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Murder in the Age of Social Media 📱 #HashtagHomicide

February 28, 2026 / 01:24

This episode discusses online manipulation, grooming, and the tragic case of Gabby, highlighting the dangers of social media for young people. Key topics include the nature of online interactions, the premeditated attack in Gabby's case, and the impact of jealousy and control in relationships.

The conversation begins with a call to emergency services, where a person reports an altercation that left them as the only survivor. This sets the stage for discussing the complexities of online relationships and the potential for deception.

Gabby's case is examined as a unique example of someone who was highly visible on social media before disappearing. The discussion emphasizes her lack of escape and the control exerted by her attacker.

The episode highlights the need for awareness regarding online dangers, particularly for children, stressing that they should not be burdened with devices at a young age.

TL;DR

The episode highlights online manipulation and the dangers of social media through Gabby's tragic case.

Episode

1:24
00:00:00
Essics, police emergency.
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>> Hi there. Um, I need police and a
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forensic team to my address, please.
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>> What do you mean?
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>> My friend and I got into an altercation
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and I'm the only one who came out alive.
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>> Social media is a huge part of where
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interactions take place for young
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people. Online manipulation and grooming
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can be a very slow and subtle [music]
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process. Is this really a 17-year-old or
00:00:31
could it be somebody pretending to be
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something they're not?
00:00:34
>> Gabby's case was so unique in that she
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was so [music] visible on social media
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until she just vanished.
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>> She had nowhere to go, right? There was
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no escape.
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>> He was looking for someone he could
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overpower.
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>> There was obviously an element of
00:00:48
jealousy there. Why aren't you
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responding as quickly as you should be?
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He was in control and [music] he wanted
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to control the narrative.
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>> This was very much a premeditated
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attack. It was clear this was a case of
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of homicide.
00:01:03
>> This case was a wakeup call for everyone
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about the dangers of the online world.
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Online contact, online communication.
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>> Children need [music] childhood. They
00:01:14
don't need devices in their hands.

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This episode stands out for the following:

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    Most heartbreaking
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  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 70
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Episode Highlights

  • The Dangers of Online Manipulation
    Online manipulation and grooming can be a slow and subtle process, particularly for young people.
    @ 00m 22s
    February 28, 2026
  • Gabby's Unique Case
    Gabby's case was unique as she was highly visible on social media until she vanished.
    @ 00m 34s
    February 28, 2026
  • A Premeditated Attack
    This was very much a premeditated attack, clearly a case of homicide.
    @ 00m 55s
    February 28, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • She had nowhere to go, right? There was no escape.
    Murder in the Age of Social Media 📱 #HashtagHomicide
  • This case was a wakeup call for everyone about the dangers of the online world.
    Murder in the Age of Social Media 📱 #HashtagHomicide
  • Children need childhood. They don't need devices in their hands.
    Murder in the Age of Social Media 📱 #HashtagHomicide

Key Moments

  • Altercation00:09
  • Social Media Impact00:17
  • Control and Jealousy00:44
  • Wakeup Call01:03
  • Childhood vs. Devices01:14

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