Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast
Michael and Alyssa McFarland
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We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the victims and families that have experienced tragic losses or events. We want their stories heard by as many people as possible so as to never forget them and what they meant to the people in their lives.
If you have questions about an episode or would like us to consider a new case, please contact us through Facebook or email us at [email protected]
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S2E26 S2E26 - A Love That Chose the Journey: Heather Cook's Story of Family, Loss, and Legacy
When Heather Cook entered Lee Cook's life, she stepped into a family forever changed by tragedy. In this deeply personal conversation, Heather shares what it was like joining a family still searching…
S2E25 S2E25 - Pain into Purpose: Our Conversation with Lori Williams, Krystle Cook's Aunt
In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Lori Williams, Krystle’s aunt, as she shares the painful reality of reliving trauma during the parole…
S2E24 S2E24 - BONUS - Beyond the Story: Checking In with Season One Guests
In this special bonus episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we reconnect with three guests from Season One to hear what's happened since they first shared their stories with us.For many families…
S2E23 S2E23 - Justice Beyond the Sentence: Hannah Mosbrucker Speaks for Krystle
In this emotional and deeply personal interview, Hannah Mosbrucker shares the lasting impact of losing her sister, Krystle Cook, and the painful reality of navigating life after tragedy. Hannah opens…
S2E22 S2E22 - Krystle Cook: A Father’s Fight for Justice - Part 2
In Part 2 of the Krystle Cook story, we continue our powerful conversation with Lee Cook, Krystle’s father, as he shares the ongoing realities of navigating grief, the legal system, and the long road…
S2E21 S2E21 - Krystle Cook: A Father’s Fight for Justice – Part 1
In this powerful introduction to our series on the case of Krystle Cook, we begin examining the heartbreaking realities surrounding her story — the challenges of victim advocacy, the frustrations…
S2E20 S2E20 - A Mother’s Voice: Thomasene Butler and the Fight for LaTonya
For years, LaTonya Thomas’s story has gone largely unheard. In this episode, we speak with her mother, Thomasene Butler, as she shares intimate details about her daughter’s life, the events…
S2E19 S2E19 - She Deserves the Truth: Vicki Jenkins Speaks on LaTonya Thomas
In this powerful interview, we sit down with Vicki Jenkins to uncover the woman behind the case. Vicki shares deeply personal stories of who LaTonya was, the days leading up to her death, and what…
S2E18 S2E18 - The Last Days of LaTonya: Crystal Newkirk Speaks
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Crystal Newkirk—one of LaTonya’s closest friends—to hear a firsthand account of the days leading up to LaTonya’s death, the day everything changed,…
S2E17 S2E17 - LaTonya Thomas: A Case Closed Too Soon
LaTonya Thomas’s case is one that truly defines what it means to be underserved—and overlooked.In this episode, we break down the facts uncovered through our FOIA request, examining the official…
S2E16 S2E16 - The Friend Who Stayed: Amanda Rowton on Hailey Athay, Family, and the Life Left Behind
In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Rowton, one of Hailey Athay’s closest friends, for a deeply personal and emotional conversation about who Hailey really is beyond the headlines.Amanda shares…
S2E15 S2E15 - Sister, Mother, Advocate: Ashley Griggs on Life After Hailey’s Disappearance
Ashley Griggs joins us to discuss the disappearance of her sister, Hailey Athay, and the details she believes matter most. From her perspective on the events of that day to the lingering questions…
S2E14 S2E14 - BONUS! - The Hidden Weight of Every Case: Understanding Grief
Behind every missing persons case is something we don’t always talk about enough—grief.In this episode, we speak with Nick Gaylord, host of Grief Is Not a Dirty Word, about why grief deserves a…
S2E13 S2E13 - She Won’t Stop Looking: Nicole Brooks on Hailey Athay
When someone goes missing, the world moves on—but families don’t.In this episode, we speak with Nicole Brooks, the mother of Hailey Athay, who shares the reality of living in the unknown. Nicole…
S2E12 S2E12 - Celebrating Episode 50: Inside the Mind of an FBI Profiler with Julia Cowley
For our 50th episode milestone, we sit down with Julia Cowley, a former profiler from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit and host of the podcast The Consult.In this…
S2E11 S2E11 - Still Searching for Hailey Athay: Shasta Ives Speaks
In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we speak with Shasta Ives, a close friend of Hailey Athay and a passionate advocate in the ongoing search for answers surrounding Hailey’s…
S2E10 S2E10 - Lost in the Woods: The Disappearance of Hailey Athay
Hailey Athay went into the woods for a simple day of mushroom picking — and never came home.In this episode, we break down the known timeline of Hailey’s disappearance, the location where she was…
S2E9 S2E9 - BONUS! - Audrey Herron: Inside the Case — A Cold Case Collective Roundtable
In this special roundtable episode, we sit down with members of the Cold Case Collective to take a deep, collaborative look at the disappearance of Audrey Herron. Together, we walk through the known…
S2E8 S2E8 - She Was More Than a Headline: Mitzie Wilson Remembers Audrey Herron
In this deeply personal episode, we speak with Mitzie Wilson, one of Audrey Herron’s closest friends. Mitzie takes us back to the days when Audrey wasn’t a missing person case — she was a mother, a…
S2E7 S2E7 - Five Minutes, Five Cases: Urgent Updates & A Conversation with Audrey Herron’s Stepmother
In this special short-format update, we bring you a focused five-minute briefing on several cases that continue to weigh heavily on families and communities: Jody Kilgore, Ian Rogers, Cody Haney,…
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Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast has published 64 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
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