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The Dark Side of the Pacific Northwest: Cold Cases and Modern Violence

Author
Mario Magaña
Published
Fri 23 May 2025
Episode Link
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Cold cases and modern crimes merge as we explore the unfinished search for Teekah Lewis, a toddler who vanished from a Tacoma bowling alley in 1999, and the evolution of criminal activity throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• Teekah Lewis investigation sees new activity with a three-day excavation at a Tacoma property based on a "multi-pronged tip"
• Authorities confirmed they did not find Teekah's remains but suggest the investigation continues with potential other locations
• Gary Ridgway (Green River Killer) recently led authorities on a search for additional victims' remains that yielded no new discoveries
• Modified handguns with "Glock switches" transforming urban violence by turning semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic
• Recent mass shooting in Pioneer Square resulted in over 100 rounds fired in under a minute with multiple victims
• United States is both the leading producer and consumer of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) globally
• Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces working to address evolving technology challenges including AI face-swapping apps
• Experts advise parents to create open communication with children about online safety without fear of punishment

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