On April 20th, 1999, two high school seniors walked into Columbine High School with guns, explosives, and a plan that would shatter countless lives and change the way we think about school safety forever. In this episode, I walk you through the timeline of that devastating day—what happened minute by minute, who was lost, and how those who survived are still carrying the weight. You’ll hear about moments of bravery, heartbreak, and resilience, as well as the questions that still haunt us more than two decades later.
Whether you think you know the story or you’re hearing the details for the first time, this is an episode that’s not just about what happened—it's about why it still matters.
Grab a blanket, something to snack on, and settle in. This is Columbine.
Show Notes:
Columbine Memorial
ColumbineMemorial.org
Transcript of the basement tapes:
https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/columbine_basement_tapes_1.0.pdf
Rachel’s Challenge
https://rachelschallenge.org
Voices of Columbine - The Family of Matthew Kechter
https://extras.denverpost.com/news/kechter0416.htm
Daniel Mauser’s Memorial Site
DanielMauser.com
Forensic Recreation by VIPPrimo on Youtube
https://youtu.be/t6ywBBrwt9A?si=-2wqWVwgpjM_nq-9