In 1997, Christina Marie Riggs, a single mother from Arkansas, made a decision that would shock the nation. Struggling with depression and financial hardship, she convinced herself that there was only one way out—for her and her children. What followed was an unspeakable tragedy that left her two innocent children dead and a community searching for answers.In this Early Release episode, available exclusively to our Apple and Patreon subscribers, we take a deep dive into the heartbreaking case of Christina Riggs—what led her to commit the unthinkable, her shocking confession, and the legal battle that ended with her becoming the first woman executed in Arkansas in over 150 years.🎧 Listen now before the episode is released to the public.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of filicide, mental illness, and execution. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Crimes and Consequences

Crimes and Consequences

EP260: The Terrible Things Christina Did To Her Kids

MAR 13, 202541 MIN
Crimes and Consequences

EP260: The Terrible Things Christina Did To Her Kids

MAR 13, 202541 MIN

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In 1997, Christina Marie Riggs, a single mother from Arkansas, made a decision that would shock the nation. Struggling with depression and financial hardship, she convinced herself that there was only one way out—for her and her children. What followed was an unspeakable tragedy that left her two innocent children dead and a community searching for answers.In this Early Release episode, available exclusively to our Apple and Patreon subscribers, we take a deep dive into the heartbreaking case of Christina Riggs—what led her to commit the unthinkable, her shocking confession, and the legal battle that ended with her becoming the first woman executed in Arkansas in over 150 years.🎧 Listen now before the episode is released to the public.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of filicide, mental illness, and execution. Listener discretion is strongly advised.