Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

A night at a Seattle Mariners game. A selfie sent to family to say, “I’m here.”Then...silence.When Leticia Martinez didn’t return home, the people who loved her knew something wasn’t right. What began as a routine night out quickly turned into a mystery filled with unanswered questions, unsettling clues, and a growing sense that the truth might be far darker than anyone imagined.In this episode, we trace the final known moments of Leticia’s night and the search for answers that followed.FOLLOW US: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

What happens when friendship stops being grounding… and starts becoming a closed world?In 1954 Christchurch, two teenage girls found in each other something they believed no one else could understand; a bond built on imagination, loyalty, and a growing sense that they were set apart from everyone around them. Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme weren’t just friends. They were co-authors of a private universe where fantasies blurred with reality and where outsiders became obstacles.As their connection deepened, warning signs were dismissed, relationships strained, and a shared narrative took hold, one that would end in a brutal act that shocked New Zealand and captivated the world. This episode traces the girls’ early lives, the intensity of their friendship, the psychological phenomenon of folie à deux, and the chilling path that led to one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century.FOLLOW US: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

In 1927, twelve-year-old Marion Parker left her Los Angeles school early after being told her father had been injured in an accident.It was a lie.The man who signed her out was William Edward Hickman, a 19-year-old drifter with a history of petty crime and an obsession with money. What followed was one of the most shocking ransom cases in American history. A desperate father. Dozens of ransom notes. A city on edge. And a crime so grotesque it stunned even hardened detectives of the era.Marion’s murder didn’t just devastate a family, it exposed vulnerabilities in school security, fueled a national media frenzy, and ignited debates about juvenile evil, psychopathy, and the limits of remorse.FOLLOW US: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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. Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast

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.Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast