KILLER: George Sodini | Bridgeville, PA 2009

KILLER: George Sodini | Bridgeville, PA 2009

From Obscura: A True Crime Podcast by Justin Drown

February 24, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 195

About this episode

This episode covers the tragic shooting by George Sodini at a gym in Bridgeville, PA, exploring his background and the aftermath of the attack.

In Bridgeville, PA, George Sodini executed a chilling attack inside a gym. Featuring real audio. George Alfred Sodini, 48. He was a systems analyst, once invisible and misunderstood, who turned his personal darkness into devastation. On August 4, 2009, in Collier Township, Pennsylvania, Sodini walked into an LA Fitness gym with a duffel bag, setting the stage for chaos. As he turned off the lights in a crowded aerobics class, the room descended into terror as he opened fire. By night's end, three women lay dead, and several others were injured. The investigation revealed a disturbing blog chronicling Sodini's loneliness and rage, providing a glimpse into a troubled mind plotting revenge. The evidence was overwhelming, with cameras capturing the moments leading up to the horror. The case never reached a courtroom closure, as Sodini took his own life at the scene. His actions left a community scarred and searching for answers. This episode features court recordings and 911 calls. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura: Patreon | Website | Apple Premium Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check…

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • shooting
  • mental health
  • investigation

Keywords

  • George Sodini
  • LA Fitness
  • Bridgeville
  • aerobics class
  • court recordings
  • 911 calls

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Places: Bridgeville, PA, Collier Township, Pennsylvania

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