355. [New Mexico] Tragedy on Set || The Death of Halyna Hutchins Pt.2

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🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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A rushed schedule, an unchecked weapon, and a live round that never should have been there. Pt. 2 Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get a $5 bonus investment. Receive 30% off your first subscription order of ARMRA Colostrum at https://armra.com/BIGMAD or use code BIGMAD at checkout. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep—use code BIGMAD for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/BIGMAD Right now save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://Casper.com One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 20% on the mattress you deserve. Get 20% off all IQBAR products, including the Ultimate Sampler Pack, plus FREE shipping—text BIG to 64000. Visual assets: https://bit.ly/3PNnxU4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:10.5	Big Mad over True Crime.
1:12.6	I'm your host, Heather Ashley, and today you'll be hearing part two of our series
1:16.7	looking into the death of Helena Hutchins. Small talk sucks, so let's dive in.
1:42.4	Music Now let's quickly recap where we left off last week.
1:47.1	On October 21st, 2021, during a rehearsal on the set of Rust,
1:53.8	a gun being handled by Alec Baldwin discharged inside of a small church set. The shot struck cinematographer Helena Hutchins in the chest and then hit director Joel Sousa in the shoulder.
2:00.0	Helena was airlifted to the hospital
2:01.7	where she later tragically died from her injuries.
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