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This Denim Day special is live with Dana and Chloe on Red Flags and Body Bags.

What started as one 18-year-old girl’s r*pe case in Italy in 1992 became a worldwide symbol of resistance when the Supreme Court overturned her attacker’s conviction — because she was wearing tight jeans. The court literally ruled that “it is nearly impossible to slip off tight jeans without the active collaboration of the person wearing them.”

Twenty-six years later in Cork, Ireland, a defense barrister held up a 17-year-old r*pe victim’s lace th*ng in open court and told the jury: “You have to look at the way she was dressed. She was wearing a th*ng with a lace front.”

Both cases used clothing as “evidence” of consent — and both sparked massive protests that gave birth to Denim Day.

In this powerful live episode we break down:

• The full stories behind the “jeans alibi” and the “thong trial”
• How victim-blaming still happens in courtrooms today
• The red flags every listener needs to recognize
• Why wearing denim on the last Wednesday of April is more than just a trend

We also share practical ways to spot and push back against clothing-based victim-blaming, plus resources for survivors.

Resources (pinned in comments & show notes):

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (US): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org
• Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
• DenimDay.org

If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, you are believed. What you were wearing was never consent.

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Our best crime shorts of the week all compiled into one video for you to binge! Dates are in the title. If you like what we do don't forget to follow and find us on all of our socials. Visit our link below to see more.

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Episode SummaryWelcome to Red Flag Rewind Fridays on Red Flags and Body Bags — where we dust off old cases that still hit hard today.

⚠️ Trigger WarningThis episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault, extreme violence, mutilation, and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you need to step away, we understand.

This week: the unforgettable story of Mary Bell Vincent (now Mary Bell McGriff). At just 15 years old, she was picked up while hitchhiking in California by Lawrence Singleton. What followed was hours of r*pe, t*rture, and a hatchet att*ck that severed both of her forearms. Believing her dead, Singleton threw her n*ked body over a 30-foot ravine.

But Mary survived in ways that still defy belief. This episode tells the full story — the little-known details, her heroic survival walk, the trial, Singleton’s later crimes, and how Mary rebuilt her life as an artist, mother, and advocate.

🆘 Resources & SupportIf you or someone you love has experienced s*xual violence or trauma:

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7
• Online chat: rainn.org
• Local victim services: Search “crime victim assistance” in your area

You are not alone. Help is available.

🔗 Mary’s Own Words – Must-Read 2023 InterviewsMary McGriff sat down for an incredibly honest three-part series with Key Peninsula News in 2023. These are the most detailed, recent interviews she has ever given:

• Part 1: The Heart of a Survivor – Blood, Courage, TriumphRead here
• Part 2: The Heart of a Survivor – Playing Bad Cards With Strong HandsRead here
• Part 3: The Heart of a Survivor – From Sorrow Comes SplendorRead here

📚 Additional Sources & Further Reading

• Court records and contemporary news coverage (Stanislaus County, 1979 & Hillsborough County, 1998)
• California “Singleton Bill” legislative history (1987)

💬 Listener ActionWhat did you think of this Red Flag Rewind episode? Drop it in the comments, DM me, or leave a voice note!

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New regular episode drops Wednesday with fresh red flags.

Until next Red Flag Rewind Friday… stay safe, watch for the flags, and remember: some stories end in body bags… but the strongest ones end with the survivor painting her own future.

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Ashley Stewart was a devoted mom of six, positivity advocate, and birthing-community supporter living her new life in Oswego, Illinois. On January 27, 2026, her ex-husband Ryan Dodd allegedly chased her into her own garage and stabb*d her to d*ath— while her current husband Adam watched the entire ambush unfold live on their home security cameras.

In this episode of Red Flags and Body Bags, We walk you through every chilling detail: the motion-activated GPS tracker Ryan hid under Ashley’s car bumper, his searches for “how to hide a GPS on a Ford Expedition,” the four surveillance runs on her home, the morning he was caught urinating behind garages in her neighborhood, and the emergency $15,000 child-support hearing scheduled for the very next day.

We break down the financial abuse that continued long after the 2022 divorce, the red flags Ashley tried to address just six days before the murder, and the little-known facts. This is the story of post-separation lethality, tech-enabled stalking, and why the deadliest time in an abusive relationship is often after you leave.

💔 Support Ashley’s family & children

The official GoFundMe to help Adam Stewart raise their 2-year-old son Syler and Ashley’s five other children:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-ashley-stewarts-family

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, financial abuse, or stalking:

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

thehotline.org

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New episodes drop weekly. Stay safe out there.

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Makayla Rene Settles was an 18-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, chasing her California dream. Just two days after moving in with her biological father in Moorpark, she was allegedly violently r*ped by him. She did everything right — fled, called for help, got a r*pe kit, and gave statements. His DNA was found inside her.

Five months later, the trauma became too much. Makayla d*ed by su*c*de in December 2025.

Now her family is fighting to make sure her voice is still heard in court.

This video covers the full timeline: the move to California, the alleged ass*ult on July 21, 2025, the arrest of Stephen Vincent Chavez, the devastating aftermath, the family’s viral campaign, the hearsay and r*pe shield issues, and the latest court update from April 21, 2026.

April 21, 2026 Hearing Update:

The early disposition conference was held in Ventura County Superior Court (Case #2025018307). The case is STILL ACTIVE and has NOT been dropped. Next court date: May 19, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. for the Preliminary Examination.

The Ventura County DA says they are continuing to prosecute and seeking prison time, but the family was told some of Makayla’s statements may not be usable because she can no longer testify.

Family & GoFundMe:

Carolina Sandoval (mom) and Crystal Sandoval (cousin) are leading the fight for justice. Support them here:

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-makayla-rene-settles

If you want justice for Makayla, share this video, comment “#JusticeForMakayla” below, and consider reaching out to the Ventura County DA’s office to keep pressure on the case.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This video discusses sexual assault, incest, and suicide.

#JusticeForMakayla #MakaylaSettles #TrueCrime #VenturaCounty #StephenChavez

Stephen Vincent Chavez has pleaded not guilty. All information is based on family statements, court records, and public reporting as of April 22, 2026. Rest in power, Makayla. 💜

Welcome back to Red Flags & Body Bags — this week we’re diving into North Carolina’s most bizarre true crime cases… the ones that will leave you questioning everything.

From unexplained disappearances…to shocking crimes that don’t make sense…these cases are some of the strangest and most unsettling stories to come out of North Carolina.

Some are solved. Some still raise questions. And some… just don’t add up.

If you’re into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and real-life cases that feel unreal, this compilation is for you.

Viewer discretion advised — these are real stories.

#truecrime #truestories #top5 #compilation #northcarolina #truecrimepodcast #crime #bizarrecrimes

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