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When Stacie Love married her former high school teacher, she thought it was a whirlwind romance. Two decades later, she discovered the truth behind the day their lives unraveled: a federal search, an unseen investigation, and a story far darker than she ever knew. Not Just A Terrible Story is a six-part investigation into one woman’s search for the truth, the scourge of alleged educator sexual misconduct, and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades.
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- Today32 min
The Guys at the Door | Episode 5
After Brett lost his teaching license, life was never the same. The rumor mill in Gresham was in full force. They needed an escape. But can Stacie truly escape if she doesn’t know what she’s running from?Check out Jim Cole's new podcast, Unlikely Allies: https://ourrescue.org/unlikelyalliesLearn more about Josh Findley's work: https://www.onemi-global.com/Reach out to our team at terriblestorypodcast@gmail.com.For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- Today16 min
BONUS | Our Conversation with TSPC
There’s only one publicly available document after TSPC revokes an educator’s teaching license. But what does it really say? How are the orders created? And can there be more to the story than what you find in the two page PDF on the internet? These are some of the many questions we asked TSPC that didn’t make it into the podcast.Reach out to our team at terriblestorypodcast@gmail.com.For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- 1 weeks ago56 min
The Rot Runs Deep | Episode 4
Stacie's story wasn't an anomaly. It happened in the choir program. In the band program. And people allege it happened on the basketball team. We dug into decades of archives, court records, and archival news coverage. Piece by piece, a pattern emerged—spanning forty years, multiple teachers, and countless survivors who were failed by the very people meant to protect them.Ezra Holmlund is now a comedian, follow his work here. Check out the Oregonian article here. To find more of the reporting we reference through out the episode check out the Oregonian News Archives.----If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in SchoolsCover art photo sourced from the Centennial High School Yearbook (1966) via Internet Archive.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
BONUS | Safety Rules Every Kid Needs to Know with Christy Keating
In Episode 3, we spoke with Christy Keating about what grooming is. But we still had a few more questions for her, like: What should parents look out for? How can parents protect their kids? And when should parents start talking to their kids about grooming?Christy shares her eight safety rules that every kid should know and gives us language to talk to our kids about physical, personal and relational boundaries.You can find a ton of resources and check outChristy’s work at https://theheartfulparent.com/If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- 2 weeks ago46 min
The Knock at the Door | Episode 3
In 2005, a knock at Stacie and Brett’'s door changed everything. It would take Stacie nearly 20 years to uncover the truth. It was hidden in a long forgotten investigation file. Now, Stacie is asking the questions she was never allowed to.For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- 3 weeks ago42 min
The Wedding | Episode 2
Stacie and Brett's relationship wasn't a secret—their community watched it unfold. Some saw it as a fairy tale. Others felt a quiet unease. In this episode you hear what happens when a community looks the other way, and how close Stacie came to walking away before it was too late.For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExploitationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- 3 weeks ago32 min
The Cool Teacher | Episode 1
Fifteen year-old Stacie Love was just a sophomore when she met the young, charismatic English teacher, Brett Fischer. He was the "cool" teacher, and she wanted to be his favorite student. Twenty years later, Stacie sees the dynamic differently—and wonders if what felt like happenstance was something far more calculated.For more exclusive content head to terriblestory.substack.com. Get free access to archival photos, resources, and bonus stories that didn't make the cut. Plus — get early, ad-free episodes as a paid subscriber.If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and needs help, please visit rainn.org or call the national hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.You can anonymously report school employee boundary crossing and grooming and educator sexual misconduct to Safe Oregon. You can call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.If you’d like to learn more about educator sexual misconduct and get involved, there are many great organizations doing research, education and advocacy work, including:S.E.S.A.M.E. – Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & ExplotationEnough AbuseThe National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAmerican Association Of University WomenStop Sexual Assault in Schools
- Sep 4, 20262 min
This is Not Just a Terrible Story
In 2005, Stacie Love's life was turned upside down by a knock on the door. Twenty years later, she discovers the truth about her marriage to her former teacher and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades. Not Just A Terrible Story is one woman's search for answers.
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When Stacie Love married her former high school teacher, she thought it was a whirlwind romance. Two decades later, she discovered the truth behind the day their lives unraveled: a federal search, an unseen investigation, and a story far darker than she ever knew. Not Just A Terrible Story is a six-part investigation into one woman’s search for the truth, the scourge of alleged educator sexual misconduct, and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades.
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