193. Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom: Inside the Aftermath of a Knoxville Nightmare (Part IV)

About this episode

This episode discusses the aftermath of the Christian-Newsom case, including the current status of the killers, legal reforms, and the families' ongoing fight for remembrance.

In this final episode, we learn where the killers are today (spoiler: they're all still in prison and likely always will be), the two laws passed in Channon and Chris's names that protect future victims, the families' ongoing fight to ensure they're never forgotten, a little about the families and some personal struggles they’ve faced, the racial controversy that surrounded the case, and more. Resources and Support For Survivors of Sexual Violence: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) RAINN Online Chat: online.rainn.org For Crime Victims and Families: National Center for Victims of Crime: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) Parents of Murdered Children: www.pomc.org For Mental Health Support: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 IN LOVING MEMORY Channon Gail Christian April 29, 1985 - January 9, 2007 Beloved daughter, friend, student, golfer, and beautiful soul. Hugh Christopher Newsom Jr. September 21, 1983 - January 7, 2007 Beloved son, carpenter, baseball player, and kind heart. They were loved. They are remembered. They will never be forgotten. Sources…

People in this episode

Host: Paige Elmore

Topics covered

• true crime
• victim advocacy
• legal reforms
• racial controversy
• family struggles
• remembrance

Keywords

• Channon Christian
• Christopher Newsom
• Knoxville
• true crime
• victim support
• legal reforms
• racial controversy
• family struggles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RAINN, National Center for Victims of Crime, Parents of Murdered Children, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, SAMHSA National Helpline

Places: Knoxville

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