When Pranks Turn Deadly

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Moms got ya covered-feed

True Crime

4.6 • 8.8K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Imagine hearing sirens outside your home, stepping onto your porch, and being shot by police—all because of a prank call from a thousand miles away. This is exactly what happened to Andrew Finch in Wichita, Kansas, in a tragic "swatting" incident that shocked the nation .In this Thursday episode, we're diving into shocking stories where pranks, online feuds, and marketing stunts spiraled into tragedies. From a $1.50 Call of Duty bet that led to a fatal swatting, to teens throwing a sandbag from an overpass that killed a passenger, to a YouTube stunt where a girlfriend shot her boyfriend through a book—these cases remind us that pranks can have deadly consequences. We also cover the Aqua Teen Hunger Force bomb scare that shut down Boston in 2007, and more stories that prove sometimes, a joke isn't funny at all. These are cautionary tales about the dangers of chasing views, seeking revenge, and underestimating consequences. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #PranksGoneWrong #Swatting #AndrewFinch #YouTubePranks #OnlineDanger #DeadlyPranks #TrueCrimeThursday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Imagine you're winding down after work, just getting settled in, when suddenly you hear sirens outside.
0:06.1	Not just one, but dozens.
0:09.0	Hundreds of police are gathering outside your home in full combat gear.
0:13.3	You step out onto your porch because you hear a loud bang, and before you can even process what's happening, a bullet rips into you.
0:21.3	This isn't a war zone, it's your home.
0:24.2	And this is exactly what happened to Andrew Finch in Wichita, Kansas.
0:28.7	Today, we're diving into six shocking incidents just like this one,
0:32.8	where pranks, online beefs, and marketing stuns spiraled into tragedies.
0:44.6	Hey guys, and welcome to the Moms and Mysteries podcast, a true crime podcast featuring myself,
0:50.5	Mandy, and my dear friend Melissa. Hi, Melissa. Hi, Mandy. How are you? I am doing well. I'm doing well.
0:58.1	I thought I had more to say. But we just recorded a bonus chat episode. We have been recording,
1:03.7	I feel like so many times per week for the last couple of weeks. Yes. As much as I love you,
1:10.0	I have nothing left to say to you.
1:13.9	That is maybe the most hurtful thing I've ever heard, but also you too.
1:19.5	I don't either.
1:20.6	It's got to be mutual at this point.
1:22.6	Yeah, no.
1:23.5	Totally fine, not offended at all, but I will be thinking about this when I go to such a minute.
1:30.1	Please don't, please don't.
1:32.2	Okay, so today we are bringing to you another fun mystery Thursday episode.
1:39.7	It's a Thursday episode.
1:41.1	Sure.
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