The Cowardly Murder of Sami Sidhom
A young man on his way home from a football game finds himself confronted with a choice. Take the short path and walk through a situation that gets out of control fast or take the long path and avoid the situation completely. He makes the right choice- only fate has other ideas. The situation and him collide and he is left fighting for his life- having done nothing wrong. Someone chose to involve him, and to take his life.
Summary
In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the unsolved case of Sammy Sidum, an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed in 2018. Sammy was described as popular, ambitious, and caring, with a passion for law and helping others. The attack occurred after Sammy witnessed an altercation between rival gangs and tried to avoid it. Despite multiple arrests, no one has been convicted for Sammy's murder. The hosts highlight the impact on Sammy's family and the need for witnesses to come forward. They also discuss the broader issue of gang violence and the grooming of young individuals. In this conversation, Morgan and Cherry discuss a bizarre incident where suspects escaped from a Porta Potty. They explore the gross and humorous aspects of the situation, highlighting the challenges faced by the police officers involved. The hosts also provide information on how to contact them for case suggestions.
Takeaways
The case of Sammy Sidum highlights the devastating impact of gang violence and the need for witnesses to come forward to bring justice to the victim's family.Grooming young individuals into gangs and the allure of belonging and protection can lead to tragic consequences.The lack of progress in solving Sammy's case underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling gang-related crimes.The legacy of Sammy Sidum lives on through the Sammy Sidum Award, which supports a student at Queen Mary University. Escaping from a Porta Potty is a highly unusual and gross way to evade the police.The suspects in this case were caught in a very embarrassing and uncomfortable situation.The lack of regular cleaning of Porta Potties can lead to unsanitary conditions.Listeners can contact the hosts on Instagram for case suggestions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:05 Introducing the Case of Sammy Sidum
04:02 Sammy Sidum's Background and Interests
07:46 Altercation and Attack
10:10 Witnesses and Investigation
16:19 Appeals and Lack of Progress
23:45 Impact on Sammy's Family
25:38 Gang Activity and Grooming
29:13 Connection to CJ Davis's Case
36:15 Appeal for Information and Legacy
39:44 Discussion and Closing Remarks
42:38 The Porta Potty Escape
43:11 A Crappy Situation
44:14 Contacting the Hosts
44:40 Case Suggestions
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Summary
In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the unsolved case of Sammy Sidum, an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed in 2018. Sammy was described as popular, ambitious, and caring, with a passion for law and helping others. The attack occurred after Sammy witnessed an altercation between rival gangs and tried to avoid it. Despite multiple arrests, no one has been convicted for Sammy's murder. The hosts highlight the impact on Sammy's family and the need for witnesses to come forward. They also discuss the broader issue of gang violence and the grooming of young individuals. In this conversation, Morgan and Cherry discuss a bizarre incident where suspects escaped from a Porta Potty. They explore the gross and humorous aspects of the situation, highlighting the challenges faced by the police officers involved. The hosts also provide information on how to contact them for case suggestions.
Takeaways
The case of Sammy Sidum highlights the devastating impact of gang violence and the need for witnesses to come forward to bring justice to the victim's family.Grooming young individuals into gangs and the allure of belonging and protection can lead to tragic consequences.The lack of progress in solving Sammy's case underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling gang-related crimes.The legacy of Sammy Sidum lives on through the Sammy Sidum Award, which supports a student at Queen Mary University. Escaping from a Porta Potty is a highly unusual and gross way to evade the police.The suspects in this case were caught in a very embarrassing and uncomfortable situation.The lack of regular cleaning of Porta Potties can lead to unsanitary conditions.Listeners can contact the hosts on Instagram for case suggestions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:05 Introducing the Case of Sammy Sidum
04:02 Sammy Sidum's Background and Interests
07:46 Altercation and Attack
10:10 Witnesses and Investigation
16:19 Appeals and Lack of Progress
23:45 Impact on Sammy's Family
25:38 Gang Activity and Grooming
29:13 Connection to CJ Davis's Case
36:15 Appeal for Information and Legacy
39:44 Discussion and Closing Remarks
42:38 The Porta Potty Escape
43:11 A Crappy Situation
44:14 Contacting the Hosts
44:40 Case Suggestions
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support.
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