Vermont’s Commissioner of Public Safety and an award-winning documentary producer unpack the double homicide that binds them.

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In this clip from episode 2, Jen and Andrea geek out with Renee Williams, the Executive Director of @CrimeVictimsOrg, on victim service perceptions, trends, stats, and results. Hear all past episodes of @TheHeroMakerPod at: bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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As we prep for Season 3, we want to look back at the episodes that got us here. In this clip from episode 1, our hosts talked with Dede Raver, the sister of their friend Rachael who was murdered when they were athletes together at GW. Hear episodes at bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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Justice Lesson #10: After a sudden violent loss, good communication with your employer is essential. Check with an HR specialist for benefits and services that may be available to you. Check out the 1st ep of @TheHeroMakerPod with Dede Raver by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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Small non-profits continue to provide vital support to families grieving from sudden violent loss long after victim services has moved on. EP 19 Patricia Allen | No More Violence Listen to this episode with @2015time4change by visiting theheromakerpodcast.com
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Our very own @AndreaShreeman sat down with @flameinurheart & @nicholasbuggs from @_BonsaiCreative's MAKE IT Podcast to talk about @TheHeroMakerPod and how it brought healing while exploring the case and the positive reform it may help facilitate. youtube.com/watch?v=pTMci-fZ…

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“Jumping the bar” helps prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys gain empathy for the other side. Military JAG attorneys switch roles regularly with great success. Listen to our conversation with criminal defense attorney @JoshuaRitterESQ by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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Justice Lesson 7: Use of force is less than 1% of policing in most jurisdictions. It’s time to fully equip officers in the 99% soft skills that are used most. EP 27 - Chief Swoboda of @fcpolice Listen to the interview from Season 2 at bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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While media coverage of crime has shifted for the better, we still talk too much about the criminal. WORDS MATTER. EP 17 - @TomJackmanWP | @washingtonpost This is a wonderful interview from Season 2 of @TheHeroMakerPod can be found at bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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In Seasons 1 & 2 we heard many stories that involved victims and survivors who turned their pain and confusion into service. We know you will love EPs 02, 19, 24 and 28. To hear these episodes and more visit bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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Justice Lesson #4: The importance of skilled forensic specialists cannot be overstated; science solves crimes. Listen to episodes 8, 13, and 23 and more by visiting your favorite podcast service here: bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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Justice Lesson #3 Keeping the community safe is better achieved when Public Health officials, police PIOs, and media work together during large-scale tragedies. Listen to episode 22 of @TheHeroMakerPod by visiting bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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Justice Lesson #2 was so surprising when we first heard it from Renee Williams, ED of @crimevictimsorg. Now is a great time to catch up on episode 2 of @TheHeroMakerPod if you missed it the first time around! Listen on your favorite #podcast platform: bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink
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One intention of @TheHeroMakerPod is to gather nuggets of #justice wisdom for the future. Lesson 1 rose out of a very powerful conversation in Ep14 w/ Jared Seide of @center4council. #angermanagement #stressmanagement #compassion #mindfulness #PoliceOfficer #peaceofficer #power
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🎙You are cordially invited to catch up on Seasons 1 & 2 of The Hero Maker Podcast as we prep a mind-blowing Season 3 for you! TY #sponsors: @olivia_pasta @_BonsaiCreative #WCCAC
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Andrea and Jennifer wrap up Season 2 of @TheHeroMakerPod by reviewing episodes 27 - 30. NEW EPISODES begin in fall 2023. This episode is sponsored by @_bonsaicreative & the #MAKEITpodcast. Listen to this episode by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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Co-hosts @AndreaShreeman & Jen Morrison sat down w @GreenspunLaw - #defense attorneys who represented their friends' killer in 3 trials. TY Peter for helping to bring dimension to this oral history🙏🏽🎙bit.ly/HeroMakerListenLink #truecrime #podcast #truecrimetuesday #justice
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In this episode, Jennifer introduces Andrea to Detective Lieutenant Mike Hasty. A great listen for anyone interested in homicide investigation and working on unsolved cases. Listen to this episode of @TheHeroMakerPod by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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In this episode, our hosts chat with members of the @GWUWSOC program circa 1988, the year one of their own, Rachael Raver went missing - Sheryl Hellmuth, Elsa Oberg, and Kate Lunger Listen to this episode of @TheHeroMakerPod by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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.@TheHeroMakerPod is up for a People's Choice Podcast Awards IN 4 CATEGORIES: 📷 Peoples Choice 📷 Best Female Hosted Podcast 📷 Storyteller & Drama 📷 True Crime This 2-minute bonus episode explains everything you need to know. Nominate us by visiting: bit.ly/3PGIVvn
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Andrea and Jennifer spoke with Chief Jeff Swoboda of @fcpolice. Jeff is a forward-thinking police leader who launched a small police academy in @fortcollinsgov to emphasize the Peace Officer side of the work. Listen to @TheHeroMakerPod by visiting linktr.ee/theheromakerpod
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