What happens when the hits don’t heal?

In this episode of Triggered, we uncover the dark side of sports and the devastating effects of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)—a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. CTE has been linked to memory loss, paranoia, aggression, and in some of the most chilling cases, murder.

We explore three infamous stories where CTE may have played a role in unthinkable violence:

• Chris Benoit, the WWE superstar whose double murder-suicide shocked the wrestling world.
• Phillip Adams, the former NFL player who killed six people in South Carolina before turning the gun on himself.
• Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots tight end whose meteoric rise ended in paranoia, violence, and a prison cell.

Three men. Three crimes. One recurring connection.

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised: this episode includes discussions of murder, suicide, and domestic violence.

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Richard Chase, forever remembered as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” left behind one of the most disturbing legacies in American true crime history. In this episode, we dive deep into the life and mind of a man plagued by severe mental illness, paranoia, and obsession with blood. From his troubled childhood and early warning signs to the terrifying murders that shocked California in the late 1970s, we unravel the chilling story of how Richard Chase spiraled into madness—and the brutal crimes that made him infamous.

Vern Miroth’s Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/family-killed-serial-killer-were-130000221.html

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In 1996, 18-year-old Berry Bryant vanished after leaving a dorm party at Northwest College. Hours later, the truth of her brutal murder would shake the small town of Powell, Wyoming, and expose the terrifying obsession of a fellow student.

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In February 2017, two best friends: 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German. The girls set out for an afternoon walk along the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. What began as a carefree day in the woods would end in tragedy, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in modern American true crime.

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Join the Triggered gals as they share short stories of the obscure. Between true crime mysteries and cryptid stories, you will want to curl up with a hot cup of tea and revel in the goosebumps.

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In July 2023, a headless body was found in a Sapporo love hotel. Soon after, 29-year-old Runa Tamura was arrested, along with her parents, for their alleged roles in a shocking murder and cover-up. This case reveals the disturbing family dynamics behind one of Japan’s most chilling crimes.

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In the sweltering summer of 1990, Gainesville, Florida was paralyzed by terror. Over the course of just a few days, five students were brutally murdered in their own homes. The killer, later known as the Gainesville Ripper, didn’t just take lives, he staged his victims in ways designed to shock and horrify. But beyond the crimes themselves lies an even darker layer: his twisted partnership with crime writer Sondra London, a relationship that blurred the line between infamy, obsession, and exploitation. In this episode, we dive into the life of Danny Rolling, the man behind the mask, the chaos he unleashed, and the controversy that followed him all the way to his execution.

Sources

• Victim identities, dates, and arrest details; campsite evidence; charges and plea; execution details; and Rolling’s serenade to Sondra London are drawn from a synthesis of court records and reporting, including Wikipedia’s consolidated case history with embedded citations and the A&E case overview. WikipediaA&E
• Rolling’s shooting of his father in May 1990 and his father’s survival with permanent injuries: ABC 20/20 reporting and Biography’s case background. ABC7 ChicagoBiography
• Shreveport Grissom family triple homicide and subsequent Rolling confession: AP/KSLA archives. AP News
• Execution (Oct 25, 2006; 6:13 p.m. at Florida State Prison) and contemporaneous coverage: Washington Post/AP; last-moments reporting that he sang a gospel hymn: Oxygen True Crime. The Washington PostOxygen
• Sondra London collaboration (The Making of a Serial Killer) and the Florida “Son of Sam”–style forfeiture ruling against her; amounts seized; legal context: Washington Post (1998) and University of Florida coverage of Florida’s use of forfeiture statutes. The Washington Postarchive.news.ufl.edu
• Gainesville’s 34th Street Wall memorial to the victims (names, history): 34th Street Wall entry. Wikipedia

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A gift meant to bring joy instead brought chaos, fear, and the chilling presence of something inhuman. Join us as we explore the disturbing encounters that led the Warrens to declare Annabelle one of the most dangerous items in their occult collection—and why she remains sealed away to this day.

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