A Million Other Choices

Today we’re talking about something that makes people deeply uncomfortable… and honestly, it should.Parricide — when a child kills their parent.It’s one of those crimes that people tend to react to immediately… with anger, disbelief, sometimes even dismissal. Because the assumption is simple: how could anyone do that?But when you start to look closer… it’s not always simple.In this episode, we’re stepping back from the headlines and looking at the reality behind these cases. Not to excuse them — but to understand them.We’ll talk about:what parricide actually is, and how often it happensthe different patterns behind these casesthe role of abuse, coercion, and long-term traumawhen mental illness becomes a factorand the cases that don’t seem to fit any explanation at allBecause while some of these stories involve unimaginable violence… others involve something we don’t talk about enough.What happens when home isn’t safe?And how does that change the way we see these cases?This isn’t an easy topic — but it’s an important one.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bijan Ebrahimi was a vulnerable man who repeatedly sought help from authorities after becoming the target of hostility and false accusations in his Bristol neighbourhood. Instead of receiving protection, he would become the victim of a brutal killing that shocked the United Kingdom and raised serious questions about prejudice, community responsibility, and systemic failure.In this episode, we look at who Bijan was, how rumours escalated into violence, and the devastating consequences of being wrongly suspected and left unprotected. This case is a powerful reminder of how quickly fear and misinformation can destroy lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you’ve listened to true crime for more than five minutes, you’ve heard both titles used — sometimes interchangeably — and that’s where a lot of confusion starts. In this episode, we break down the real differences between medical examiners and coroners, how each role developed, and why who handles a death investigation can shape everything that follows.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In February 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina. For more than two decades, her case has remained one of the most haunting unsolved missing child investigations in North America.In this episode, we revisit Asha’s story — who she was, what happened the night she vanished, and why investigators now believe meaningful progress may finally be happening.While many questions remain, recent developments have renewed hope that answers could be closer than ever.This video focuses on the known facts, the timeline of events, and the lasting impact Asha’s disappearance has had on her family, her community, and the broader conversation around missing children cases.As always, this channel is committed to respectful, victim-centred storytelling.If you have followed Asha’s case over the years, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trauma is real. PTSD is real. Childhood ab*se is real. But at what point did acknowledging trauma turn into excusing murder? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Murder, we unpack how trauma is often raised after violent crimes, why it resonates so strongly with the public, and where empathy crosses into erasing accountability.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bianca Devins was just 17 years old when her life was taken — and what happened after her death changed the way law enforcement, media, and social platforms respond to violent crime online.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Girly Chew Hossencofft came to the United States to build a quiet, independent life — one filled with work she loved, people who cared about her, and plans for the future. This isn’t a story about spectacle or conspiracy. It’s about a woman who did everything right — and the system that still couldn’t save her.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy