Warning: This episode contains explicit language and content involving sexual assault, gun violence, and suicide and is not suitable for young listeners and may be triggering for some. Listener discretion is advised.

Today, we discuss the tragic murder of a young, rising star in Hollywood who starred in a number of popular television sitcoms. And in a story within a story, we will discuss the life experiences of a staff writer who had a chance encounter with someone close to the case.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0763332/

https://news.amomama.com/178479-glimpse-tragic-death-age-26-merlin-santa.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDP_UXzG8uo

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1944708/

https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-06-16-troubling-details-about-this-is-us-writer-jas-waters-emerge-after-suicide/

https://soundcloud.com/thebrilliantidiots/men-too-feat-jas-water-jasfly