Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast
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.
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Episodes
57 episodes
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 she understands about the day everything change...
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, and the lasting impact left behind.Crys...
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 records, timelines, and key details that p...
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 what it was like to know Hailey as a f...
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 that continue to haunt the case, Ashley provide...
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 louder voice and how his podcast i...
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 walks us through the details she knows, th...
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 conversation, we reflect on our first experi...
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 disappearance.Hailey vanished while mus...
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 last seen, and the search efforts that fo...
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 timeline, key details of the case, and the ev...
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 friend, a presence in the room.Mitzie s...
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, Johnathan Hagans, and Michael John Olson. We sha...
S2E6 - The Daughter Left Behind: Sonsia Elliot Remembers Audrey Herron
Sonsia Elliot, the oldest daughter of missing mother Audrey Herron, joins us to share her firsthand memories of the days before her mother vanished. She recounts the early searches, the hope, the confusion, and the heartbreak that followed. Bey...
S2E5 - Living With the Memory: Corrina Dedrick’s Emotional Reflection on the Audrey Herron Case
In this deeply emotional episode, we sit down with Corrina Dedrick as she shares her personal memories of the case and the lasting impact it has had on her life. Corrina speaks openly about the weight of carrying these memories, the emotions th...
S2E4 - Adventures with Purpose: Bill McIntosh and the Human Cost of Missing Persons
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Bill McIntosh from Adventures With Purpose to discuss the tireless work being done to help families find answers when a loved one goes missing.Bill shares his personal jour...
S2E3 - A Friend’s Promise: Marie Parker on the Search for Audrey May Herron
In this episode, we sit down with Marie Parker, a close friend of Audrey May Herron, whose unwavering dedication has helped keep Audrey’s story alive when it might otherwise have faded from public attention.For years, Marie has spent hun...
S2E2 - Remembering Audrey May Herron: Maria Hadley on Friendship, Advocacy, and the Search for Answers
In this episode, we speak with Maria Hadley, a close friend of Audrey May Herron and a passionate advocate who worked tirelessly to keep Audrey’s name, story, and search alive.Maria shares what Audrey was like as a person, how their frie...
S2E1 - Season 2 Premiere: The Disappearance of Audrey May Herron
Season 2 begins with a careful review of the disappearance of Audrey May Herron. In this episode, we walk through the known facts of the case, the timeline of events, and the publicly available information surrounding her disappearance. As the ...
S1E38 - BONUS! Not Forgotten: A Christmas Update on the Ian Rogers Case
In this Christmas bonus episode, we provide an update on the Ian Rogers case, including discussion of images related to a truck that has been part of public conversation. We explain how those images were located, what can reasonably be understo...
S1E37 - Remembering Cody Haney: Kaci & Chad’s Account of the Weekend That Changed Everything
In this episode, we speak with Kaci and Chad, two close friends of Cody, with Chad also having worked alongside him. Through their personal memories and firsthand experiences, they reflect on who Cody was as a person, the relationships he value...
S1E36 - Searching for Cody: Selena Jimenez Speaks Out
In this episode, we sit down with Selena Jimenez, someone who knew Cody Haney personally and has refused to let his story fade into silence. Selena shares who Cody was to her, the kind of person he was behind the headlines, and how his disappea...
S1E35 - Cody Haney: A Mother’s Voice
In this second installment of our ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Cody Haney, we sit down with his mother, Michele McRoy, for a deeply personal and emotional conversation. Michele shares her memories of Cody, the details she und...
S1E34 - BONUS! Our Working Theory on the Hagans Case
This special bonus installment begins with brief updates on the Ian Rogers and Michael John Olson cases, but its heart lies in a deeper dive into the disappearance of Jonathan Hagans. For the first time, we lay out our full assessment of what l...
S1E33 - Piecing Together What Happened to Cody Haney
Cody Haney’s story is striking not only for the unanswered questions, but for the overwhelming silence surrounding it. In this case summary, we dig into the scarce details we’ve uncovered, the near-total lack of media reporting, and the challen...
