Stop the Killing
Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey.Together, they equip li...
Episodes
S6B2 Update: Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination
If you want the very latest updates on this case, head to Patreon or Apple Subscriptions — that’s where we’re posting breaking news episodes as soon as they happen. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @stopthekillingstories for updat…
S6 B1 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expert Katherine Schweit Explains What We Know
Subscriber Exclusive Early Access In this special briefing, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the Bureau’s Active Shooter Program — brings her insider expertise to unpack the assassination of political commentator Ch…
🚨 Early Access Segment 🚨Prosecutors Announce Charges in the Charlie Kirk Assassination
In this clip, retired FBI executive Katherine Schweit — former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter Program — breaks down the disturbing messages the shooter sent after the attack. Katherine explains how these texts became central to the witnes…
Not to Be Missed 🚨 Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Expertise You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
🚨 “We need to strip away the noise and focus on the facts.” — Katherine Schweit The assassination of Charlie Kirk is dominating headlines — but speculation and conspiracy theories are drowning out the truth. That’s why former FBI executive…
S5B5 THE FBI REPORT: WHY ACTIVE SHOOTER NUMBERS ARE DROPPING – AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO CHANGE
This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news.Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking: 📉 A 50% decrease in …
BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING
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…
S5 B3 CANCER, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL CAR ATTACK
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 targ…
VALENTINE’S DAY SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED: THE TIP THAT STOPPED A TRAGEDY
🎧 SEASON 5 BONUS 23 🎧Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a TragedyAn 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one crucial tip. The shooter…
S5B22 SWEDEN'S DARK DAY
BONUS EPISODE: SWEDEN’S DARK DAY🔒 Exclusive for Subscribers – Public Release TomorrowIn 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.…
SANDY HOOK PARENT’S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLS
SANDY HOOK PARENT’S FIGHT FOR SAFER SCHOOLSIn this compelling season finale, we sit down with Michele Gay, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother to Josephine, one of the young victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. …
S5E11 THE DIGITAL WOLF PACK: INSIDE THE DARK SIDE OF ONLINE COMMUNITIES
S5E11 THE DIGITAL WOLF PACK: INSIDE THE DARK SIDE OF ONLINE COMMUNITIESIn this episode of Stop the Killing, we’re joined by criminologist Dr. Honor Doro Townsend for an eye-opening discussion about the dangers lurking in digital communities…
S5E10 GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE U.S.
GLOBAL CRIME: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE U.S.In this episode, Sarah and Katherine explore the stark differences in crime trends between South Africa and the United States. Focusing on a tragic mass shooting in South Africa’s Eastern C…
S5B21 NEW YEAR'S DAY TERROR: BOURBON STREET ATTACK & PIPE BOMB THREAT
Episode Update: NEW YEAR'S DAY TERROR: BOURBON STREET ATTACK & PIPE BOMB THREATSince recording this episode, the FBI has provided new details about the New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street. Initially, there were concerns about multiple indi…
S5E9 BEYOND METAL DETECTORS: DR. STILWELL ON TRULY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY
BEYOND METAL DETECTORS: DR. STILWELL ON TRULY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETYIn this eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden layers of school safety with Dr. Sarah Stilwell, a leading researcher from the University of Michigan’s National C…
S5E8 HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTON
HOW FLAG LAWS SAVE LIVES: LESSONS FROM LEWISTONIn this episode of Stop the Killing, we explore the real-life impact of red and yellow flag laws in preventing gun violence and saving lives. Using the Lewiston, Maine tragedy as a case study, …
S5B1 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SHOOTING
Bonus Episode: Abundant Life Christian School ShootingShow Notes:This is an early access bonus episode exclusively for our subscribers. Recorded on December 17, 2024, just a day after the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in…
S5E7 ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - MILITARY LINKS AND MISSED SIGNALS (Part 2)
S5E7: Analyzing the Lewiston Shooting - Military Links and Missed SignalsIn this gripping conclusion to our two-part series on the Lewiston Shooting, Katherine and Sarah dive back into the tragic events of October 25, 2023, with Robert Conl…
S5E6 ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - TRAGEDY STRIKES MAINE (PART 1)
S5E6: ANALYZING THE LEWISTON SHOOTING - TRAGEDY STRIKES MAINE (Part 1)In this powerful episode, Katherine and Sarah dive into Part One of the Lewiston Shooting tragedy with special guest Robert Conlin, author of The Lewiston Shooting: An Al…
S5E5 CHRIS HANSEN CATCHING PREDATORS
CHRIS HANSEN CATCHING PREDATORSInside the Mind of Predators: Chris Hansen on 20 Years of Crime-FightingSeason 5 Episode 5Introduction:In this gripping episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit sits down with renowned i…
S5E4 ANONYMOUS REPORTING: AVERTING SCHOOL TRAGEDIES
How Anonymous Tips Stop School Violence with Dr. Elyse J. ThulinIntroduction:In this episode of Stop the Killing, hosts Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris sit down with Dr. Elyse J. Thulin, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor at the Univers…
S5E3 THE TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT(S)
Episode Title: The Trump Assassination AttemptIn this special live episode, recorded at CrimeCon London 2024, Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter program, take you behind the scenes of an unprecedente…
S5E2 HOMETOWN HERO
Hometown Hero: Stopping a School Shooter in His Kids' SchoolIn this gripping episode, we sit down with Tom Smith, retired NYPD detective and co-host of The Gold Shields Podcast. Tom shares a harrowing personal account of when his profession…
S5E1 THE LEGACY OF JOAQUIN OLIVER
Title: The Legacy of Joaquin Oliver: Live from the Aspen Ideas FestivalSeason 5 Episode 1Introduction: In this compelling episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit is joined by Manuel and Patricia Oliver, the courageou…
S4B52 STK INTRODUCES WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES | SEASON 2
WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES :SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 The Last Fare – The Tragic Murder of Youbert HormoziIntroduction:Here at Stop the Killing, we wanted to take a moment to share a project that is especially close to Sarah’s heart: Season 2 of Watc…
S4B51 GET READY FOR SEASON 5
Get Ready for Season 5: Expert Insights and Inspiring Stories on Gun ViolenceIntroduction:Welcome back to Stop the Killing with your hosts, Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris. Season 5 is on the horizon, and we’re bringing you an impactful …
S4B50 RESISTANT PRINCIPALS, PERSISTENT PARENTS
RESISTANT PRINCIPALS, PERSISTENT PARENTSS4 LISTENER QUESTION BONUS 11In this week's exclusive bonus episode of Stop the Killing podcast, Katherine and Sarah answer a very relatable listener question addressing how to navigate conversations …
S4B49 True Crime with a Purpose: Turning Tragedy into Change
Introduction:In this special episode, while Katherine and I are working hard on Season 5 of Stop the Killing, we’re excited to share something impactful with you. Today, we’re bringing you a previously subscriber-only episode, but if you're…
S4B48 LET'S BE FRANK
LET’S BE “FRANK”PREVIOUSLY SEASON 4 BONUS 9 Welcome to the bonus episode of Stop the Killing, exclusively for our Apple subscribers or Patreon.com/StopTheKilling members. In this episode, we bring you excerpts from our conversation with Fra…
S4B47 ENCORE: PARKLAND
This week's episode is an encore presentation from Season 3, Episode 3, covering the Parkland High School shooting. This is the first part of a three-part series, and you can listen to the subsequent episodes in Season 3, Episodes 4 and 5, …
S4B46 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 911 CALL
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 911 CALL Episode Release Note: This episode was previously available only to our Patreon and Apple subscribers and was released last year. If you don’t want to miss all the bonus content, head to Patreon.com/stopth…
S4B45 Non Politics, Politics
Episode Title: Non Politics, PoliticsEpisode Release Note: We are excited to share another episode that was previously exclusive to our Patreon and Apple subscribers from 2023. Please note that the names and details mentioned are over a yea…
S4B44 It’s a Numbers Game
It’s a Numbers GameEpisode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our subscribers from last year. But don't worry, we've got you covered with fresh content! Stay t…
S4B43 Police Scanners: Transparency vs. Misinformation
Episode Title: Police Scanners: Transparency vs. MisinformationEpisode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our Patreon subscribers from last year. But don't wor…
S4B42 Miss, There’s a Gun in the Bathroom
Miss, There’s a Gun in the BathroomEpisode Release Note: This episode was previously available only to our Patreon and Apple subscribers and was released last year. If you don’t want to miss all the bonus content, head to Patreon.com/stopth…
Stop the Killing Presents: Watching Two Detectives
Introducing "Watching Two Detectives": A Gripping New PodcastA new podcast titled "Watching Two Detectives" is available now, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan and produced by Sarah Ferris Med…
RAISING THE BAR : STOPPING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?
RAISING THE BAR : STOPPING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?This episode was released to our subscribers on Patreon and Apple in September 23. In this episode of Stop the Killing, we answer a listener question from Crime Con UK: Would raising the licensing…
Encore: Interview with Frank DeAngelis, Former Principal of Columbine High School
Encore: Interview with Frank DeAngelis, Former Principal of Columbine High SchoolIntroduction: Welcome back to "Stop the Killing"! While we're on a break preparing for season five, we're excited to bring you an encore episode from season tw…
AI and the Second Amendment: Uncharted Territory
AI and the Second Amendment: Uncharted TerritoryThis bonus episode revisits past episodes and addresses questions from CrimeCon attendees. Hosts Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit delve into the complex topic of AI's potential impact on the…
From Archives to Fresh Content
From Archives to Fresh ContentS4B38 Introduction:Welcome to another episode of "Stop the Killing," hosted by Sarah Ferris. As we take a brief hiatus to work on season five, we’re bringing you some of our most impactful episodes and exciting…
Bonus Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban
As we take a break and work on Season 5 we wanted to share with our listeners a few of the subscriber episodes that we have put out in the past and let you know that in between season's there will always be a new episode out on the Patreon …