Episodes
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Today marks 18 years since the brutal murder of Army Specialist Richard Davis - a tragedy that altered the course of many lives, mine included. I want to take a moment to remember him and his family by sharing an article from my archives. For those who prefer to listen, an audio version is also available on the River City Charlie Podcast. ~ Cilla McCain
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
The Brandon Caserta Story - Ring the Bell on Toxic Leadership
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
On June 25, 2018, Caserta left notes to several friends and his parents, walked out on the flight line at Naval Station Norfolk, and hurled himself into the spinning tail rotor of an MH-60S helicopter.
"I'm sorry you have to see this," he shouted to the plane captain before he died.
Listen for the first time to eyewitness accounts of this tragic day. Some voices have been altered to protect their identities.
This podcast contains a description of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the Veterans Crisis Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255, press 1. Services also are available online at www.veteranscrisisline.net or by text, 838255.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
River City Charlie - Trailer
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Author and Host Cilla McCain describes the events that brought her into the world of military true crime.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Nightmare
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
"Nightmare" is a recap of the evidence surrounding the vicious murder of Blanca Luna.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
The Brandon Caserta Story: Ring the Bell on Toxic Leadership (Excerpt)
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
On June 25, 2018, Caserta left notes to several friends and his parents, walked out on the flight line at Naval Station Norfolk, and hurled himself into the spinning tail rotor of an MH-60 helicopter. Interviewing his parents Patrick and Teri Caserta, witnesses, and friends, River City Charlie has put together an episode that delves deep into this complex story uncovering what drove a mentally and physically healthy young man to take such a drastic step into suicide. While it's in post-production we'd like to share this excerpt. To hear the full episode, visit www.rivercitycharlie.com and subscribe to be notified of its release.
"I'm sorry you have to see this," he shouted to the plane captain before he died.
Guest Host Cilla McCain has Covid19 causing the delay of this episodes release. Details will be posted as they are available.