Apple for the Teacher
Ana Thomas
True crime stories in the school system - the good apples and the bad apples. Murder, suicide, hijacking, sexual misconduct, lawsuits, spying, disappearances, kidnapping and bullying – yes, you read it right – the school system. But just because you find one bad apple doesn’t mean you should give up on the whole tree - so the good apples will be celebrated too. Ana Thomas is a teacher and your host, so join her as she presents the good apples and the bad apples.
- 38 minutes 30 secondsEP 248 - AVALANCHE - Girl Trapped After Volcanic Eruption
A volcano erupted 40 years ago, in 1986, in the South American country of Colombia. A 13-year-old girl lived in the town of Armero which was almost completely destroyed. Omayra became trapped in the rubble.
So, what happened to her?
This is Apple for the Teacher, a TRUE CRIME podcast, which tells crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by - Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
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7 March 2026, 1:24 am - 1 hour 21 minutesEP 247 - PAROLE HEARING - School Shooter
It was back in the year 2003, when a 15 year old boy entered his school with a .22 calibre gun. He shot 2 students dead. Despite receiving a life sentence, he is now applying for parole after only 20 years.
Today's episode is a parole hearing.
So, will the man be granted parole?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
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23 February 2026, 3:18 am - 46 minutes 33 secondsEP 246 - HOSTAGE - Boy Takes Classroom Hostage by Gunpoint
In 1996, a 14-year-old boy entered his school armed with 3 guns, concealed in a long black trenchcoat. The boy opened fire inside his classroom. Why?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
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11 February 2026, 2:15 am - 37 minutes 41 secondsEP 245 - REVENGE - Students Take Revenge on Teachers Decades Later
A much loved school teacher is murdered in her home. The culprit turns out to be a past student, who had held onto a 30 year grudge.
The student stabbed his former teacher to death. Why?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
31 January 2026, 11:56 pm - 1 hour 37 minutesEP 244 - PREDATOR - (Part 3 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)
Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
19 January 2026, 7:20 pm - 1 hour 2 minutesEP 243 - PREDATOR - (Part 2 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)
Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
17 January 2026, 1:16 am - 52 minutes 42 secondsEP 242 - PREDATOR - (Part 1 of 3) - Teacher (34) preys on boy (12)
Back in the year 1996, a 34-year-old teacher began an intimate relationship with her 12-year-old student. She was arrested and charged with child rape. How will this teacher be sentenced?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
14 January 2026, 1:01 am - 31 minutes 48 secondsEP 241 - MURDER OF COLLEEN RITZER - Student Murders Teacher in School Bathroom
Today is a replay of a previous episode, regarding the murder of a high school teacher named Colleen Ritzer by one of her own students. The 14-yr-old boy murdered her in the school bathroom. Just recently there was an update about this case, some 10 years after the crime. Following this replay, an update will be provided.
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
1 January 2026, 7:15 am - 43 minutes 27 secondsEP 240 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 3 of 3)
It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator.
So, what will be the verdict in this trial?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
19 December 2025, 11:38 pm - 44 minutes 21 secondsEP 239 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 2 of 3)
It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator.
So, what will be the verdict in this trial?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
17 December 2025, 2:17 am - 1 hour 8 minutesEP 238 - COURT TRIAL - 1st Grader Shoots Teacher (Part 1 of 3)
It was just another day at a school in the US, until a 1st grader brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher survived the shooting, but is now suing her school administrator.
So, what will be the verdict in this trial?
Apple for the Teacher tells true crime stories related to schools.
Hosted by, Ana Thomas, a teacher from Australia.
Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/
Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AppleforTeacher
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apple_for_the_teacher_podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/applefortheteacherpodcast
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