Lurkers

Lurkers

Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens, dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms and traces how it crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, AI deepfakes, sextortion, and romance-investment scams hiding in plain sight. New cases drop every two weeks. Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.

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Nov. 6, 2025

3. Bianca Devins: When a tragedy turned into content

3. Bianca Devins: When a tragedy turned into content

A tragedy the internet wouldn’t stop spreading

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Show Notes

Bianca Devins’ name became a headline after images of her violent murder spread online. This episode focuses on the person behind the posts, the escalation that led to tragedy, and how platforms, press, and strangers responded in real time. We examine how attention and algorithms amplified harm, the grief for her family, and the trust of an entire community.

Hosted by Frank Battiston. Produced by Daniel Urdanivia. A PowerTale Podcasts production.

Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.

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