S09E37: Anger is An Energy Pt.2 of 2 (The Tina Resch Story)
Summary
This episode concludes Season 9 by recounting the tragic life of Tina Resch, the "poltergeist girl," following her initial media fame. It details her failed attempts to prove her psychokinetic abilities to researcher William Roll and her subsequent descent into domestic abuse, including her marriage to James Bennett. The narrative culminates in the death of her infant daughter, Amber, leading to Tina’s imprisonment for felony murder despite her claims of innocence. The story ends with Tina remaining incarcerated after decades of denied parole, highlighting the cycle of trauma and the human …
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introductions
Episode intro and content warnings
Tina's accident and initial skepticism
Testing at William Roll's house
Neuron and crystal experiments
Podcast advertisements
Psychological evaluation and return home
Life in Columbus and family conflict
Court proceedings and unadoption
Tina's adulthood and new daughter
Amber's early life and parenting struggles
Podcast advertisements
Amber's death and arrest
Funeral and media coverage
Trial, plea, and sentencing
David's release and Tina's reflection
Resources and series conclusion
Final podcast advertisements
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