
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.
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AFTERMATH
05/08/18 • 2 min
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.

It stays with you
AFTERMATH
07/03/18 • 43 min
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.

It’s like two lives lost
AFTERMATH
06/19/18 • 41 min
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.

You’re going back to East Oakland
AFTERMATH
06/05/18 • 42 min
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.

I wasn’t going to leave her
AFTERMATH
05/22/18 • 35 min
Best friends Carmen Alegria and Angelica Soto did everything together — and that includes saving each other from a gunman on a rampage.

If you’re a fool at 40
AFTERMATH
06/26/18 • 37 min
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.

I was the gatekeeper
AFTERMATH
06/12/18 • 45 min
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.

I see ‘em every day
AFTERMATH
05/29/18 • 38 min
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.

05/22/18 • 39 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does AFTERMATH have?
AFTERMATH currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does AFTERMATH cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on AFTERMATH?
The episode title 'It stays with you' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on AFTERMATH?
The average episode length on AFTERMATH is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of AFTERMATH released?
Episodes of AFTERMATH are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of AFTERMATH?
The first episode of AFTERMATH was released on May 8, 2018.
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