Episode
SURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
52:36
Published: Mon Jan 24 2022
Description
When 17-year-old Chrystul Kizer is arrested for first-degree murder in Milwaukee, the investigation uncovers a connection between her and her victim that can’t be ignored. And it mirrors an eerily similar story -- that of Cyntoia Brown -- that played out over a 15-year span in Tennessee.To learn more about The Mission of the Indiana Protection of Abused and Trafficked Humans Taskforce (IPATH) or to view their resources please visit HERE. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/survived-chrystul-kizer-cyntoia-brown/
Chapters
Police start investigating the background of Randy, the victim of a house fire, to find clues about his death.
00:00 - 05:20 (05:20)
Summary
Police start investigating the background of Randy, the victim of a house fire, to find clues about his death. Cell phone found in the car and recent charges against Randy's visitor Crystal make the investigation more complex.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police arrested Randy for multiple charges related to child sex crimes and found hundreds of photos and videos featuring underage black girls, some as young as 12.
05:20 - 11:45 (06:24)
Summary
Police arrested Randy for multiple charges related to child sex crimes and found hundreds of photos and videos featuring underage black girls, some as young as 12.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
Randy, a high-profile financier, is accused of sex trafficking and abuse by Crystal, who claims he sold her to other men for sex and sexually abused young girls.
11:45 - 20:26 (08:40)
Summary
Randy, a high-profile financier, is accused of sex trafficking and abuse by Crystal, who claims he sold her to other men for sex and sexually abused young girls. The prosecution alleges that Crystal was texting about a stolen car at the time of the crime, while Crystal claims she told Randy she was 19 years old.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
An affirmative defense under Wisconsin law provides protection to victims of human trafficking from prosecution for crimes related to their trafficking.
20:26 - 29:52 (09:26)
Summary
An affirmative defense under Wisconsin law provides protection to victims of human trafficking from prosecution for crimes related to their trafficking. This can help bridge the gap between prosecution and defense, as well as provides protection to victims of domestic violence.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
The documentary 'Murder to Mercy' highlights Tennessee's harsh mandatory minimums for juveniles being tried in adult court, a practice that happens more often than what is acknowledged, leading to sentences that can exceed 60 years.
29:52 - 35:16 (05:23)
Summary
The documentary 'Murder to Mercy' highlights Tennessee's harsh mandatory minimums for juveniles being tried in adult court, a practice that happens more often than what is acknowledged, leading to sentences that can exceed 60 years. The documentary tells the story of Sentoya Brown, who was given a 60-year minimum sentence with no parole for 51 years for killing a man she claimed was soliciting her for sex.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who purchased her for sex, but a new Tennessee law brings attention to her case and sparks a reassessment of the justice system's treatment of minors in such cases.
35:16 - 39:45 (04:29)
Summary
Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who purchased her for sex, but a new Tennessee law brings attention to her case and sparks a reassessment of the justice system's treatment of minors in such cases.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
Sentoya Brown was a victim of human trafficking and was sentenced to life in prison for murder.
39:45 - 48:23 (08:38)
Summary
Sentoya Brown was a victim of human trafficking and was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Her team is now seeking a commuted sentence from first degree murder to second degree murder, which could give her a chance of being released earlier and receiving proper help.
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
Annalise's desire for a younger dog was replaced with Arthur, a cantankerous old pug, who helped her to heal from domestic violence and learn to laugh again.
48:23 - 52:13 (03:49)
Summary
Annalise's desire for a younger dog was replaced with Arthur, a cantankerous old pug, who helped her to heal from domestic violence and learn to laugh again. This led her to work at Abuse Recovery Ministry Services, a passionate organization dedicated to healing women from domestic violence.