I’ve enjoyed your podcast so far—though I’m a new listener, so we’ll see how it goes. What makes a podcast stand out is how it differentiates itself, and unfortunately, too many podcasters seem to feel the need to cuss just because they have a microphone. To me, there’s trash and there’s class, and unnecessary profanity can distract from the story.
Yours is very minimal compared to many others, which I appreciate, but I’d encourage walking that fine line—the story you’re telling is strong enough on its own. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I was raised to believe that what comes out of your mouth says a lot about you, and it’s worth choosing words carefully.
That aside, I wanted to clarify something you mentioned. You stated that in Colorado, you CANT be on your parents’ insurance past the age of 26 and touched on Teresa possibly being disabled. While it hasn’t been confirmed whether she is disabled, the fact that she’s older and still on her mother’s insurance strongly suggests she may have a disability and possibly receives assistance. Just because there’s no public record of disability doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Privacy laws protect such information, and there’s no way to know unless it’s disclosed.
As a disabled veteran, for example, my status isn’t public knowledge unless I choose to share it. Ultimately, whether Teresa was or wasn’t disabled is largely irrelevant. What matters is understanding her circumstances and avoiding assumptions. At the same time, it’s clear she didn’t handle caregiving responsibilities well, but it’s important to consider context. Chronic conditions, like depressive disorders, can make daily tasks daunting and isolating. It’s easy to mistake that for laziness, but it’s more complex than it seems. Covering topics like this requires examining all angles neutrally; otherwise, tunnel vision and bias can creep in. I don’t believe she was personally involved in the disappearance of the trio, but context matters when forming judgments.
For reference, my son is still on my insurance in Colorado because he’s a full-time student. There are specific requirements, and rules for individuals with disabilities differ. However, if you do have a disability in the state of Colorado, you can be on your parents insurance after the age of 26 but there are strict requirements. If Teresa was diagnosed at a younger age, that would explain why she remains on her mother’s plan.
I just wanted to correct this point because accuracy is crucial in true crime podcasts, especially regarding state laws and regulations. You sounded quite certain when you said that in Colorado, someone cannot be on their parents’ insurance at 26, and I wanted to clarify that this is not the case. This rule has been in place for at least the nine years I’ve lived here.
