About this episode

This episode covers the meticulously planned murder case of Lisa Berlanga by Adrian Loya, highlighting the bizarre details and tragic outcomes.

What happens when a bad night between friends spirals into a 250-page murder manifesto? This week on Triggered, we dive into the most meticulously planned crimes we've ever covered: the case of Adrian Loya, a U.S. Coast Guard petty officer who spent over a year plotting the murder of his former colleague Lisa Berlanga. From a friendship forged in the frozen tundra of Kodiak, Alaska to a premeditated attack on Cape Cod complete with fake bombs, a boombox blasting the Star Wars theme, and a GoPro strapped to his chest — this case is as bizarre as it is devastating. We're talking surveillance runs, a 250-page manifesto called "Loya Wars," a near-death ambush of a police officer, and a trial where three forensic experts couldn't agree on a single diagnosis. But at the center of all of it is Lisa Berlanga — a woman who deserved so much more than what she got. Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Content warning: this episode contains detailed discussion of premeditated murder, stalking, obsessive behavior, and gun violence. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Contact us at triggeredthepodcast.444@gmail.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chantal, Ashley

Topics covered

• premeditated murder
• true crime
• obsessive behavior
• surveillance
• trial
• manifesto

Keywords

• murder manifesto
• Adrian Loya
• Lisa Berlanga
• true crime
• premeditated attack
• surveillance runs
• forensic experts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Coast Guard

Books & works: Loya Wars

Places: Kodiak, Alaska, Cape Cod

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