Degrees of Crime: A True Crime Breakdown with a Twist

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Today's episode we discuss some current events, you know we stand on our soapbox. Join us for our witty and humorous takes on what the heck is happening in this world!

The Clery Act

“I couldn’t believe this could happen to my wonderful child… it looked so safe” Connie Clery No parent expects when they send their child back to school after their first spring break that they would not even a week later receive the most devastating news. That sadly was the reality faced by Connie and Howard Clery when they sent their only daughter back to the “secure” and “safe” Lehigh University campus not too far from their Bryn Mawr suburb neighborhood. And we’re informed by police that just days after returning to campus, Jeanne Clery lost her life right in a place that she should have been protected. Join us as we discuss the case of Jeanne Clery and her parents’ pursuit for change. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2016/04/15/tragedy-that-gave-birth-to-clery-act/82811052/# https://www.clerycenter.org/about https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2017/04/the-clery-act-an-inside-look-at-josoph-henry https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/pa-supreme-court/1316994.html https://clery.ucmerced.edu/jeanne-clery-act#:~:text=Clery%20Act%20History,University%20experienced%2038%20violent%20events. https://medium.com/@chelsealynnqueen94/the-jeanne-clery-case-and-the-birth-of-the-clery-act-4b39d1625992

What happened at Delta State? #TreyReed

Join us this episode as we delve into the facts, the doubts, and the implications. This episode offers insights into mental health, historic reflections and a conversation not to settle the case, but to honor the life at its center and push for truth. 4. https://thegrio.com/2025/09/15/black-student-found-hanging-from-tree-on-at-delta-state-university/ https://people.com/body-black-student-found-hanging-tree-college-campus-11810983 https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/09/16/coroner-addresses-broken-bones-in-hanging-at-delta-state-university-in-ms/86177280007/# https://www.bet.com/article/6phx3w/delta-state-university-student-found-hanging-from-a-tree-on-campus-in-mississippi https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-news-trey-reed-and-brandon-white-two-men-found-hanging-in-mississippi-on-same-day-suspicious-deaths-stun-state/amp_articleshow/123926313.cms Trey Reed Autopsy Results Released: Death Ruled Suicide - Newsweek Hate crime stats: https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statistics https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/learn-about-hate-crimes https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes Suicide stats: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db450.htm https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.955008/full Orgins of Strange Fruit https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/the-story-behind-billie-holidays-strange-fruit/17738/ https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/aug/7

Kayla Noonan - A Tragedy in Vermont

Kayla Noonan moved to Burlington, Vermont, to pursue her education at the University of Vermont. Despite the challenges that many students faced in a new environment, she flourished, radiating joy to all those around her. Her promising future was tragically taken from her in a senseless act of violence. Leaving an abusive relationship poses significant risks, as it puts the victim at risk of life-threatening situations. Join us as we discuss a tragic case of IPV and its implications for those experiencing such violence. https://vtdigger.org/2022/08/12/a-blazing-flame-extinguished-mentors-remember-burlington-homicide-victim-kayla-noonan/ https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/?outputType=amp https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/ https://people.com/crime/u-vermont-student-murdered-friend-seriously-injured-by-man-who-then-turned-gun-on-himself/ Vermont Abuse statistics https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/improving-domestic-violence-responses-in-vermont-2/ OJP https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/jr000250.pdf Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence What policy makers can do https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/nine-ways-policymakers-can-improve-domestic-violence-response Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397 Legal Options https://www.findlaw.com/family/domestic-violence/stopping-domestic-violence.html Kayla Noonan Fund https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla University of Vermont Demographics https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/student-life/diversity/#ethnic_diversity

#JusticeforJayLee

In the early morning hours, before the sun barely touched the sky, a light left this world. Jimmie “JayLee” simply wanted to have fun, maybe create a memory he could share with friends over brunch. It seemed insignificant for a 20-year-old college student, who thought he would go over, he would hook up (hope it was good) and leave the memory for college stories. But life rarely follows such simple patterns. And Jay Lee would never make it back to his apartment leaving his family on the hunt for justice. Join us while we dive into a case of secrets coming to light. https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/Trend/public/#/answer/1/101/trend/-1/-1/-1/-1 https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/28/prosecutors-revel-new-details-jimmie-jay-lees-death-tim-herrington-denied-bond/# https://oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/ https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/06/10/sheldon-timothy-herrington-jr-jimmie-jay-lee-murder-trial-change-of-venue-in-mississippi/84131695007/ https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226620/mississippi-gay-student-killing https://www.wlbt.com/2025/06/11/capital-muder-re-trial-timothy-herrington-jr-will-take-place-new-location-judge-decides/ https://wreg.com/news/family-wants-justice-after-jimmie-jay-lees-remains-found/ https://www.mississippifreepress.org/missing-um-student-jay-lees-body-found-at-well-known-carroll-county-dumping-site/ https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/tampering-with-evidence-charge-dropped-jimmie-jay-lee/522-1eb2689c-8f77-481f-8de9-ea7ec5985f42 https://www.mississippifreepress.org/missing-um-student-jay-lees-body-found-at-well-known-carroll-county-dumping-site/ https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/28/prosecutors-revel-new-details-jimmie-jay-lees-death-tim-herrington-denied-bond/# Venue change: https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-11/chapter-11/change-of-venue/section-11-11-51/ Arrest warrant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrest_warrant Mistrial: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2024/12/12/2022-case-ole-miss-student-jimmie-jay-lee-death-ends-what-does-mistrial-mean/76944248007/