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Sirens: Southern True Crime

Raven Rollins | The Sirens Network
True Crime
Murder
Virginia Ginger Olson
CIA
Oklahoma
Ada, Oklahoma
The Seventh Floor
Rachel Woodall
Strangulation
Sirloin Stockade Murders
Unc-Asheville
Advocacy
Victim Advocacy
Roger Stafford
John Revis Jr.
Domestic Violence
Law Enforcement
Tyler Mullins
Caitlin Wooten
Daniel Furr

This is a Southern True Crime Podcast (AKA The Sirens Podcast) with creator and host Raven Rollins - journalist, award-winning author, and victim advocate - where she discusses cases from her home state of Oklahoma, and many other Deep South and Southwestern cases with friends, experts, true crime authors, and more! Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.

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Recent Guests

Rachel Corbett
Journalist and author exploring crime and its societal perceptions.
Episode: Book Club | Rachel Corbett - The Monsters We Make
Cameron Santana
A cop with a background in law enforcement who now writes true crime.
Episode: Book Club | Brian & Cameron Santana: A Murder on Campus
Brian Santana
A professor who teaches about true crime and wrote a book on Virginia Olson's case.
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Composer and filmmaker, creator of the documentary 'Girl Forgotten'
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David Wheeler
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Gary Perkinson
OSBI Special Agent who reopened the case
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Episode: Allegedly | Judie Hansen & William Boudrie with OSBI SAIC Gary Perkinson
Raven Rollins
Host of The Sirens Podcast, Legal Researcher, and Victim Advocate
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Sagit Schwartz
Author and licensed psychotherapist
Episode: Book Club | Sagit Schwartz - Since She's Been Gone
David McCloskey
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Episode: Book Club | David McCloskey, Author & Former CIA Analyst - The Seventh Floor

Host

Raven Rollins
Host of Sirens; legal researcher and victim advocate with a focus on Southern and Southwestern cases.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Amazing advocate

    Raven is such an amazing advocate for the victims. She also takes the time to research & ensure she approaches the information is an ethical way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggiewichita
    United States2 years ago
  • Tessa House aka Raven Rollins

    Tessa’s alter ego Raven is the worst. She breathes heavily in the episodes and is a joke. I do not recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Patient.zero
    United States2 years ago
  • Freaking awesome show!

    Yeah man!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    obn0xious0n3
    United States3 years ago
  • Great cases, but….

    I loved listening to the cases and the experts, but the bad language ruined it for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Loots3
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Show!

    This podcast is absolutely wonderful! They not only talk about cases, but they also bring on experts in in true crime and bring awareness and education. They also bring up crime statistics every now and then that are mind blowing. It's one of my favorites!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladyslueth499
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics enjoy the humor or banter but a portion desires more seriousness in coverage.
Local Oklahoma focus is appreciated by regional listeners and sponsors.
Guests and experts are highlighted as a strength of the show.
Listeners praise thorough research and ethical storytelling.
Positive reception of advocacy and educational moments in cases.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Book Club | Brian & Cameron Santana: A Murder on Campus
Q: So, Brian, we're to you. And I would like you to tell me a little bit about your background, how you became a professor.
Brian shares his journey from a drama student at UNC-Asheville to becoming a professor and writing a true crime book.
Book Club | Brian & Cameron Santana: A Murder on Campus
Q: Cameron, can you tell us a little bit about your background in law enforcement?
Cameron discusses his experience at the Raleigh Police Academy and his transition to a school resource officer after family care needs.
Book Club | Tony Adame - Chase the Devil
Q: What do you hope that readers take away from this book?
I want people to think about how individuals survive and the hidden battles they face, as well as appreciate the human condition contextualized through this story.
Book Club | Tony Adame - Chase the Devil
Q: Can you give us just a little breakdown of maybe the beginning, how this case started?
On New Year's Eve 1984 in Pensacola, Florida, a woman was found dead by a couple taking their sick dog to a vet, setting off a long investigation into her murder.
Book Club | Tony Adame - Chase the Devil
Q: What made you decide to write a book on this one instead of doing another long form podcast?
I felt there were limitations in the podcast format, and writing a book allowed me to explore the story in greater depth and without deadlines.

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Recent guests on Sirens: Southern True Crime include:

1. Rachel Corbett
2. Cameron Santana
3. Brian Santana
4. Dan Brown Jr.
5. David Wheeler
6. Gary Perkinson
7. Raven Rollins
8. Sagit Schwartz

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