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Up and Vanished Podcast Episode Notes
Podcast Overview
- Title: Up and Vanished
- Host: Payne Lindsey
- Focus: Investigates mysterious cold case disappearances across various seasons.
- Season Highlights:
- Season 1: Tara Grinstead's disappearance in South Georgia.
- Season 2: Kristal Reisinger's case from Colorado.
- Season 3: Ashley Loring HeavyRunner's disappearance in Montana.
- Season 4: Missing persons cases of Florence Okpealuk and Joseph Balderas in Alaska.
Episode Details
- Episode Title: The Sleepwalker Murder with Murder: True Crime Stories
- Collaboration: Crossover episode with Carter Roy from *Murder: True Crime Stories*.
- Main Case: Scott Falater's 1997 murder of his wife, Yarmila Falater.
Key Case Summary
- Background:
- Scott Falater was perceived as a devoted family man before the incident.
- Yarmila was found brutally stabbed and drowned in their backyard pool.
- Scott was discovered nearby covered in blood, but claimed to have no memory of the attack, asserting he was asleep.
- Crime Details:
- Victim: Yarmila Falater
- Nature of Attack: 44 stab wounds and drowning.
- Witness Accounts: A neighbor observed the events unfold from across the street.
- Defense Strategy:
- The trial introduced the controversial "homicidal sleepwalking" defense.
- Central question: Can an individual commit murder while asleep and without awareness?
Discussion Points
- Psychological and Legal Implications:
- The case explores the intersection of psychology, criminal accountability, and legal definitions of guilt.
- It raises significant questions about human memory and self-awareness, particularly in extreme circumstances.
- Trial Outcome:
- The episode discusses public perception and the outcome of the trial.
- Highlights the complexities involved in determining culpability when mental states are in question.
Host Insights
- Payne Lindsey shares his personal reflections on the case, emphasizing its unsettling nature.
- He underscores the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of criminal cases, and how they challenge perceptions of personal accountability.
Conclusion
- The episode invites listeners to ponder profound questions about the mind and morality.
- For full details and deeper exploration of the case, listeners are encouraged to follow "Murder: True Crime Stories" and tune in to the complete episode.
Call to Action
- Follow: Listeners are urged to follow both *Up and Vanished* and *Murder: True Crime Stories* on their preferred podcast platforms to stay updated on new episodes and insights.
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Chapters
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0:45 to 2:09
Exploration of Scott Felater's case and the chilling events surrounding it.
“and whether or not the jury got it right.”
Introducing the Participants
2:09 to 3:05
Introduction of host Carter Roy and guest Payne Lindsey discussing the case.
“There's a beginning, a middle, and an end.”
The Complexity of Scott Felater's Case
3:05 to 3:47
Insight into the psychological implications of Scott Felater's actions and trial.
“Then be sure to stick around at the end as we sit down for an extended conversation about these shocking events.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:01Payne Lindsey:You're listening to a Tenderfoot TV podcast.
0:07Carter Roy:Hey guys, Payne here. I want to share something with you a little different. It's honestly one of the most unsettling cases I've ever heard of. Recently, I joined Carter Roy on Murder True Crime Stories to talk about the 1997 killing of Jarmilia Felater. She was brutally murdered by her husband, Scott Felater, but he insists that he was asleep when he did it. There were 44 stab wounds, a neighbor watching from across the street, and a defense that asks a terrifying question. Can someone commit a murder without ever waking up? And what does that even mean? This case is one that toes the line between science, psychology, and accountability, and whether or not the jury got it right.
0:51Carter Roy:Here's a preview of the episode.
1:00Payne Lindsey:This is Crime House.
1:07Carter Roy:44 stab wounds. A swimming pool full of blood. A witness who saw it all happen. And a man who had no idea he'd just become a killer. Memory can be tricky like that. We've all been in a situation where we completely forget something we've done. Maybe your parents told an embarrassing childhood story you don't remember, or your friends had to fill you in after too many drinks. For the most part, these realizations are harmless, sometimes funny even. But for Scott for later, they were horrifying. One night in 1997, Scott's life was shattered when he learned that his wife of 20 years was brutally murdered in their backyard.
1:48Carter Roy:Scott said he was fast asleep when it happened. Then things took an even darker turn. When police told Scott, he was the one who actually did it. Welcome to the Sleepwalker Murder.
2:09Payne Lindsey:People's lives are like a story. There's a beginning, a middle, and an end. But you don't always know which part you're on. Sometimes the final chapter arrives far too soon, and we don't always get to know the real ending. I'm Carter Roy, and this is Murder, True Crime Stories, a Crime House original powered by Pave Studios. And today I'm joined by Payne Lindsey, the host of the Up and Vanished podcast. Thanks for having me, man. Yeah, so glad you're here. And now before we dive in, make sure to go and follow Up and Vanished if you haven't already. Every season, Payne covers a different cold case.
2:47Payne Lindsey:His coverage has led to some remarkable results and put an important spotlight on stories that need to be told. Trust me, you do not want to miss it. Today, Payne is going to introduce the case we're covering and explain why it's one he hasn't been able to get out of his head. Then be sure to stick around at the end as we sit down for an extended conversation about these shocking events.
3:12Carter Roy:Yeah, this is definitely a case that sticks with me personally because it's just weird. Today, Carter's going to tell you all about Scott Felater, also known as the Sleepwalker murderer. In 1997, Scott's world came crashing down when his wife was found dead in their backyard. She'd been drowned and stabbed repeatedly. Scott had no idea what happened until he was in handcuffs. What followed was one of the most controversial trials in US history, and I can see why. Scott's story shows how complex our minds really are. It makes us question how well we really know ourselves. All that and more, coming up.
3:54Carter Roy:To hear the full episode, search Murder True Crime Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow the show.
From the publisher
In this special crossover episode, Payne Lindsey joins Carter Roy on Murder: True Crime Stories to examine one of the most controversial cases of the 1990s. For the full episode, follow Murder: True Crime Stories wherever you listen to podcasts.
In January 1997, Scott Falater appeared to be a devoted husband and father living a quiet suburban life in Arizona, until his wife, Yarmila Falater, was found brutally stabbed and drowned in their backyard pool. Falater was discovered nearby with blood on his clothes, yet he claimed he had no memory of the attack, insisting he was asleep when it happened.
Payne introduces the case and discusses why it is so fascinating. Carter unpacks the shocking details of the crime, the rare and deeply divisive “homicidal sleepwalking” defense, and the chilling question at the center of the trial: can someone commit murder without ever waking up? Blurring the line between science, psychology, and criminal responsibility, the case of Scott Falater remains one of the most unsettling courtroom battles in modern history.
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