Stop the Killing

This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news. Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit [https://www.katherineschweit.com/] breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking: 📉 A 50% decrease in active shooter incidents across the United States. But what does that really mean? Are prevention efforts working? And where are these incidents still happening – and why? In this episode, you'll learn: * The difference between mass shootings and active shooter incidents * Why open spaces are now the most common location for these attacks * The ages, weapons, and motivations behind the shooters * How schools remain vulnerable – and what insider threats look like * Why most incidents are over before police arrive, and what that means for your own safety * The role of kindness in prevention 📌 You can read the full 2024 FBI Active Shooter Report via the Resources tab at Katherine’s website. * 🧠 Stop the Bleed training [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * 🛑 RUN, HIDE, FIGHT * 🧷 Katherine Schweit’s website and resources [https://www.katherineschweit.com/] * 🎙️ Sarah Ferris Media [https://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] * 📧 Email: conningthecon@yahoo.com [conningthecon@yahoo.com] * 🎟️ CrimeCon UK – Tickets Here [https://www.crimecon.co.uk/] * 🎟️ CrimeCon US – Tickets Here [https://www.crimecon.com/] * 💥 Don’t forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” If you found this episode insightful, please share it with someone who might benefit from it and join the conversation on social media. * 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1570282424] * 💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content This is a Sarah Ferris Media [https://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] production on the Killer Podcasts Network Check out more from us: * 🎙️ CONNING THE CON * 🎙️ KLOOGHLESS – THE LONG CON * 🎙️ GUILTY GREENIE * 🎙️ THE BRAVERY ACADEMY * 🎙️ WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES Relevant Resources and Links:SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST:Share the Show:Subscribe for Early Access and Bonus Episodes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING In this bonus episode, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Bloodshed Baddies podcast—where our very own Katherine Schweit joins Lex and Sam for an unfiltered, fascinating, and sometimes funny deep dive into her career and mission. From her early days in journalism to becoming the FBI’s top expert on active shooter response, Katherine reflects on how each chapter prepared her for the next—and why she's still working to prevent the next tragedy. They also discuss Katherine’s latest book, Women Who Talk to the Dead, which tells the remarkable true story of two women—an FBI agent and a Detroit detective—who refused to let 200 unidentified murder victims remain forgotten. It’s a powerful tribute to persistence, justice, and the women working behind the scenes to give victims their names back. If you’ve ever wanted a more personal look at the real-world work behind Stop the Killing, this is the episode for you. Behind the Badge: Katherine’s journey from journalist to prosecutor to FBI executive—and what those career turns taught her about justice. Mass Shooting Prevention: How Stop the Killing came to be, and why Katherine’s fight against gun violence didn’t stop after retiring from the FBI. A Book Born from Justice: The incredible backstory of Women Who Talk to the Dead—and how DNA, determination, and a cemetery in Detroit led to one of the most moving cases of Katherine’s career. True Crime and Real Impact: Why the women behind this story—and the law enforcement community who stood beside them—remind us all of the power of not giving up. * Support us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/] for exclusive content and early access to episodes. * Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/]. * More insights from Katherine Schweit: Katherine Schweit [https://katherineschweit.com/]. * Website: Sarah Ferris Media [https://sarahferrismedia.com/] * Email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Share: If you found this episode insightful, share it with someone who might benefit from it and join the conversation on social media. * CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE [https://crimecon.co.uk/] * CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE [https://crimecon.com/] * DON’T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” * Stop the Bleed training [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * FBI [https://www.fbi.gov/] * RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media production on the Killer Podcasts Network.Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: * CONNING THE CON * KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON * GUILTY GREENIE * THE BRAVERY ACADEMY * WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES Topics Explored:Relevant Resources and Links:SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCASTRESOURCES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Season 5 – BONUS 3: CANCER UPDATE, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL ATTACK This bonus episode of Stop the Killing is a deeply personal and powerful one. 🎧 Sarah shares her stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how she's navigating life on a new form of targeted therapy that’s giving her quality of life and a surprising amount of hope.📘 Katherine unveils her brand-new true crime book Women Who Talk to the Dead—an extraordinary story of 200 unidentified murder victims and the groundbreaking exhumation project led by female law enforcement officers.🚨 Plus, the pair break down the recent shocking car-ramming incident in Liverpool, and what it reveals about crowd safety and the role of public messaging during a crisis. With honesty, wit, and compassion, Sarah and Katherine reconnect for an episode that’s equal parts inspiring, informative, and unmissable. Timestamps: * 00:00 – Back in the saddle: Sarah & Katherine return! * 01:00 – Cancer update: Living with stage 4 and what’s changed * 10:00 – Book release: “Women Who Talk to the Dead” — and yes, it’s true crime, not fiction * 20:00 – Liverpool crash: Why fast public comms matter and the danger of social media rumours * 34:00 – The power of kindness and being an “upstander” in the world Resources & Links: * Order Katherine’s book: Women Who Talk to the Dead [https://www.katherineschweit.com/] * Follow Sarah’s cancer journey on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/conmunitypodcast] * Visit Stop the Killing on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1568203185] 👀 Relevant Links and Resources: * Stop the Killing Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1552700589] * Katherine Schweit [https://www.katherineschweit.com/] * Sarah Ferris Media [https://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] * CrimeCon Tickets: UK [https://www.crimecon.co.uk/] | US [https://www.crimecon.com/] (Discount Code: FERRIS) Follow Us: * Instagram: @stopthekillingstories [https://www.instagram.com/stopthekillingstories] | @conmunitypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/conmunitypodcast] Relevant Resources and Links: * Support the podcast on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/stopthekilling] or via Apple Subscriptions. * Related podcast episodes: * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] * Conning the Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conning-the-con/id1516505977] * Klooghless [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] * The Bravery Academy [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bravery-academy/id1695921041] * Guilty Greenie [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guilty-greenie/id1603629766] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

🎧 SEASON 5 BONUS 23 🎧 Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a Tragedy An 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one crucial tip. The shooter, who idolized past mass killers, had been plotting the attack for over a year, referring to it as “Parkland Part Two.” 🔎 How was the attack stopped before it happened? 📲 What role did an anonymous reporting system play? 💡 What warning signs were overlooked—and what can we learn from them? Join Katherine Schweit as she breaks down the harrowing details of how a single upstander’s decision to act saved lives. 🎧 Listen now—exclusively for Patreon subscribers: 👉 patreon.com/stopthekilling RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS * Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early access to episodes. * Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/]. * More insights from Katherine Schweit: katherineschweit.com [https://katherineschweit.com/] * Website: sarahferrismedia.com [https://sarahferrismedia.com/] * Email: conningthecon@yahoo.com RESOURCES: * Stop the Bleed Training [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * FBI [https://www.fbi.gov/] * RUN, HIDE, FIGHT * Share: If you found this episode insightful, share it with someone who might benefit from it and join the conversation on social media. SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST * CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE [https://www.crimecon.co.uk/] * CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE [https://www.crimecon.com/] * DON’T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” RESOURCES * Stop the Bleed training [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * FBI [https://www.fbi.gov/] * RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media production on the Killer Podcasts Network. Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: * CONNING THE CON [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conning-the-con/id1516505977?i=1000500899337] * KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463?i=1000557950539] * GUILTY GREENIE [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guilty-greenie/id1603629766] * THE BRAVERY ACADEMY [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bravery-academy/id1695921041] * WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES [http://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BONUS EPISODE: SWEDEN’S DARK DAY 🔒 Exclusive for Subscribers – Public Release Tomorrow In this special breaking news episode, Stop the Killing co-host Katherine Schweit provides an update on a mass shooting that took place in Örebro, Sweden. This is the country’s deadliest mass shooting to date, and the community is now facing the difficult process of understanding what happened and supporting those affected. WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR: * The shooting occurred at an adult education center in Örebro. * 10 people have died, with authorities cautioning that the number may rise. * 15 others were injured, including six in serious condition. * The shooter, a white male, is deceased—either by self-inflicted gunshot wound or police intervention. * Swedish authorities are investigating and have not yet released information on motive. Sweden has seen an increase in firearm-related violence in recent years, largely tied to gang and organized crime, but a mass shooting of this scale is unprecedented in the country. As the community mourns, local officials are focused on providing support, including mental health resources for survivors, their families, and first responders. 🎧 Listen now for an in-depth look at the facts and how Sweden is responding in the wake of this tragedy. Relevant Resources and Links: * Support us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/stopthekilling] for exclusive content and early access to episodes. * Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489]. * More insights from Katherine Schweit: Katherine Schweit [https://www.katherineschweit.com/]. * The Gold Shields Podcast [https://thegoldshieldshow.com/] with Tom Smith. * Website: Sarah Ferris Media [https://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] * Email: conningthecon@yahoo.com Share: If you found this episode insightful, share it with someone who might benefit from it and join the conversation on social media. SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTS THE PODCAST * CRIMECON UK TICKETS HERE [https://www.crimecon.co.uk/] * CRIMECON US TICKETS HERE [https://www.crimecon.com/] * DON’T forget to use DISCOUNT CODE “FERRIS” RESOURCES * Stop the Bleed training [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * FBI [https://www.fbi.gov/] * RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a Sarah Ferris Media production on the Killer Podcasts Network. Check out more Sarah Ferris Media productions: * CONNING THE CON [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conning-the-con/id1516505977?i=1000500899337] * KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463?i=1000557950539] * GUILTY GREENIE [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guilty-greenie/id1603629766] * THE BRAVERY ACADEMY [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bravery-academy/id1695921041] * WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES [http://www.sarahferrismedia.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]