AFTERMATH

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From the Accused podcast team, Aftermath is an episodic look at survivors of gun violence. Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed in the blink of an eye. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: They’ve survived a gunshot.

EPISODE 1

Some people have a spirit of resilience

Neglectful parents, and neighbors who looked the other way, set the stage for Clai Lasher-Sommers’ stepfather to shoot her in the back when she was 13 years old.

39 min
EPISODE 2

I wasn’t going to leave her

Best friends Carmen Alegria and Angelica Soto did everything together — and that includes saving each other from a gunman on a rampage.

36 min
EPISODE 3

I see ‘em every day

Michael Green was just 12 years old when someone opened fire and blasted him in the arm while he played basketball near his house. Police say he still lives down the street from the alleged shooter, who was never tried.

39 min
EPISODE 4

You’re going back to East Oakland

Javier Arango can’t remember a time when his life wasn’t immersed in violence. Born in conflict-ravaged Colombia, he moved to Oakland for refuge — only to be paralyzed by a bullet.

42 min
EPISODE 5

I was the gatekeeper

At 23 years old, Layla Bush was excited to work her first full-time job after college. Then a politically motivated gunman opened fire at her work, killing one. She remembers that the shooter looked her in the eye, acknowledging what he was doing just before he pulled the trigger.

45 min
EPISODE 6

It’s like two lives lost

After attending the funeral of a friend, Ra’Shauna Brown was chatting with other mourners when a gunman opened fire, killing three. Police said the shooting was part of a nine-day rampage that began over a stolen bracelet.

41 min
EPISODE 7

If you’re a fool at 40

Five bullets, including one to the spine, left Will Thomas paralyzed. More than 10 years later, Will is finally taking some control of his life and looking to create a better future.

38 min
EPISODE 8

It stays with you

When a classmate shot Hollan Holm in the head, he handled it with dark humor. But when, more than 20 years later, his daughter described an active shooter drill at her school, Holm couldn’t find it funny anymore.

43 min
05/08/2018

Coming Soon: Aftermath

We hear all too often about the casualties of gun violence in America. But what about the survivors? Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed with the pull of a trigger. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: they’ve survived a gunshot.

2 min

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Coming Soon: Aftermath

We hear all too often about the casualties of gun violence in America. But what about the survivors? Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed with the pull of a trigger. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: they’ve survived a gunshot.

05/08/2018

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503 Ratings

Great

Nov 12

Mehitchcock

Really beautifully done! It never spends so much time on the detail details of the crime for shock value, but it gives a voice to all the people whose lives were changed. So many of these kinds of stories talk about who was killed why the person did it what they were sentenced, and it just uses the wounded as an afterthought.. But here we get to spend significant time with the wounded and just see what it’s like to be a victim of this type of crime. And it was also funny the way they hijacked any and circumvented any possible stupid criticism from dumb conservatives by making it clear that most of the victims have gun violence don’t even hate guns and they’re not even against the second amendment.
This is important

03/12/2022

acheybrenda

Thank you for telling the part of the story that no one ever tells. In order to solve, or lessen gun violence we need to examine all aspects. This is the #1 biggest reason we need better gun control. These devastating, life altering stories should pull on the heartstrings. I have always been an advocate for better gun laws but the moment that really got me was Sandy Hook. After that happened and absolutely nothing was done about gun control, Americans decided it was ok that these children were shot up in an elementary school. We will just pray for the families and blame mental illness and spread conspiracy theories and do nothing. So those are my thoughts. Thank you again for doing this, it is very important.
Fantastic

02/19/2022

TN Christie

Yet another amazing podcast but I knew it would be as soon as I heard Amber Hunt’s voice. She is also amazing. These survivors are so strong and inspiring. Thanks to all for sharing your stories with us. Sending love ❤️ Christie
Awesome podcast

12/28/2021

ImAmouser

This was one of my favorite podcasts. I loved hearing the perspective of survivors and honoring the fallen through making their story known. Amber, great job with this!!

From the Accused podcast team, Aftermath is an episodic look at survivors of gun violence. Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed in the blink of an eye. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: They’ve survived a gunshot.