Troubling Truths Podcast

What is really happening inside the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office? In this explosive episode of Troubling Truths, we sit down with two special guests who are raising serious questions about death investigations, disputed rulings, and the handling of sensitive crime scene and autopsy photographs.Former Spartanburg County coroner's detective Jonathan Nodine joins us to discuss his experiences inside the office, including his allegations that death rulings were changed and his refusal to sign off on findings he disagreed with. He shares what led to his resignation and the concerns he believes deserve public attention.We're also joined by Alex Henderson, brother of Skylar Henderson, whose story we've previously covered. Alex brings text messages and information surrounding allegations of improperly shared photographs, troubling personal decisions, and questions that remain unanswered.We also revisit the heartbreaking case of Gabriel "Gabby" Mitchell and allegations involving Tarra Carter sharing sensitive photographs with her daughter.With firsthand accounts, text messages, and serious allegations on the table, this episode raises one important question: Who holds the people responsible for investigating deaths accountable?These allegations deserve scrutiny, and the families involved deserve answers.🚨 CALLING ALL WHISTLEBLOWERS: If you have firsthand knowledge, documents, evidence, or information involving the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office or related investigations, we want to hear from you. If you've been afraid to come forward, your voice matters. No piece of information is too small.📩 Contact Troubling Truths: [email protected]🎙️ Support Troubling Truths and help us continue bringing these stories to light:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/troubling-truths-podcast--7257062/support

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More than a decade after the Pendleton quadruple murders shocked South Carolina, the case is once again making headlines. Major evidence has been thrown out, Ross Vilardi's murder trial has been postponed, and Amy Vilardi is appealing her conviction. But behind the courtroom battles is a deeply personal story that deserves to be heard.In this powerful episode of Troubling Truths, we sit down with Savannah, the daughter of convicted murderer Amy Vilardi, as she shares her experiences with remarkable grace, courage, and dignity.Savannah opens up about her childhood, her complicated relationship with her mother, and her allegations of years of sexual abuse by Ross Vilardi. Her story offers a perspective on the Pendleton quadruple murders that goes far beyond the investigation and courtroom proceedings.We also examine the latest developments, including the judge's decision to suppress crucial evidence, Ross Vilardi's fight for bond, and what the pending appeals could mean for both cases.But this episode is about more than a murder investigation. It's about survival, finding your voice, and the strength it takes to share experiences that have remained painful for years. Savannah's willingness to speak openly is a reminder of why these stories matter and why survivors deserve to be heard. FOLLOW SAVANNAH Connect with Savannah and show her your support.Instagram: @Savvy._mtTikTok: @Savvy._mt STAY UPDATED ON THE PENDLETON QUADRUPLE MURDERS The legal battles surrounding Amy and Ross Vilardi are far from over. We will continue covering the latest hearings, appeals, bond decisions, and major developments.Follow our Troubling Truths Facebook page, where we'll post updates and breaking developments as new information becomes available. SUPPORT TROUBLING TRUTHS Your support helps us continue bringing you important stories, exclusive interviews, and voices that deserve to be heard.Become a supporter:
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Is there a serial killer in Lansing, Michigan? Five men have died along a relatively small stretch of the Lansing River Trail, raising disturbing questions about whether someone has been deliberately targeting the city's homeless population.Between October 2025 and August 2026, Gino Chouinard, Denis Dunnebacke, Robert Smith, Daniel Lusk, and Louis Woodruff were found with devastating injuries near the trail. Four suffered significant injuries to their heads or faces, while one was fatally stabbed. Investigators believe some of these men may have been attacked while sleeping, leaving police to consider whether the deaths are connected.In this episode of Troubling Truths, Sheri, Benna, and Pauline examine the timeline of all five deaths, the similarities investigators have identified, and the growing questions surrounding the Lansing Police Department's response. Police reportedly recognized similarities between cases in July, months before a public briefing addressed all five deaths. We also discuss the families demanding answers, concerns about surveillance along the trail, and whether the city's treatment of homeless encampments may have left vulnerable people even more exposed.One man, Edward Joseph Smith, has been charged in connection with Daniel Lusk's murder, but authorities have not publicly linked him to the other deaths. Police have not confirmed that a serial killer is responsible, and important questions remain unanswered.Could someone have been hunting vulnerable men along the Lansing River Trail? Were warning signs missed? And could there be other victims or surviving witnesses who have yet to come forward?HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE DEATHS?If you have any information that could help investigators, no matter how small it may seem, please contact the Lansing Police Department.Lansing Police Dedicated Tip Line: 517-483-6023Crime Stoppers: 517-483-STOP (7867)Your information could help bring answers to the families of these five men. SUPPORT TROUBLING TRUTHS: Help us continue bringing attention to overlooked cases, unanswered questions, and stories that deserve to be heard.Become a supporter:
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For nearly two decades, Chuck Wright was one of the most powerful and recognizable figures in Spartanburg County. He built a reputation as a tough-on-crime sheriff, dominated local elections, and became a familiar face during some of the county’s biggest cases.Then it all started to unravel.In this episode of Troubling Truths, we look at the fall of former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright through the eyes of Benna, who was raising questions long before the federal case exploded into public view. We revisit her “Shut Down the Dope Compounds” billboard campaign, the ethics complaints, the investigations, Wright’s sudden leave and resignation, the money, the pills, the guilty plea, and the prison sentence that followed.We also discuss the reporting of Andy Fancher and FITSNews, the unanswered questions surrounding Wright’s time in office, and the newly emerging Chuck Wright tapes that could add another chapter to a story many thought was already over.Support Troubling Truths and help us keep telling these stories:
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What happened to Jared Davis?In December 2012, 24-year-old Jared Davis left his mother’s home and hours later was found unresponsive in the back of a van after a relatively minor accident on Highway 11. His heart had stopped, doctors could not determine why, and his death was ultimately ruled undetermined.In this episode of Troubling Truths, Jared’s mother, Becki Genobles, joins us to walk through what happened that day, the conflicting witness accounts, questions surrounding evidence and toxicology, the investigation that followed, and why she is still fighting for answers nearly 14 years later.Becki is not claiming she can prove someone killed her son. She is asking a much simpler question: was everything possible actually done to find out what happened to Jared?This is Jared’s story, in his mother’s own words.Support Troubling Truths and help us keep telling these stories:
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Gabriel “Gabby” Mitchell was just 17 when she died in July 2020. Her mother, Michael, and grandmother, Juanita, join Sheri, Benna, and Pauline to share her story and the questions her family still wants answered.We discuss the family’s account of the circumstances surrounding Gabby’s death, their concerns about the investigation, and the fentanyl crisis in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We also examine published reporting about the Broome High School incident, distinguishing disputed allegations from documented facts.At the heart of this episode is Gabby and a family determined to have her story heard.If you have any information about Gabby’s death or the circumstances surrounding it, please reach out. No information is too small. Contact Michael Chavis on Facebook or email Troubling Truths Podcast at [email protected] Troubling Truths and help us keep telling these stories:
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In Part Two of our Mica Miller series, we take a closer look at the final days of her life and the events of April 27, 2024.We walk through Mica’s final court filings, her movements that Saturday, the firearm purchase, her final drive, the heartbreaking 911 call, and what investigators discovered at Lumber River State Park. We also examine the medical examiner’s findings, why her death was officially ruled a suicide, and what investigators established about JP Miller’s whereabouts.There is significant evidence surrounding Mica’s final hours, but questions remain about the circumstances leading up to her death. We believe those questions deserve to be examined carefully, without losing sight of the woman at the center of this story.We're joined by Jenn Wood of FITSNews, an investigative journalist and former private investigator who has spent more than two years following the Mica Miller case.Jenn takes us behind the headlines and walks us through her personal experiences investigating this story, including her firsthand interviews with Mica’s family, friends, and others connected to the case.She shares what those conversations were like, what stayed with her, what she learned while retracing Mica’s final route, and the details she believes deserve more attention.This is an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has spent years digging into this case and speaking with the people closest to Mica.Contact Jenn Wood:
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Confidential support is available 24/7.If you are in immediate danger, call 911.At Troubling Truths, we believe conversations about mental health and domestic violence matter. Someone can struggle with their mental health and still experience abuse. One does not invalidate the other.Mica Miller was more than the circumstances of her death. Her story deserves to be told with care.#MicaMiller #JPMiller #JennWood #FITSNews #TroublingTruths

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In Part 2 of our Mica Miller series, we walk through Mica’s final days and the events of April 27, 2024. We break down the final court developments in her separation from JP Miller, her movements that day, the firearm purchase, her drive to Lumber River State Park, and the 911 call she made shortly before her death.
We also examine the search for Mica, the evidence recovered at the park, the medical examiner’s findings, why investigators ruled her death a suicide, and where authorities determined JP Miller was that day. The official evidence tells us a lot, but there are still parts of Mica’s story that leave questions.
Next, we’ll be joined by FITSNews reporter Jenn Wood, who has spent more than two years investigating the Mica Miller case and interviewing her family, friends, and others connected to the story.

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Christa Pike’s scheduled September 30 execution was temporarily halted by a federal appeals court as her legal fight continued. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, and the case has renewed debate over her age at the time, childhood abuse, and mental health.
In Episode 14 of Troubling Truths, we walk through the crime, the evidence, and the fight over Pike’s death sentence. We also want you to know who Colleen was and who her family is, because behind every argument about Pike’s future is a young woman whose future was stolen.
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Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed in Tennessee on September 30 for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. As her attorneys seek a last-minute stay, the case is drawing national attention over Pike’s age at the time of the crime, her mental health, and her request for an all-female execution team or an alternative to lethal injection.
In Episode 14 of Troubling Truths, we walk through what happened to Colleen, the loss her family has lived with for more than 30 years, and the arguments surrounding Pike’s death sentence. We also look at where the legal fight stands as the execution date approaches. Governor Bill Lee has denied clemency; Pike’s request for a stay remains the key pending issue as of this writing.


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