Two roommates Tori and Taylor Shay tell stories of all things murderous, paranormal and terrifying that goes on in the dark. A criminology and sociology major sit down and discuss true crime cases and all of the horror in between. Both Tori and Tay have worked as victim's advocates and discuss crime from a victim's perspective and discuss the real causes of crime. Sit down, relax, and beware the figures in the dark.
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Two roommates Tori and Taylor Shay tell stories of all things murderous, paranormal and terrifying that goes on in the dark. A criminology and sociology major sit down and discuss true crime cases and all of the horror in between. Both Tori and Tay have worked as victim's advocates and discuss crime from a victim's perspective and discuss the real causes of crime. Sit down, relax, and beware the figures in the dark.
Making the News While Reporting the News: The Death of Christine Chubbuck
Figures in the Dark
42 minutes 8 seconds
2 years ago
Making the News While Reporting the News: The Death of Christine Chubbuck
On this week's episode Tay discusses the tragic death of Christine Chubbuck. In July of 1974, news reporter Christine Chubbuck's mental health began to suffer greatly, between strained social interactions, and possible sexism in her work place; she then made the horrific decision to end her life on a live news program. Content warning: this episode contains discussions of mental illness, suicidal ideation, fertility issues, sexism, and completed suicides. Please listen with care.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Chubbuck
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/a-shocking-suicide-a-long-lost-friend-and-a-movie-trailer
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/why-did-reporter-christine-chubbuck-shoot-herself-live-on-air-1.2947799
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/90_Day_Jane
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Budd_Dwyer
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201405/public-suicide
Figures in the Dark
Two roommates Tori and Taylor Shay tell stories of all things murderous, paranormal and terrifying that goes on in the dark. A criminology and sociology major sit down and discuss true crime cases and all of the horror in between. Both Tori and Tay have worked as victim's advocates and discuss crime from a victim's perspective and discuss the real causes of crime. Sit down, relax, and beware the figures in the dark.
