Blunt Force Trauma is a new serialised investigation into the unsolved murder of Faithe Ely, from EchoSpace and host Troy Taylor (from award winning podcast Among The Missing).
On March 28, 2021, Faith Ely was found lifeless on the side of a dark Oklahoma highway, her death quickly being ruled a hit and run.
But the evidence doesn’t line up. The injuries don’t tell a clear story. And the more you dig, the harder it becomes to make sense of the official narrative. What should be a straightforward accident begins to feel anything but…
Amanda, Kaitlynn, and Casey interview Faithe, exploring the complexities of her final night to uncover truth amidst grief and memory.
3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
9 | Red Bird
Host Amanda, Kaitlynn, and Casey interview an individual who shares insights into a complex investigation, revealing shifting memories and the elusive pursuit of truth.
28 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
8 | They're Digging Up Bodies Right Now
Host Rosemarie and forensic pathologist Dr. Anya Sharma investigate disturbing claims and new autopsy findings in Faithe’s death, uncovering a town gripped by fear.
12 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
7 | What Does It Matter?
Host Amanda and Kaitlynn explore shocking assault details and the pursuit of justice, uncovering unfathomable events.
4 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
6 | Dobermann
Detective Amanda and Rosemarie investigate a new threat while Troy uncovers shocking revelations from someone who knows Ryan intimately in this interview episode.
27 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
5 | Without Question
Investigator Rosemarie and Medical Examiner Troy uncover a shocking discrepancy in Faithe's death report, prompting an independent review and revealing a hidden decision that reopens the case.
21 Apr 2026
4 | Not At This Time
Investigative journalist Amanda explores institutional silences and a mysterious phone call surrounding Faithe's unsolved death, uncovering potential breakthroughs.
13 Apr 2026
3 | All Muddled Up
Host Sarah Koenig investigates inconsistencies in Faithe's family timeline, revealing a potentially incomplete official account of events.
6 Apr 2026
You’re Not Gonna Like The Consequences - Trailer 2
Host Troy Taylor investigates the suspicious death of Faithe Ely, uncovering inconsistencies in the official narrative of her tragic demise.
5 Apr 2026
2 | 96 Miles
Host Sarah Koenig explores the mysterious 911 call from nearly 100 miles away, revealing new questions about what truly happened on Highway 56 that night.
28 Mar 2026
1 | The Devil's the One Who Tells You There's No Hope
Five years after 23-year-old Faithe Ely was found dead on the side of a rural Oklahoma highway, the official story still doesn’t sit right. What was ruled a hit-and-run begins to unravel the moment her family starts asking questions… and refuses to stop.
As the first 911 calls are dissected and the timeline begins to take shape, troubling inconsistencies start to emerge. Witness statements shift, details don’t align, and the deeper we look, the harder it becomes to believe this was ever a simple accident. By the end of it, a new lead surfaces that could change everything…
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7 Jan 2026
Blunt Force Trauma - Trailer
On the 28th March 2021, Faith Ely was found lifeless on the side of a rural highway in Oklahoma. Six different law enforcement departments attended the scene of her death. Juristicion eventually landed with the Oklahoma SBI, who rulled Faithe's death a hit and run.
But Faithe's family? They don't believe that conclusion.
The evidence doesn’t line up. The injuries don’t tell a clear story. And the more you dig, the harder it becomes to make sense of the official narrative. What should be a straightforward accident begins to feel anything but.
Blunt Force Trauma is a deep investigative series into the death of Faithe Ely. Through records, expert analysis, and voices closest to the case, we ask the question no one seems able to answer.
Was Faithe’s death truly an accidental hit and run, or was something far more sinister at play?
Join us from March 2026 as we search for the truth.
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