When Pranks Turn Deadly: Swatting, Stunts, and Tragedies

In this Thursday episode, we explore shocking stories where pranks, online feuds, and marketing stunts spiraled into tragedies. From Andrew Finch, killed in a swatting incident over a $1.50 Call of Duty bet, to Marquis Byrd, killed by a sandbag thrown from an overpass by teens, to Pedro Ruiz, shot by his girlfriend in a YouTube stunt gone wrong—these cases remind us that pranks can have deadly consequences. We also cover the Aqua Teen Hunger Force bomb scare that shut down Boston. These are cautionary tales about the dangers of chasing views and underestimating consequences.