In the early hours of July 23rd, 2013, Amy Lord was heading out of her apartment for a morning gym session with a friend. At the same time, just a few blocks away, a woman had been brutally attacked, and the assailant was now prowling the streets in search of his next target. When he spotted Amy, the events that followed would send shockwaves through South Boston…

Special thanks to Kayleigh Ballantyne for her courage, insight, and willingness to speak with us for this episode. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/guardian



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In the early hours of July 23rd, 2013, Amy Lord was heading out of her apartment for a morning gym session with a friend. At the same time, just a few blocks away, a woman had been brutally attacked, and the assailant was now prowling the streets in search of his next target. When he spotted Amy, the events that followed would send shockwaves through South Boston…
Special thanks to Kayleigh Ballantyne for her courage, insight, and willingness to speak with us for this episode. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at <a href="https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/guardian">https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/guardian</a> 
 
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The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC. 

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC.

Invisible Choir

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

Guardian Angel

On October 25th, 2018, staff at the California Men’s Colony Prison in San Luis Obispo noticed their beloved co-worker 64-year-old Athena Valentiny had not arrived at work.  This absence prompted a wellness check, as was their standard procedure.  But it was when two security guards tasked with checking up on Athena noticed her car was still parked in front of her home that they began to worry.  To make matters worse, they noticed what appeared to be blood on her window shades.  With Athena’s well being put into question, Grover Beach Police were dispatched and, to their horror, they found Athena viciously stabbed to death in her bedroom.  As for who was responsible, there was a laundry list of potential suspects.  But after some digging, investigators narrowed it down to one person, and with this discovery was a story, and a road trip, almost too far-fetched to be real. 



Written by Trevor Pason , Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/roadtrip



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On October 25th, 2018, staff at the California Men’s Colony Prison in San Luis Obispo noticed their beloved co-worker 64-year-old Athena Valentiny had not arrived at work.  This absence prompted a wellness check, as was their standard procedure.  But it was when two security guards tasked with checking up on Athena noticed her car was still parked in front of her home that they began to worry.  To make matters worse, they noticed what appeared to be blood on her window shades.  With Athena’s well being put into question, Grover Beach Police were dispatched and, to their horror, they found Athena viciously stabbed to death in her bedroom.  As for who was responsible, there was a laundry list of potential suspects.  But after some digging, investigators narrowed it down to one person, and with this discovery was a story, and a road trip, almost too far-fetched to be real. 
 
Written by Trevor Pason , Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at <a href="https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/roadtrip">https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/roadtrip</a>  
 
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The Road Trip

On June 28th, 2023, the University of Waterloo in Ontario, CA conducted a successful campus-wide test of its WatSAFE Emergency Alert System. However, just 93 minutes later, the unthinkable happened when a former student entered a Gender Issues lecture and unleashed a horrifying hate-fueled attack… 

Written and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/getouthidefight



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On June 28th, 2023, the University of Waterloo in Ontario, CA conducted a successful campus-wide test of its WatSAFE Emergency Alert System. However, just 93 minutes later, the unthinkable happened when a former student entered a Gender Issues lecture and unleashed a horrifying hate-fueled attack… 
Written and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at <a href="https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/getouthidefight">https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/getouthidefight</a> 
 
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Get Out. Hide. Fight.

On May 7th, 2019, 62-year-old Kenneth Herring drove through a red light and struck a semi-trailer truck off I-285 in Clayton County, GA. Thankfully, no one was hurt. But when witnesses pulled off to the side of the road to check on things, they noticed Kenneth acting strangely. After he suddenly fled the accident scene, bystander Hannah Payne jumped into her Jeep to pursue him, against the advice of a 911 dispatcher… 

Written by Sam Foster, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/badsamaritan



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On May 7th, 2019, 62-year-old Kenneth Herring drove through a red light and struck a semi-trailer truck off I-285 in Clayton County, GA. Thankfully, no one was hurt. But when witnesses pulled off to the side of the road to check on things, they noticed Kenneth acting strangely. After he suddenly fled the accident scene, bystander Hannah Payne jumped into her Jeep to pursue him, against the advice of a 911 dispatcher… 
Written by Sam Foster, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at <a href="https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/badsamaritan">https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/badsamaritan</a>   
 
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<li>BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/invisiblechoir">https://betterhelp.com/invisiblechoir</a> and get on your way to being your best self. </li>
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