Episode 254 - Heart Rate Zero - The Murder of Laken Riley

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home.  You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best friend, and how surveillance footage, digital breadcrumbs, and Laken's own final fight for survival would lead investigators to her killer. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESS Ancient Nutrition - Right now, Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Apostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/MADNESS when you use our code: MADNESS. Acorns - Head to acorns.com/madness or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. MasterClass - MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/MADNESS for the current offer. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: New Yorker Obituary Laken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead.  Time