About this episode

The episode covers the murder of Colleen Ritzer by Philip Chism and the subsequent trial and failed insanity defense.

FROM THE VAULT! ***Hi friends, Ash and Chantal pulled one of their first episodes from the vault this week. Brand new episode coming Friday!*** Colleen Ritzer was a 24-year-old math teacher who believed no student was beyond reaching. On October 22, 2013, that belief left her alone with a 14-year-old freshman named Philip Chism at Danvers High School. This week we cover the murder, the trial, the failed insanity defense, and the teacher who deserved so much better. Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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