We resume our deep-dive into the 13-part Netflix docuseries The Staircase. We share insights about Elizabeth Ratliff’s death, Kathleen’s autopsy findings, Michael’s infidelities (redux), and the blowpoke (not a euphemism in this case, just a fireplace poker you can, apparently, blow).&nbsp; CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic crime scene details, including blood imagery and strong sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: <a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">severedpodcast@gmail.com</a>Website: <a href="http://severedpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">severedpodcast.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@severed_podcast</a>Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on all podcast platforms, including <a href="https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/severed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rogue Media Network</a> and <a href="https://www.radiogardenstate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radio Garden State</a> Sources Docuseries: The Staircase (2018) | NetflixArticle: <a href="https://med.uth.edu/neurosciences/cerebral-hemorrhage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Cerebral Hemorrhage”</a> via UTHealth Houston Neurosciences (<a href="http://med.uth.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">med.uth.edu</a>)Article: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22803815/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Stroke in an Exhumed Brain After Three Years of Burial in a Deep Grave”</a> by Bennet Omalu, Jennifer Hammers, Todd Luckasvic via NIH (Journal of Forensic Science; 57(6); <a href="http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov</a>)Article:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539901/#:~:text=Introduction,of%20the%20evidence%2Dgathering%20process." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Forensic Autopsy”</a> by Ritesh G. Menezes and Francis N. Monteiro via NIH (Journal of Forensic Science; <a href="http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov</a>)Peterson Emails: <a href="https://vanceholmes.com/court/trial_mp_ymca.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Strange Than Friction”</a> via Vance Holmes (<a href="http://vanceholmes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vanceholmes.com</a>)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;We resume our deep-dive into the 13-part Netflix docuseries &lt;em&gt;The Staircase. &lt;/em&gt;We share insights about Elizabeth Ratliff’s death, Kathleen’s autopsy findings, Michael’s infidelities (redux), and the blowpoke (&lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; a euphemism in this case, just a fireplace poker you can, apparently, blow).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CW | TW: &lt;/strong&gt;This episode discusses graphic crime scene details, including blood imagery and strong sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;severedpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="http://severedpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;severedpodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@severed_podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Logo Art: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on all podcast platforms, including &lt;a href="https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/severed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Rogue Media Network&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.radiogardenstate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Radio Garden State&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Docuseries: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Staircase &lt;/em&gt;(2018) | Netflix&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://med.uth.edu/neurosciences/cerebral-hemorrhage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“Cerebral Hemorrhage”&lt;/a&gt; via UTHealth Houston Neurosciences (&lt;a href="http://med.uth.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;med.uth.edu&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22803815/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Stroke in an Exhumed Brain After Three Years of Burial in a Deep Grave”&lt;/a&gt; by Bennet Omalu, Jennifer Hammers, Todd Luckasvic via NIH (&lt;em&gt;Journal of Forensic Science&lt;/em&gt;; 57(6); &lt;a href="http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;pubmed.ncbi.nlm.hig.gov&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539901/#:~:text=Introduction,of%20the%20evidence%2Dgathering%20process." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“Forensic Autopsy”&lt;/a&gt; by Ritesh G. Menezes and Francis N. Monteiro via NIH (&lt;em&gt;Journal of Forensic Science; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;ncbi.nlm.nih.gov&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Peterson Emails: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://vanceholmes.com/court/trial_mp_ymca.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“Strange Than Friction”&lt;/a&gt; via Vance Holmes (&lt;a href="http://vanceholmes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;vanceholmes.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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We resume our deep-dive into the 13-part Netflix docuseries The Staircase. We share insights about Elizabeth Ratliff’s death, Kathleen’s autopsy findings, Michael’s infidelities (redux), and the blowpoke (not a euphemism in this case, just a fireplace poker you can, apparently, blow). 

True Crime: The Staircase | Part 2

We discuss the first two episodes of the 13-part Netflix docuseries, The Staircase. We discuss Michael's and Kathleen Peterson’s relationship, blended family, and Michael’s infidelities that undermine his credibility before his trial for murdering Kathleen. CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details surrounding Kathleen Peterson’s death and sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised.&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">severedpodcast@gmail.com</a>Website: <a href="http://severedpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">severedpodcast.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@severed_podcast</a>Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on all podcast platforms, including <a href="https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/severed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rogue Media Network</a> and <a href="https://www.radiogardenstate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radio Garden State</a> SourcesDocuseries: The Staircase (2018) | NetflixVideo Recording: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXdpND1QX_I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Staircase 911 Call</a> | Courtesy of Naomi MArticle: <a href="https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/1810-cedar-st-john-adams-buchanan-house" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“1810 Cedar St.--John Adams Buchanan House”</a> via Preservation Durham (<a href="http://opendurham.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">opendurham.org</a>)Article: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a40059316/the-staircase-michael-peterson-murder-case-timeline/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“A Complete Timeline of The Staircase’s Michael Peterson Murder Case”</a> by Emma Dibdin (Town &amp; Country; <a href="http://townandcountrymag.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">townandcountrymag.com</a>)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;We discuss the first two episodes of the 13-part Netflix docuseries, &lt;em&gt;The Staircase&lt;/em&gt;. We discuss Michael's and Kathleen Peterson’s relationship, blended family, and Michael’s infidelities that undermine his credibility before his trial for murdering Kathleen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CW | TW: &lt;/strong&gt;This episode discusses graphic details surrounding Kathleen Peterson’s death and sexual themes. NSFW. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;severedpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="http://severedpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;severedpodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@severed_podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Logo Art: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on all podcast platforms, including &lt;a href="https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/severed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Rogue Media Network&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.radiogardenstate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Radio Garden State&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Docuseries: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Staircase &lt;/em&gt;(2018) | Netflix&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Video Recording: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXdpND1QX_I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Staircase 911 Call&lt;/a&gt; | Courtesy of Naomi M&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/1810-cedar-st-john-adams-buchanan-house" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“1810 Cedar St.--John Adams Buchanan House”&lt;/a&gt; via Preservation Durham (&lt;a href="http://opendurham.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;opendurham.org&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a40059316/the-staircase-michael-peterson-murder-case-timeline/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;“A Complete Timeline of &lt;em&gt;The Staircase’s &lt;/em&gt;Michael Peterson Murder Case”&lt;/a&gt; by Emma Dibdin (&lt;em&gt;Town &amp;amp; Country&lt;/em&gt;; &lt;a href="http://townandcountrymag.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;townandcountrymag.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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We discuss the first two episodes of the 13-part Netflix docuseries, The Staircase. We discuss Michael's and Kathleen Peterson’s relationship, blended family, and Michael’s infidelities that undermine his credibility before his trial for murdering Kathleen.

True Crime: The Staircase | Part 1

We discuss the use of deadly (not fatal) force by Lt. Douglas Itjen on the sword-wielding Connor Darpino, in his Wayne, NJ home in February 2025. Darpino threatened to stab officers with two antique swords while he was overdrugged on Xanax.&nbsp; CW | TW: This episode discusses a purported mental health crisis, rules of deadly (and other use of force directives), and weapons, specifically swords and guns. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: <a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Website: <a href="http://severedpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson SourcesNews Clip: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NjSwXF0vG0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Man Armed with Two Swords Shot by Police in New Jersey⁠</a> (ABC 7 Eyewitness News)Manual: <a href="https://www.nj.gov/oag/force/docs/UOF-2022-0429-Use-of-Force-Policy.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠NJ Use of Force Policy⁠</a> (<a href="http://nj.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠nj.gov⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19498-alprazolam-tablets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Alprazolam Tablets”⁠</a> (Cleveland Clinic; <a href="http://my.clevelandclinic.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠my.clevelandclinic.org⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/officials-id-sword-wielding-man-wayne-officer-involved-shooting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Officials ID Sword-Wielding Man, Wayne Officer Involved in Shooting”⁠</a> by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson (Wayne Patch News; <a href="http://patch.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠patch.com⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://whitelightbh.com/resources/can-xanax-make-you-angry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Can Xanax Make You Angry?”⁠</a> (White Light Behavioral Health; <a href="http://whitelightbh.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠whitelightbh.com⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://archive.ph/2CZcM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Sword-Carrying N.J. Man Shot By Cop in His Home Plans to Sue Police”⁠</a> by Anthony G. Attrino (<a href="http://nj.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠NJ.com⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://newjersey.news12.com/officials-release-bodycam-video-from-police-shooting-in-wayne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Officials Release Bodycam Video from Police Shooting in Wayne”⁠</a> by Matt Trapani (News 12 New Jersey; <a href="http://newjersey.news12.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠newjersey.news12.com⁠</a>)Article: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/attorney-investigates-civil-claims-wayne-014350036.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠“Attorney Investigates Civil Claims About Wayne Police After Shooting of Sword-Wielding Man”⁠</a> by Manahil Ahmad (<a href="http://northjersey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠NorthJersey.com⁠</a>; republished by Yahoo! News)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;We discuss the use of deadly (not fatal) force by Lt. Douglas Itjen on the sword-wielding Connor Darpino, in his Wayne, NJ home in February 2025. Darpino threatened to stab officers with two antique swords while he was overdrugged on Xanax.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;strong&gt;CW | TW: &lt;/strong&gt;This episode discusses a purported mental health crisis, rules of deadly (and other use of force directives), and weapons, specifically swords and guns. Profanity likely included. 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Man Shot By Cop in His Home Plans to Sue Police”&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Anthony G. Attrino (&lt;a href="http://nj.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠&lt;u&gt;NJ.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://newjersey.news12.com/officials-release-bodycam-video-from-police-shooting-in-wayne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠&lt;u&gt;“Officials Release Bodycam Video from Police Shooting in Wayne”&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Matt Trapani (News 12 New Jersey; &lt;a href="http://newjersey.news12.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠&lt;u&gt;newjersey.news12.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/attorney-investigates-civil-claims-wayne-014350036.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠&lt;u&gt;“Attorney Investigates Civil Claims About Wayne Police After Shooting of Sword-Wielding Man”&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Manahil Ahmad (&lt;a href="http://northjersey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠&lt;u&gt;NorthJersey.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;; republished by Yahoo! 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We discuss the use of deadly (not fatal) force by Lt. Douglas Itjen on the sword-wielding Connor Darpino, in his Wayne, NJ home in February 2025. Darpino threatened to stab officers with two antique swords while he was overdrugged on Xanax. 

Strange Stories: Sword Wielder

We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach.CW | TW: This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. 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 &lt;p&gt;We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CW | TW: &lt;/strong&gt;This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:severedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href="http://severedpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/severed_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@severed_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Logo Art: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;News Clip: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qEyXPCYVo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; (NBC 4 New York)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Website: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.birdsbyjoe.com/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;Birds by Joe&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/BIRDSBYJOE2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;Birds by Joe 2&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facebook: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1012157884281604&amp;amp;set=saddle-brook-police-department-located-stolen-african-grey-parrot-valued-at-7000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;Saddle Brook Police Department&amp;nbsp;&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/pet-store-owner-crossbow-shot-saddle-brook/6158483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“NJ Pet Store Owner Says Man with Crossbow ‘Just Came in and Shot Me’; Didn’t Say a Word”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Pat Battle and NBC New York Staff (NBC 4 New York; &lt;a href="http://nbcnewyork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;nbcnewyork.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-pet-store-owner-shot-face-crossbow-birds-joe-2-saddle-brook/15927542/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Arrest Made After Bird Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow in Saddle Brook”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by ABC Staff (ABC7 Eyewitness News; &lt;a href="http://abc7ny.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;abc7ny.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://abc7ny.com/post/parrot-worth-7k-stolen-pet-store-saddle-brook-new-jersey-police-say/15840958/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Parrot Worth $7K Stolen from Pet Store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Police”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Eyewitness News Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; &lt;a href="http://abc7ny.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;abc7ny.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://archive.ph/Num7z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Kaitlyn Kanzler (&lt;a href="http://northjersey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;NorthJersey.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://archive.ph/C2EY9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Hasbrouck Heights Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack in Saddle Brook”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Lucas Frau (&lt;a href="http://northjersey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;NorthJersey.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://archive.ph/Num7z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Kaitlyn Kanzler (&lt;a href="http://northjersey.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;Northjersey.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro/sections/police-and-fire/articles/hasbrouck-heights-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-in-saddle-brook-crossbow-incident" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Saddle Brook Crossbow Incident”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by TAPInto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro Staff (TAPInto; &lt;a href="http://tapinto.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;tapinto.net&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Article: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/saddlebrook/popular-bergen-county-shopping-center-sold-for-first-time-in-decades/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;“Raymond Carey Arrested In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack”&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt; by Cecilia Levine (DailyVoice; &lt;a href="http://dailyvoice.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;⁠⁠&lt;u&gt;dailyvoice.com&lt;/u&gt;⁠⁠&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach.

Strange Stories: Crossbow'd

We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach. 
 CW | TW: This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. 
 
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News Clip: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qEyXPCYVo">Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow</a> (NBC 4 New York)
Website: <a href="https://www.birdsbyjoe.com/contact-us">Birds by Joe</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BIRDSBYJOE2/">Birds by Joe 2</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1012157884281604&amp;set=saddle-brook-police-department-located-stolen-african-grey-parrot-valued-at-7000">Saddle Brook Police Department </a>
Article: <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/pet-store-owner-crossbow-shot-saddle-brook/6158483/">“NJ Pet Store Owner Says Man with Crossbow ‘Just Came in and Shot Me’; Didn’t Say a Word”</a> by Pat Battle and NBC New York Staff (NBC 4 New York; <a href="http://nbcnewyork.com">nbcnewyork.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-pet-store-owner-shot-face-crossbow-birds-joe-2-saddle-brook/15927542/">“Arrest Made After Bird Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow in Saddle Brook”</a> by ABC Staff (ABC7 Eyewitness News; <a href="http://abc7ny.com">abc7ny.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://abc7ny.com/post/parrot-worth-7k-stolen-pet-store-saddle-brook-new-jersey-police-say/15840958/">“Parrot Worth $7K Stolen from Pet Store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Police”</a> by Eyewitness News Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; <a href="http://abc7ny.com">abc7ny.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://archive.ph/Num7z">“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”</a> by Kaitlyn Kanzler (<a href="http://northjersey.com">NorthJersey.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://archive.ph/C2EY9">“Hasbrouck Heights Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack in Saddle Brook”</a> by Lucas Frau (<a href="http://northjersey.com">NorthJersey.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://archive.ph/Num7z">“Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack”</a> by Kaitlyn Kanzler (<a href="http://northjersey.com">Northjersey.com</a>)
Article: <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro/sections/police-and-fire/articles/hasbrouck-heights-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-in-saddle-brook-crossbow-incident">“Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Saddle Brook Crossbow Incident”</a> by TAPInto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro Staff (TAPInto; <a href="http://tapinto.net">tapinto.net</a>)
Article: <a href="https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/saddlebrook/popular-bergen-county-shopping-center-sold-for-first-time-in-decades/">“Raymond Carey Arrested In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack”</a> by Cecilia Levine (DailyVoice; <a href="http://dailyvoice.com">dailyvoice.com</a>) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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CW | TW: This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. 



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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson



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News Clip: Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow (NBC 4 New York)

Website: Birds by Joe

Facebook: Birds by Joe 2

Facebook: Saddle Brook Police Department 

Article: “NJ Pet Store Owner Says Man with Crossbow ‘Just Came in and Shot Me’; Didn’t Say a Word” by Pat Battle and NBC New York Staff (NBC 4 New York; nbcnewyork.com)

Article: “Arrest Made After Bird Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow in Saddle Brook” by ABC Staff (ABC7 Eyewitness News; abc7ny.com)

Article: “Parrot Worth $7K Stolen from Pet Store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Police” by Eyewitness News Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; abc7ny.com)

Article: “Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack” by Kaitlyn Kanzler (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Hasbrouck Heights Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack in Saddle Brook” by Lucas Frau (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack” by Kaitlyn Kanzler (Northjersey.com)

Article: “Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Saddle Brook Crossbow Incident” by TAPInto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro Staff (TAPInto; tapinto.net)

Article: “Raymond Carey Arrested In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack” by Cecilia Levine (DailyVoice; dailyvoice.com)
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We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach. 

We discuss the brutal and senseless crossbow attack on Katarina Ruk, former co-owner of Birds by Joe 2, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Raymond Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, was apprehended by an NJ task force at a Dunkin’ in Pine Beach. 

CW | TW: This episode discusses attempted violence with a crossbow and mentions of a criminal history involving other forms of violence and a restraining order. Listener discretion is advised. 



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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson



Sources



News Clip: Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow (NBC 4 New York)

Website: Birds by Joe

Facebook: Birds by Joe 2

Facebook: Saddle Brook Police Department 

Article: “NJ Pet Store Owner Says Man with Crossbow ‘Just Came in and Shot Me’; Didn’t Say a Word” by Pat Battle and NBC New York Staff (NBC 4 New York; nbcnewyork.com)

Article: “Arrest Made After Bird Store Owner Shot in Face with Crossbow in Saddle Brook” by ABC Staff (ABC7 Eyewitness News; abc7ny.com)

Article: “Parrot Worth $7K Stolen from Pet Store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Police” by Eyewitness News Staff (ABC 7 Eyewitness News; abc7ny.com)

Article: “Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack” by Kaitlyn Kanzler (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Hasbrouck Heights Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Crossbow Attack in Saddle Brook” by Lucas Frau (NorthJersey.com)

Article: “Judge Rules to Detain Bergen Man Accused of ‘Extraordinarily Violent’ Crossbow Attack” by Kaitlyn Kanzler (Northjersey.com)

Article: “Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Saddle Brook Crossbow Incident” by TAPInto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro Staff (TAPInto; tapinto.net)

Article: “Raymond Carey Arrested In Birds By Joe 2 Crossbow Attack” by Cecilia Levine (DailyVoice; dailyvoice.com)
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