Crisis & Consequences is a true crime podcast with a purpose, where we step out of our daily lives and dive into murder stories and the complicated humans behind them.
Hosted by Charity Doyle and Karabeth Borresen, each episode blends storytelling, dark humor, and real conversation — because sometimes the best way to understand crisis is by getting lost in a really good crime story.
All proceeds support OneHeart’s mission to empower people to overcome crisis and achieve self-sustainability.
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Charity Doyle tackles life’s challenges and lifts hearts with equal measures of grit, grace, and big ideas. Engineer by training and leader by nature, Charity didn’t just help create OneHeart—she project-managed it into existence, then became its first CEO, steering the mission of empowering people to overcome crisis and achieve self-sustainability.
When she’s not strengthening communities, Charity is founding ventures like FOQUS, a smarter hiring platform that helps employers and jobseekers cut through the noise. Her career reads like a “let’s make things better” playlist, from tutoring youth in detention programs to serving on executive boards across health, professional student life, and entertainment sectors.
In the Crisis & Consequences studio, Charity brings the heart, humor, and curiosity that make even the darkest true crime stories engaging. She balances big laughs with thoughtful insights, helping listeners understand the human complexities behind crime while staying connected to the show’s mission of purpose-driven impact. With Charity at the mic, expect honesty, energy, and a podcast that’s anything but ordinary.
Karabeth “KB” Borresen joins the Crisis & Consequences podcast studio alongside Charity to explore the dark, twisted, and sometimes downright baffling stories of human behavior—with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of curiosity.
KB wears many hats (and sometimes a headset): she’s the Brand & Marketing Director for OneHeart and its family of mission-driven ventures—including this podcast, HomeBrew Coffee Shop, and FOQUS, a smarter hiring platform. Since day one, she’s helped shape OneHeart’s voice, share its impact, and spotlight the resilience of the people it serves.
Known for her quick wit, thoughtful creativity, and talent for finding humor in the darkest corners, KB brings a light touch to heavy stories. She’s here to ask the questions, offer perspective, and keep the conversation engaging—sometimes funny, sometimes haunting, but always real.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
In this delightfully absurd and thought-provoking episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of escape scenarios with a twist—each one wrapped in a “Would You Rather” dilemma that blends trauma, healing, and hilarity. From dodging donut-wielding ex-cops to navigating the foster care system on a unicycle, we explore the wild ways people might choose to flee their circumstances… if only life came with a costume budget and a flair for the dramatic.
Highlights Include:
Choosing between cat video spam or donut-stalking ex-cops
Escaping toxic relationships via llama farming or mime therapy
Facing court in a clown suit vs. deliberating among pool toys
Tackling childhood trauma recovery in rhyme or in a chicken suit
And yes, living in a taco-shaped tiny house while wearing a sombrero
Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, or just someone who appreciates the healing power of humor, this episode invites you to laugh, reflect, and imagine your own escape—one ridiculous choice at a time.
Tune in for a ride of empathy, absurdity, and escape artistry.
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Booby hatch? Bughouse? Hilarious names for serious places. The Escape Pod goes inside mental institutions of the past to share the tragic tale of Genevieve Pilarski who, essentially, was committed in the 1940s for being strong-willed and desiring independence, nothing more. But others had better fates – escaping the horrors of such places and turning their experiences into advocacy. Nelli Bly, for example, was an early “under-cover” journalist who intentionally got herself committed in order to expose what was really happening behind closed doors. Join the ladies of The Escape Pod this week for this great escape from the “bughouse.”
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 2:57 Intro to this week’s topic
Topic #2 4:43 Genevieve Pilarski
Topic #3 7:54 Evaluate this! The EP takes a detour
Topic #4 9:57 Patient expresses her concerns
Topic #5 18:14 Escape artists become advocates
Topic #6 24:05 Nelli Bly
Topic #7 35:44 Escapism, co-host-style!
Resources & Links
Driving Her Crazy
The Story of Gennie Pilarski
Manteno State Hospital Blog
Elizabeth Packard
The Reporter Who Went Undercover at an Asylum
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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
In this episode, The Escape Pod takes us back to 1980 and the disappearance and subsequent murder of Candace Rough Surface, an 18-year-old member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Her case highlights a broader crisis: Indigenous people account for a disproportionate share of missing persons, and Indigenous women in particular face alarming rates of violence. This. Has. To. Stop. In South Dakota, Indigenous people account for roughly 60% of missing persons cases. Today’s story is about one of the rare cases that was actually solved.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 4:09 Intro to this week’s episode
Topic #2 8:03 August 1980: 18yo woman goes missing near Mobridge, SD
Topic #3 16:33 15 years later: This cold case gets reopened
Topic #4 31:08 Escapism, co-host-style!
Resources & Links
Mobridge Man Who Raped and Killed Standing Rock Woman Granted Parole
Man Who Raped and Killed 18-Year-Old Girl Released from Prison
Suspect Finally Pleads Guilty After 16 Years
Crime Junkie Podcast: Candace Rough Surface
Seattle Times Archive March 17, 1996. Candace Rough Surface
MMIP Cases in South Dakota Remain High—New Efforts Hope to Change That
The Epidemic of Missing Indigenous Women
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
A closer look at the case of Jeff Prible revealed a labyrinth of allegations, unanswered questions, and prosecutorial tactics that challenge the foundations of justice. This week, The Escape Pod delves into allegations of misconduct against the same prosecutor in several other cases and the broader implications for the justice system. Draw your own conclusions as we conclude this two-part series on the precarious balance between finding justice and risking a wrongful conviction.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 :01 Part 1 recap
Topic #2 5:09 Investigative reporters zero in on New Mexico cold case
Topic #3 13:17 The case of David Temple
Topic #4 20:15 Third case is the charm?
Topic #5 27:18 Revisiting Jeff Prible’s case
Topic #5 40:00 When the title strikes!
Resources & Links
Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Texas Death Row Inmate
Appeals Court Restores Death Sentence of Bank Robber Convicted of Murdering Five People
Texas Federal Judge Overturns Death-Row Prisoner’s Conviction
Cold Case Killer Kelly Siegler Is a True-Crime Celebrity. Did She Frame an Innocent Man for Murder?
Texas Political Prisoner: The Case for Ronald Jeffrey Prible Jr.'s Exoneration
The Intercept Newsletter
Cold Justice S02E15 Sunspot Highway
Land of Entrapment Blog
Unreasonable Doubt: Did Kelly Siegler Really Railroad an Innocent Man Eight Years Ago?
Prible v. Lumpkin: Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner
Prible v. Lumpkin: Brief in Opposition
Ronald Prible Jr. Photo: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
David Temple sentencing: Former HS Coach Sentenced to Life for Murder of Pregnant Wife
CBS News: Belinda Temple Murder Case
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
A man convicted of capital murder claims his innocence and points to suppressed evidence and manipulated informant testimony as factors in his conviction. A prosecutor renowned for her dramatic courtroom presentations and role on a true crime television show claims she got the right man. Draw your own conclusions as The Escape Pod launches a two-part series examining the reliability of circumstantial evidence and the ethical responsibilities of prosecutors.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 2:44 The importance of the narrative
Topic #2 6:18 April 1999: The crime
Topic #3 14:37 2001: A new prosecutor enters the scene
Topic #4 25:32 “Cold Justice”
Topic #5 30:30 Escapism, co-host-style
Resources & Links
Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Texas Death Row Inmate
Appeals Court Restores Death Sentence of Bank Robber Convicted of Murdering Five People
Texas Federal Judge Overturns Death-Row Prisoner’s Conviction
Cold Case Killer Kelly Siegler Is a True-Crime Celebrity. Did She Frame an Innocent Man for Murder?
Texas Political Prisoner: The Case for Ronald Jeffrey Prible Jr.'s Exoneration
The Intercept Newsletter
Cold Justice S02E15 Sunspot Highway
Land of Entrapment Blog
Unreasonable Doubt: Did Kelly Siegler Really Railroad an Innocent Man Eight Years Ago?
Prible v. Lumpkin: Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner
Prible v. Lumpkin: Brief in Opposition
Ronald Prible Jr. Photo: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
David Temple sentencing: Former HS Coach Sentenced to Life for Murder of Pregnant Wife
CBS News: Belinda Temple Murder Case
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
A transgender teen tries to escape her own fears and anxieties to connect with a real person in the real world; instead, her solo venture to a London park gets cut cruelly short by an unimaginable act of brutality. The story of Brianna Ghey stands as a poignant reminder of the perils faced by those seeking only love and understanding. This week, The Escape Pod takes us back to February 2023 to unravel the harrowing details of Brianna’s final days and the profound impact her story has on the ongoing fight against hatred and prejudice.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 1:31 Escaping unfortunate typos
Topic #2 6:13 Meet Brianna Ghey
Topic #3 11:19 A fake friendship revealed
Topic #4 21:58 Brianna’s parents speak out
Topic #5 28:20 Escapism, co-host-style
Resources & Links
16-year-old killers of transgender teenager in England sentenced for 'sadistic' murder | AP News
Jury convicts boy and girl in England of murdering transgender teenager in frenzied knife attack | AP News
Brianna Ghey's teen killers Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe named and pictured - Mirror Online
Brianna Ghey: teenagers fascinated with torture and death meticulously planned transgender girl’s brutal murder | The Independent
Talk TV: “They WILL Face A Life Sentence”
History of Jenkinson and Ratcliffe
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Americans are certainly not the only people who mark major holidays by shooting explosives with pretty colors high into the air. Our friends in the United Kingdom have a rather unique holiday in the fall, Bonfire Night, which typically includes – you guessed it – bonfires, fireworks, and other festival-type activities. But in one particular U.K. community, the use of fireworks started to become more felonious than fun. How did the authorities there help the townspeople escape the chaos? Find out in this Escape Bite mini-sode!
Resources & Links
Guy Fawkes background
Historic Royal Palaces: Guy Fawkes info
Bonfire Nights in Bristol
Operation Hercules
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
DISCLAIMER: Comments and stories shared in this episode are not intended to demean anyone, but – rather – to find a little “funny” in the extremely challenging work that is the human services field.
A popular Escape Pod guest is back – and taking us on a trip back to Left Field. This is where we go to find humor on hard days in the human services world because, as it turns out, humans coming out of crisis mode say and do the darndest things, and we’re here for it.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 1:09 Chad returns!
Topic #2 8:27 The List: Documenting the comments that crack us up
Topic #3 22:35 Come on vacation, stay on ... WHAT?!
Topic #4 30:23 Escapism, co-host-style
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