Serial Short: Subway Safety Tips

This episode details an offender (Coral Eugene Watts) who killed women in several states and finally captured in Texas.  He told police he had killed many women. Due to a plea agreement and a mistake during his prosecution, he was set to be released from custody until an iron clad case was brought to the attention of prosecutors. 

In this episode, the State of California wants to parole two convicted child sex offenders (David Funston and Gregory Vogelsang) back into the community.  Even though both inmates were sentenced to multiple life terms in prison, the Parole Board deemed they are qualified for the "Elder Parole Program."   These offenders are still a danger to every child they encounter.  Learn what to do to protect your child and other children from such violent offenders. 

This episode will discuss some of the important myths and misconceptions about self-defense.  Anyone who leaves the safety of their home needs to know when they can defend themselves and expectations of the legal system.  This should be 101 for the safety of yourself and your loved ones. 

Martial arts are meant to build confidence and self-defense, but some instructors exploit trust to groom and abuse children.This episode exposes real cases of child abuse in martial arts dojos, the warning signs parents miss, and what to do immediately if you suspect abuse. If your child trains under authority, this is essential listening.

Some offenders exploit titles, uniforms, and perceived authority to gain trust.This episode examines real cases involving sex offenders who claimed martial arts status, how authority can be misused, and what patterns repeatedly appear in these crimes. A true-crime look at how respect and reputation can become tools for harm.

In 1963, Olympic skier Sonja McCaskie was stalked and brutally murdered inside her Reno, Nevada home.This episode breaks down the Thomas Bean case, examining how the crime unfolded, the warning behaviors that preceded it, and why investigators believe the violence would have escalated if he hadn’t been caught. A chilling true-crime case that exposes how obsession turns deadly.

Public restrooms are common, and often overlooked, risk environments.In this short episode, we share practical child safety guidelines for public bathrooms, including supervision basics, situational awareness tips, and simple habits that reduce risk. A quick, essential listen for anyone responsible for a child in public spaces.

Public nudity incidents can be confusing, and sometimes unsafe.In this short episode, we cover how to respond if you encounter a naked person in a public place, including situational awareness tips, when to disengage, and when to involve authorities. A quick public-safety listen focused on awareness, not panic.

College students are frequently targeted because of age, routine, and perceived vulnerability.This episode examines five real cases involving killers who chose college students as victims, breaking down the patterns behind these crimes and why this population is repeatedly targeted. A true-crime episode focused on awareness, not location.

Subway systems can be crowded, unpredictable, and high-risk environments.In this short episode, we share practical subway safety tips, including situational awareness on platforms, safer train positioning, and how to respond if someone poses a threat. A quick, useful listen for anyone who uses public transit.