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Annette Lyon
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USA Today bestselling author of JUST ONE MORE. Host of True Crime, Faith, & Chocolate on YouTube. Word nerd. Half Finnish, all Finn-o-phile. ADHD. Migraineur. Member of ITW, WFWA, & HNS. Rep: Jill Marsal, MLLA
On the 2A Debate: We’re Leaving the Door Unlocked
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On the 2A Debate: We’re Leaving the Door Unlocked
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August 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Is Utah About to Flip Seats Blue?!
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Is Utah About to Flip Seats Blue?!
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August 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The most powerful excerpts from Colby Ryan’s victim impact statement at Lori Vallow Daybell’s sentencing. He’s arguably lost more than anyone else due to her actions. 💙💔

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Most Powerful Excerpts from Colby’s Victim Impact Statement #truecrimecommunity #lorivallowdaybell
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August 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My nephew should be dead. He’s alive, a walking miracle, no thanks to the U.S. medical system.

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Why Medical Care for All Would Be GOOD for America
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July 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Scary similarities to Vallow & Daybell, but thanks to quick action by the father & authorities, no child ended up dead. Some families are torn apart, though. See my full video about the Thibaudeau case here: youtu.be/hkHMpIC7jZw #truecrime
July 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
With how outspoken I’ve been, I don’t dare travel. Glad I did a lot 2017–24: Ireland, England, & most importantly, to my beloved Finland 6x, including showing 3 of my kids around & going w/ my sisters. Praying my aging Finnish aunt & uncle don’t pass until I know I can safely return to the U.S. 😞
July 18, 2025 at 5:39 AM
When democracy is on the brink, you step out of your comfort zone. youtu.be/-Y_scpktvOo
ICE Coming to UT County? No, Thank You!
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July 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The James Craig murder trial begins today. No cameras allowed in the courtroom, so I’ll do updates as they’re available. Catch up on the case with my 3-video playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
For the first time ever, the judge broke down on the bench. So glad justice was done for Gavin Peterson! Check out my YouTube for a full video on the sentencing of his father and stepmother.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/ZPl0jVZkZ2o

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July 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Living well is the best revenge! 20 years of marriage. It was all a lie, and she had no idea. My interview with the ex of the “Mormon Madoff,” Andrea Merriman: youtu.be/3VGteQdo-uY #truecrimecommunity
June 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Last fall I got to visit Finland 2x, once w/ my kid, the other w/ my sisters. Got a @museokortti.bsky.social instead of a City Card bc it applied to many of the same places & would work for both trips. Just got an email saying it’ll expire in September. If only I had a reason to renew it. 🥺
June 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Son: Mom, I heard this cool song about this amazing Finnish sniper during the Winter War!

Me: I walk ten feet and pull THE WHITE SNIPER off a shelf.

We had a fun chat about Simo Hayhä. And he took the book to read.

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The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä
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May 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
For kicks, here is a visual representation of a hellish 4 days of migraine looks like. It’s the change in barometric pressure, which is one of my biggest triggers.
May 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Be sure to catch up on my 3-part (so far!) James Craig playlist before he goes to trial. RIP, Angela.

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April 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
So, um, WHUT. Not seeing a pun or other word play. This is a wildly weird error to make.
March 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Frick. Don’t scare me like that! Especially when everything is on fire. Opened YT & was hit with a guy playing a riff from “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.“ The caption? “RIP.” WAIT, WHUT?!Immediately Googled Tears for Fears. Roland and Curt are both still here. 😮‍💨
March 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
ICYMI: The crazy Austyn Mae bride/photographer drama! Spoiler: I’m totally on the photographer’s side!

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March 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Shari Franke laid it all out in her memoir. Here are my takes! Parts 2 & 3 below. Part 1:

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Frank Talk about Shari Franke’s Tell-All Memoir
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March 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Shocking updates that may turn the Shanna Gardner case on its head. Let’s hope not. Jared Bridegan deserves justice.

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February 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reposted by Annette Lyon
This.

Did you build it? Damn right, you did. Just not all by yourself. Because, hi, we're all part of a society; that's how it works.
Nobody got rich on their own.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
January 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Sometimes I’m grateful for past me bc I leave myself notes for manuscripts. Today is not one of those days. I wrote the following around 2AM a few weeks ago. (Speaker has lost some memory due to an injury.) I left myself no notes & have no CLUE what it means any more than my character does. 🙄😂😭
January 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The case I knew I’d cover from the moment I started by channel: the Lafferty brothers!

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December 6, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Watch my full dive into the case & why Susan Smith is—SURPRISE!—eligible for parole 30 years later.

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November 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Make that three down.
November 14, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Walz mentioned Finnish schools!

Suomi mainittu! Torilla tavataan!

Super niche post. IYKYK 🇫🇮💙
October 2, 2024 at 4:45 AM