S6E7 Three Attacks. One Pattern. What Every One of These Killers Had in Common

About this episode

The episode explores the common patterns among three recent acts of targeted violence.

Thanks to Imron Corporation for hosting this live episode of Stop the Killing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, recorded in January 2025. What do a vehicle attack in New Orleans…a car explosion in Las Vegas…and a targeted assassination in New York… all have in common? More than you think. In this special live episode — recorded on the field at SoFi Stadium in January 2025 — Sarah and Katherine break down three recent, high-profile cases and reveal the patterns that link them. Because while the headlines call them different things — terrorism, explosion, assassination — the reality is much simpler, and much more important: They are all acts of targeted violence. And if we understand the patterns, we have a chance to stop them. A vehicle used as a weapon.14 people killed. Dozens injured. How the attacker carried out reconnaissance beforehand Why temporary security gaps (like removed bollards) mattered The warning signs that were there before the attack How planning and opportunity collided in real time A shocking incident outside a Trump hotel just hours later. Why this was not what it first appeared to be The role of mental health and personal crisis How quickly speculation can…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Guest: Katherine

Topics covered

• targeted violence
• patterns in crime
• high-profile cases
• mental health
• misinformation
• security gaps

Keywords

• targeted violence
• vehicle attack
• car explosion
• assassination
• mental health
• misinformation
• security gaps

Sponsors

Imron Corporation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Los Angeles, New Orleans, Las Vegas, New York, SoFi Stadium

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