In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host dives into a chilling case of cannibalism that took place in San Luis Valley. Tripping Raul begins by describing the grisly discovery of human remains belonging to victim Peter Green. His torso was found wrapped in Native-American-themed blankets in the closet of his own home, while his legs were found in a trash bin outside his on-and-off girlfriend’s apartment.

When sentenced not guilty by reason of insanity, and when the murderer walked past her in court, TR recalls the woman had — as in The Grapes of Wrath — the eyes of a goat.

Tripping Raul vividly details how police understandably missed crucial evidence during their searches but eventually pieced the horrific scene together. She recounts how Green’s murderer, Carolyn Blanton, a diagnosed schizophrenic with a tumultuous history, murdered and dismembered Green at his home. Blanton then transported his limbs across town, getting unwitting help from one of Green’s friends who offered her a ride.

Through the course of the episode, Tripping Raul reflects on her own experiences and challenges in podcasting, including dealing with programmatic advertising and testing new AI applications. She shares insights into the art of journalism and the tool of acting oblivious, which was employed by the local police to manage media inquiries about the case.

She also provides a psychological overview, discussing the motivations behind such gruesome acts, referencing a study from PubMed about cannibalism linked to mental disorders. The host interweaves her narrative with broader discussions about justice and media representation, specifically mentioning reactions to her controversial newspaper headline about the case.

The episode concludes with Tripping Raul encouraging her audience to question everything and never underestimate the prowess of small-town law enforcement. She wraps up with a sign-off that anticipates the next episode’s potential topics, leaving the door open for future explorations of dark and controversial subjects.

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• The Colorado Cannibal Who Cooked and Ate Her Boyfriend, Investigation Discovery, Aug. 25, 2017.
  
• The Psychopathological Profile of Cannibalism: A Review of Five Cases, Pub Med, June 3, 2019
  
• Mindblowing Quotes by Jeffrey Dahmer, Oxygen True Crime, Oct. 27, 2017