Chronicle 109: "Deadly Protection"

Chronicle 109: "Deadly Protection"

From Campus Crime Chronicles by Nicole Turner

March 9, 2026 · 23 min · Season 6 · Episode 109

About this episode

A fight at Kentucky State University escalates into gunfire, resulting in one student's death and questions about self-defense and justice.

Picture this: A fight breaks out on the campus of Kentucky State University. One particular college student is in danger, so his father shows up to protect him. But what begins as protection quickly escalates into gunfire. By the end of the night, one student is dead, and another is critically injured. Then, in a twist of fate that defies almost every expectation of justice, the man who pulled the trigger walks free – while the father of the deceased student is the one who ends up behind bars. This is a case that forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about self-defense, accountability, and how the justice system decides who is allowed to claim fear – and who pays the ultimate price for it. Listen now to hear the full story. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Turner

Topics covered

  • self-defense
  • justice system
  • accountability
  • gun violence
  • college campus crime

Keywords

  • Kentucky State University
  • self-defense
  • gunfire
  • justice system
  • college crime

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Places: Kentucky State University

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