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Blunt Force Trauma

EchoSpace
Shawnee, Oklahoma
911 Calls
Faithe Ely
Vehicle Pedestrian Collision
Sexual Assault
Shawnee Police Department
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Echospace
Hit-and-Run
OSBI
Forensic Pathology
District Attorney's Office
Evidence Management

Blunt Force Trauma is a new serialised investigation into the unsolved murder of Faithe Ely, from EchoSpace and host Troy Taylor (from award winning podcast Among The Missing). On March 28, 2021, Faith Ely was found lifeless on the side of a dark Oklahoma highway, her death quickly being ruled a hit and run. But the evidence doesn’t line up. The injuries don’t tell a clear story. And the more you ... more

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The investigation takes a side step when Amanda shares shocking information about an assault - and the series of unfathomable events that followed, as she and Kaitlynn find themselves on the bumpy road toward accountability and justice for the second... more

The investigation of a new threat is thwarted by a disappearing witness as Amanda begins piecing together a profile on just who may have been behind the threatening phone call to her Aunt.

A discovery by Rosemarie offers a potential new angle for th... more

Rosemarie sends Troy a copy of the Medical Examiner's report - and what's in it raises enough red flags to send the investigation outside the State of Oklahoma for an independent review. What comes back is a version of Faithe's last thirty minutes th... more

Five years after Faithe’s death, attention turns to the agencies that were supposed to investigate it — and runs straight into the same wall Amanda’s been hitting since 2021. Records that won’t be released. Officers who won’t talk. A case nobody will... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Whitten
District Attorney representative mentioned in the episode
District Attorney's Office
Episode: 7 | What Does It Matter?
Captain Goss
Captain, Shawnee Police Department
Shawnee Police Department
Episode: 7 | What Does It Matter?
Sergeant Huey
Sergeant, Shawnee Police Department
Shawnee Police Department
Episode: 7 | What Does It Matter?
Amanda Langston
Mother of Faith Ely, vocal advocate seeking review of autopsy and investigation
Faith Ely family
Episode: 4 | Not At This Time
Gerald Davidson
OSBI/OHP internal affairs figure connected to investigations and standards
Oklahoma OSBI / Office of Professional Standards and Training
Episode: 4 | Not At This Time
Rosemary Wheeler
Friend and colleague of the investigator, aiding in research and outreach
Independent investigator/ally
Episode: 1 | The Devil's the One Who Tells You There's No Hope
Ronika (Veronica)
Ryan's mother, involved in initial statements and scene description
Family
Episode: 1 | The Devil's the One Who Tells You There's No Hope
Faith Ely
Deceased; subject of the investigation
Victim
Episode: 1 | The Devil's the One Who Tells You There's No Hope

Host

Troy Taylor
Host and creator of EchoSpace podcasting project; Host of EchoSpace investigations; Host of the show; positioned as investigator/narrator

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Annoying

    Maybe try interviewing one person at a time. I don’t want to hear three people talking over each. And is that kids bickering in the background? No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JamBrains
    Canada2 months ago

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Some listeners appreciate family-centered storytelling and access to open-records discussions.
Positive mentions highlight dedication to uncovering inconsistencies and pushing for transparency.
Critiques include background noise and overlapping dialogue impacting clarity.
Listeners note the investigative depth but some feel conversations get crowded with multiple voices.

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Apple Podcasts
#37
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#95
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#31
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#7
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#52
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#8
New Zealand/True Crime

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5 | Without Question
Q: How does the medical examiner determine it was an accident rather than homicide?
The examiner relies on evidence available at the scene, injuries consistent with the reported event, and lack of sufficient evidence to classify as homicide, though more data could change the ruling in the future.

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A meticulous, narrative-driven investigation into a controversial Oklahoma death initially ruled a hit-and-run. Across episodes, the host examines inter-agency communications, open-records battles, timeline inconsistencies, and witness accounts, weaving in family perspectives to push for transparency and a formal review. The show stands out for its long-form, case-centered approach that foregrounds accountability, open data, and a collaborator-centric research process. Potential listeners who value deep-dive true crime with a focus on process, evidence, and advocacy may find it especially compelling; those seeking quick conclusions or a single authoritative narrative may want to pace with a critical ear.

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1. Kim Whitten
2. Captain Goss
3. Sergeant Huey
4. Amanda Langston
5. Gerald Davidson
6. Rosemary Wheeler
7. Ronika (Veronica)
8. Faith Ely

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