Blanket Fort Radio Theater presents "Survived by One: The Life and Mind of a Family Mass Murderer" by Robert Hanlon and Thomas Odle from SIU Press. In the first episode, Tom Odle contemplates memories of his early childhood and his relationship with his mother.
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In Episode 1, Tom Odle contemplates memories of his early childhood and his relationship with his mother. -
Tom recalls the abuse and isolation he experienced while growing up.
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Tom Odle details the control his mother had over her children.
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Tom Odle talks about his adolescent struggle for independence.
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Tom Odle describes his early experiences with sex, drugs, and crime.
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services removes Tom’s brother Sean from the Odle family home.
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Tom Odle describes his senior year of high school and meeting a girl that would have a big impact on his life.
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Tom Odle briefly enters the army before being discharged, an act that sets his downward spiral in motion.
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Tom Odle describes the day leading up to the murders.