Lauren McCluskey

Lauren McCluskey

Author: AbJack Entertainment June 10, 2023 Duration: 45:15

Episode 19 Lauren McCluskey

University of Utah track and field star Lauren McCluskey had everything going for her. Until she met Melvin Shawn Rowland at a club, and started dating him. Melvin told Lauren he was just 28, and a college student like her. But he was really 37, had a child – and had done ten years in prison for a sex crime. When Lauren broke up with Melvin, she started receiving bizarre and then concerning texts, and then the sextortion started. Lauren went to the campus police for help repeatedly, but her cries for help went unheard. On October 22nd, as she was on the phone with her parents, Melvin grabbed Lauren outside her dorm and shot her 7 times. The school had ignored all the warning signs – and Lauren McCluskey paid the ultimate price.

Please visit the Lauren McCluskey Foundation website to learn more about Lauren's story and how her spirit lives on with a mission to help campuses across the country remain safe spaces.

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Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg.
Research and Writing by Jessica Bettencourt

Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment


Be sure to listen to Amy and Meghan's other podcasts:

Women and Crime
https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/
&
Direct Appeal
https://directappealpodcast.com/


Every other Saturday, Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg bring their unique dual perspective to Campus Killings, a true crime podcast from AbJack Entertainment. Both seasoned criminologists and educators, they examine cases where violence has intruded upon the one place meant for learning and growth. This isn't just a recounting of facts; it's a deep, thoughtful analysis that asks difficult questions about society, safety, and the systems that fail to prevent tragedy. You'll hear them discuss the intricate details of some of the most shocking murders to occur on school and university grounds, applying their academic rigor and professional insight to understand the how and the why. Their conversation moves beyond the headlines to consider the profound impact on communities and the lasting echoes of each crime. For anyone fascinated by the complexities of criminal behavior within insulated environments, this podcast offers a sobering, intelligent exploration. New episodes arrive bi-weekly, providing thorough examinations that respect the gravity of the subject while seeking clarity amidst the chaos.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

Campus Killings
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Katie Autry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:17
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Duration: 59:23
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Jane Britton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:06
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Pam Milam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
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Robert Bechtel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
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Yeardley Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:43
Episode 2 Yeardley Love At the University of Virginia, famously founded by Thomas Jefferson, no student had ever killed another. In 2010, that changed. Popular and athletic senior Yeardley Love was found in her bed by he…
Bonus Episode: Amy Bishop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
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Jeanne Clery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
Episode 1 Jeanne Clery In April 1986, first year student Jeanne Clery, a bubbly member of the tennis team, was brutally slain in her dorm room bed. The crime was incredibly violent and disturbing. But it did not take aut…
Welcome to Campus Killings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43
Welcome to Campus Killings. Campus Killings is a Bi-Weekly true crime podcast that debuts on September 17, 2022, and releases new episodes every other Saturday. Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy S…