TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com

Jaymee Prichard was a devoted mother of three. Jaime Sue Gustitus was a decorated Air Force officer. Both were deeply loved, deeply accomplished—and both were killed in a calculated act of violence by someone they knew.

In this episode, we walk through the limited facts released by law enforcement, examine the public speculation swirling around the case, and challenge the dangerous narratives that often follow intimate partner homicides. What happened in Greene County was not a mystery of passion—it was a deliberate, devastating loss.

We don’t know the full story. But we know this: Jaymee and Jaime Sue deserved better. And their legacy will not be defined by the man who took their lives

🔗 Sources for Today’s Show

• 🔗 Dayton Daily News
  “Taken too soon: Families mourn, describe Wright-Patt victims of murder-suicide” — Emotional tributes and law enforcement updates.
• 🔗 WLWT Cincinnati
  “Three Wright-Patterson workers dead after suspected double-murder suicide” — Timeline and police statements.
• 🔗 Wright-Patterson AFB Official Site
  “Incident Involving Wright-Patt Personnel Under Investigation” — Formal military response and investigation details.

🌍 Global Domestic Violence Resources:

• UN Women – Ending Violence Against Women
  Offers global advocacy, survivor support, and country-specific resources.
  🔗 unwomen.org
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.-based, with global guidance)
  24/7 confidential support via phone, chat, and text. While U.S.-based, they offer guidance for international callers and referrals.
  🔗 thehotline.org | Call: +1-800-799-7233
• Women’s Aid (UK)
  Offers support, education, and refuge services across the UK, with resources relevant to international survivors.
  🔗 womensaid.org.uk
• DomesticShelters.org
  A searchable database of shelters and services across North America, with educational articles and safety planning tools.
  🔗 domesticshelters.org

🛡️ Veteran-Specific Mental Health Resources

• VA Mental Health Services
  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers counseling, therapy, substance use treatment, and support for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more.
  🔗 va.gov/mental-health
• Vet Centers
  Community-based counseling centers that provide confidential support for combat veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma, and those adjusting to civilian life.
  🔗 vetcenter.va.gov
• MakeTheConnection.net
  A powerful site filled with real stories from veterans, plus tools to find help based on your specific needs.
  🔗 maketheconnection.net

🧭 What You Can Do Right Now

• Call 988 and press 1

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com

In this episode, Tressa confronts the brutal reality of how systems designed to protect victims often do the opposite. Through the story of Megan Montgomery—a vibrant, hopeful woman whose life intersected with law enforcement, the courts, and a culture of institutional silence—we explore the devastating consequences of unchecked power and delayed justice.

From the moment Megan met Jason McIntosh, a police officer with a history of violence, the warning signs were there. But like so many women, Megan did what she was “supposed” to do: she filed protective orders, sought help, and tried to escape. What followed was a chilling unraveling of legal loopholes, judicial delays, and systemic failures that allowed her abuser to remain armed, employed, and dangerously close.

This episode dives deep into the intersection of domestic violence, law enforcement, and the legal system’s complicity. We examine how stalking, firearm access, and institutional loyalty create a perfect storm for intimate partner violence—and why education, accountability, and reform are not optional, but urgent.

If you’ve ever wondered why survivors stay silent, why restraining orders fall short, or how abusers manipulate the very systems meant to stop them—this episode will leave you shaken, informed, and ready to demand better.

Megan Montgomery Charitable Foundation:

🔗About Us - Megan Montgomery Foundation

Here are key sources that document Megan Montgomery’s story and the systemic failures surrounding her case:

The main source for today’s show:
🔗 "The End of The World as I Knew It" by Heather Buckner – Good Housekeeping

🔗Upworthy
Offers a comprehensive overview of Megan’s relationship with Jason McIntosh, the abuse she endured, and the tragic events leading to her death. Includes quotes from her mother and highlights the invisibility of domestic violence behind curated social media images.

🔗WVTM13 News
Features interviews with Megan’s family and friends, reflecting on her life, her advocacy goals, and the creation of the Megan Montgomery Foundation. Emphasizes the emotional toll and the family's commitment to turning grief into action.

🔗People Magazine
Details Jason McIntosh’s guilty plea, Megan’s efforts to help other victims, and her writings during recovery. Includes courtroom statements and reflections from her family about the long-term impact of the abuse.

Resources for survivors and those seeking support (please access only from a device your abuser cannot access):

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  24/7 confidential support via call, chat, or text. Call 800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Offers a 24/7 hotline and online chat: 800-656-HOPE (4673).
• NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
  Advocacy, education, and resources for survivors and allies working to end domesti

TWTDNH is a truth-telling podcast on domestic violence, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you’ve survived abuse, loss, or institutional neglect—or work in these spaces—we’re seeking collaborators and experts to help amplify unheard voices. 📧 healingwounds13@gmail.com

What happens when the very institutions sworn to protect us become the breeding ground for unchecked violence? In this searing episode, we step outside Hawaii—to confront the brutal murder of Tashianna Blake, a mother of two, whose life was stolen by her military husband in a calculated act of cruelty. Her story, set against the backdrop of Fort Carson’s bloody legacy, exposes a chilling pattern: men with no combat history, no PTSD, but a dangerous thirst for control.

From narcissistic manipulation to stolen valor, we examine how military systems fail to screen for sociopathy—and how women pay the price.

Stay tuned for updates on the sentencing of Ruby Tenorio’s killer, and the upcoming trial of Dana Alotaibi’s estranged ex-husband, who stands accused in the gruesome deaths of Dana and her unborn son.

🔍 Verified Sources for the Case of Tashianna Blake

• Dermot Blake’s conviction and sentencing:
• A former Fort Carson soldier, Dermot Blake, was found guilty of first-degree murder for shooting his wife, Tashianna Blake, in front of their two daughters. He received a mandatory life sentence without parole.
• Court documents revealed that Blake forced Tashianna to apologize before delivering the final shots, and that both daughters witnessed the murder

If you’re experiencing DV—please explore the resources below using a device that your abuser cannot monitor.

U.S. Resources

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  24/7 confidential support via phone (800-799-7233), text (“START” to 88788), and online chat. Offers safety planning, emotional support, and referrals.
• DomesticShelters.org
  Searchable database of over 3,000 shelters and programs across the U.S. and Canada.
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
  Offers training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy.
• Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
  U.S. Department of Justice site with links to state coalitions, tribal programs, and national hotlines.
• State-by-State Resource Directory
  From the Office on Women’s Health—clickable map of DV coalitions and services in every U.S. state and territory.

Global Resources

• NO MORE Global Directory
  A comprehensive international directory of DV & sexual violence helplines and services in nearly every UN-recognized country.
• Hot Peach Pages
  Offers DV information & hotline listings in over 110 languages.
• Global Network of Women’s Shelters
  Connects shelters worldwide for advocates/survivors globally.
• Pathways to Safety International
  Tailored support for Americans experiencing abuse while abroad

If you’re a service member struggling with mental health:
• Call 988, t