomposition coming from the trunk of a vehicle driven by Nicole Johnson. What was inside was far more horrifying than anyone expected: the decomposing remains of two young children — her 7-year-old niece, Joshlyn Johnson, and her 5-year-old nephew, Larry O’Neal.

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When Satomi Mitarai left for school on a bright June morning, no one could have imagined what the school day would bring. 

Join the gals as they explore the story of this beautiful young pre-teen who ended up with a life cut short.

Listener discretion is advised. 

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In 2014, Darren West made a horrifying discovery while cleaning out his garage in Pleasant Grove, Utah—something that had been hidden for years. As police investigated, the truth unraveled: his ex-wife, Megan Huntsman, had been hiding a dark and unimaginable secret. How did she manage to keep it concealed for nearly a decade? And why didn’t she seek help? This case is as heartbreaking as it is shocking.

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The Appalachian Mountains are older than bones. Older than trees. And according to the people who live there… they’re very much alive.

In this episode of Triggered, we’re diving deep into the unsettling lore of Appalachia — the kind of stories that aren’t meant for tourists, outsiders, or people who don’t listen when they’re warned.

From not-deer sightings and things that mimic human voices, to rules you’re expected to follow without ever being told why, Appalachia has a long history of don’t ask, don’t answer, don’t whistle after dark. These aren’t campfire stories. These are generational warnings.

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In this episode, we delve into one of the most heartbreaking and shocking child murder cases in recent U.S. history, the story of Jessica Ridgeway, a 10-year-old girl from Westminster, Colorado whose morning walk to school ended in tragedy. In October 2012, Jessica disappeared and sparked an intense search that drew in police, the FBI, and an entire community. Days later, her remains were found, and investigators pieced together a chilling trail that would lead to a 17-year-old suspect. We unpack the investigation, the breakthrough moments, the courtroom proceedings, and the impact of this crime on Jessica’s family and her community.

Join us as we explore not only the facts of the case but the emotional aftermath and the drive for justice that still resonates years later. 

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In March 2012, Jessica Rae Sacco was a 21-year-old in Urbana, Ohio, trying to rebuild her life and rebuild her relationship with her mom. But online was where Jessica felt most comfortable. It was where she could meet people, find community… and where she met Matthew Puccio. At first, it looks like a messy, intense relationship. Then it becomes something much darker.

When Jessica stops responding and her Facebook goes silent, Sue’s worst fear kicks in… and what’s found inside that apartment turns this into a living nightmare.

This episode unpacks how a relationship that started online spiraled into control, isolation, and violence and how a group of “friends” can become something far more dangerous when nobody steps in.

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Judy Manilowski was making big changes in her life. She had fought with demons for years and was finally turning a corner to defeat them once and for all. But on the very day she was headed to rehab, the unthinkable happened. What followed is the definition of resilience.

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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.

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