Castaway // 148
This episode is available early and ad-free on Invisible Choir + through Apple Podcasts and Patreon, and is scheduled for free/regular release on Sunday, July 6th, 2025.
Late in the evening on September 3rd, 2022, 41-year-old Mark Bent was sitting in his truck, drinking a homemade concoction of hard liquor and an energy drink, contemplating a big decision. Over the last year, Mark had found himself as the center of some drama in his new home state of Idaho. What started as a rumor escalated into harassment, which in turn made Mark’s life a living hell. It was only after Mark conveniently found himself outside the home of 23-year-old Nikolas Bird, the very man he held responsible for starting the rumors, that he decided to take matters into his own hands…
Written by Trevor Pason, edited and engineered by Scott Ecklein, and executive produced by Michael Ojibway.
Written/Sources:
Accused killer testifies about 'blacking out' during alleged murder of 23-year-old - East Idaho News
Accused killer testifies about "blacking out" during alleged murder of 23-year-old
Obituary | Nik Bird of Idaho Falls, Idaho | Flamm Funeral Home
Day 2: Testimony becomes emotional in Mark Bent murder trial - LocalNews8.com - KIFI
Police release name of man killed in shooting - East Idaho News
911 call from accused killer played during day 2 of trial - East Idaho News
Murder suspect cries during court appearance, admits on Facebook he committed crime
Man pleads not guilty to murder after reportedly posting a confession on Facebook - East Idaho News
Image of Nikolas Bird’s Broken Mirror
Trial begins for man accused of posting murder confession on Facebook after killing
Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird - LocalNews8.com - KIFI
Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird - LocalNews8.com - KIFI
Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old over social media rumor
Music & Sound Effect Sources
Opening Track: “Fractal Echoes” by Luba Hilman
Closing Track: “Vortex” by Jobii; “Death Whistle OUTRO” by Michael Ojibway
Music & Sound Effect Sources
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