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Stop the Killing

Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey. Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence. Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.

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S6 B1 When Civilians Save Lives: Bondi Beach, Holiday Headlines & Why Awareness Matters

Dec 16, 2025·—

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In this bonus episode of Stop the Killing, Sarah shares why she felt compelled to release this previously recorded Thanksgiving episode today — after waking to the devastating news of the Bondi Beach shooting in...

CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral

Oct 20, 2025·—

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🎧 NEW FROM SARAH FERRIS MEDIA CONmunity Podcast | Season Two: The BADmiral A $3.75 billion international search-and-rescue organisation. Admirals from around the globe. A mission that promised purpose — and pay.But...

S6B2 Update: Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination

Sep 29, 2025·—

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If you want the very latest updates on this case, head to Patreon or Apple Subscriptions — that’s where we’re posting breaking news episodes as soon as they happen. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram...

S6 B1 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expert Katherine Schweit Explains What We Know

Sep 18, 2025·—

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Subscriber Exclusive Early Access In this special briefing, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the Bureau’s Active Shooter Program — brings her insider expertise to unpack the assassination of...

🚨 Early Access Segment 🚨Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination

Sep 17, 2025·—

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In this clip, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter Program — breaks down the disturbing messages the shooter sent after the attack. Katherine explains how these texts became...

S5B5 THE FBI REPORT: WHY ACTIVE SHOOTER NUMBERS ARE DROPPING – AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO CHANGE

Jun 18, 2025·—

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This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news.Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking...

BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING

Jun 11, 2025·—

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BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING In this bonus episode, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Bloodshed Baddies podcast—where our very own Katherine Schweit joins Lex and Sam for an...

S5 B3 CANCER, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL CAR ATTACK

May 28, 2025·—

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Season 5 – BONUS 3: CANCER UPDATE, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL ATTACK This bonus episode of Stop the Killing is a deeply personal and powerful one. 🎧 Sarah shares her stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how she's navigating life...

VALENTINE’S DAY SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED: THE TIP THAT STOPPED A TRAGEDY

Feb 16, 2025·—

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🎧 SEASON 5 BONUS 23 🎧 Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a Tragedy An 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one...

S5B22 SWEDEN'S DARK DAY

Feb 6, 2025·—

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BONUS EPISODE: SWEDEN’S DARK DAY 🔒 Exclusive for Subscribers – Public Release Tomorrow In this special breaking news episode, Stop the Killing co-host Katherine Schweit provides an update on a mass shooting that took...

SANDY HOOK PARENT’S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS

Jan 22, 2025·—

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SANDY HOOK PARENT’S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS In this compelling season finale, we sit down with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother to Josephine, one of the young victims of the Sandy Hook...

S5E11 THE DIGITAL WOLF PACK: INSIDE THE DARK SIDE OF ONLINE COMMUNITIES

Jan 15, 2025·—

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S5E11 THE DIGITAL WOLF PACK: INSIDE THE DARK SIDE OF ONLINE COMMUNITIES In this episode of Stop the Killing, we’re joined by criminologist Dr. Honor Doro Townsend for an eye-opening discussion about the dangers lurking...

S5E10 GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE U.S.

Jan 8, 2025·—

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GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE U.S. In this episode, Sarah and Katherine explore the stark differences in crime trends between South Africa and the United States. Focusing on a tragic mass shooting in...

S5B21 NEW YEAR'S DAY TERROR: BOURBON STREET ATTACK & PIPE BOMB THREAT

Jan 4, 2025·—

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Episode Update: NEW YEAR'S DAY TERROR: BOURBON STREET ATTACK & PIPE BOMB THREAT Since recording this episode, the FBI has provided new details about the New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street. Initially, there were...

S5E9 BEYOND METAL DETECTORS: DR. STILWELL ON TRULY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY

Jan 1, 2025·—

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BEYOND METAL DETECTORS: DR. STILWELL ON TRULY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden layers of school safety with Dr. Sarah Stilwell, a leading researcher from the University of...

S5E8 HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTON

Dec 25, 2024·—

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HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTON In this episode of Stop the Killing, we explore the real-life impact of red and yellow flag laws in preventing gun violence and saving lives. Using the Lewiston, Maine...

S5B1 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SHOOTING

Dec 19, 2024·—

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Bonus Episode: Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Show Notes: This is an early access bonus episode exclusively for our subscribers. Recorded on December 17, 2024, just a day after the tragic shooting at Abundant...

S5E7 ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - MILITARY LINKS AND MISSED SIGNALS (Part 2)

Dec 18, 2024·—

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S5E7: Analyzing the Lewiston Shooting - Military Links and Missed Signals In this gripping conclusion to our two-part series on the Lewiston Shooting, Katherine and Sarah dive back into the tragic events of October 25...

S5E6 ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - TRAGEDY STRIKES MAINE (PART 1)

Dec 11, 2024·—

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S5E6: ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - TRAGEDY STRIKES MAINE (Part 1) In this powerful episode, Katherine and Sarah dive into Part One of the Lewiston Shooting tragedy with special guest Robert Conlin, author of The...

S5E5 CHRIS HANSEN CATCHING PREDATORS

Dec 4, 2024·—

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CHRIS HANSEN CATCHING PREDATORS Inside the Mind of Predators: Chris Hansen on 20 Years of Crime-Fighting Season 5 Episode 5 Introduction: In this gripping episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit...

S5E4 ANONYMOUS REPORTING: AVERTING SCHOOL TRAGEDIES

Nov 27, 2024·—

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How Anonymous Tips Stop School Violence with Dr. Elyse J. Thulin Introduction: In this episode of Stop the Killing, hosts Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris sit down with Dr. Elyse J. Thulin, Ph.D., Assistant Research...

S5E3 THE TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT(S)

Nov 20, 2024·—

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Episode Title: The Trump Assassination Attempt In this special live episode, recorded at CrimeCon London 2024, Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter program, take you behind the...

S5E2 HOMETOWN HERO

Nov 13, 2024·—

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Hometown Hero: Stopping a School Shooter in His Kids' School In this gripping episode, we sit down with Tom Smith, retired NYPD detective and co-host of The Gold Shields Podcast. Tom shares a harrowing personal account...

S5E1 THE LEGACY OF JOAQUIN OLIVER

Nov 6, 2024·—

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Title: The Legacy of Joaquin Oliver: Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival Season 5 Episode 1 Introduction: In this compelling episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit is joined by Manuel and...

S4B52 STK INTRODUCES WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES | SEASON 2

Oct 30, 2024·—

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WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES: SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 The Last Fare – The Tragic Murder of Youbert Hormozi Introduction: Here at Stop the Killing, we wanted to take a moment to share a project that is especially close to Sarah’s...