The Cascade Effect
A true-crime anthology podcast investigating corruption and negligence of law enforcement in Cascade County, Montana, a county that is known for its heavy-handed police work as well as the incarceration and harassment of innocent civilians. Season One titled ”Trial By Fire” looks into the killing of Michael Hanson while he was tending to a friend’s property in the middle of winter.
Episodes
Season 1 // Episode 5 of The Cascade Effect
A name has been brought up repeatedly throughout this season. That name is Pam Polejewski. This episode highlights the history leading up to the shooting on February 23, 2024, and focuses on the good that Mike and Pam were trying to put into the world.
During our research, we found some old interviews with Pam, Mike, and a few others. If you'd like to check that out, here's the link to thei...
Season 1 // Episode 4 of The Cascade Effect
We've come to a pivotal moment in the case of Mike Hanson. During this episode Bart Crabtree, along with a few others, will delve into the process by which justice could be served... or at least the case revisited in an official capacity.
This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the Cascade County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Jacob Tri encountered...
Episode three of The Cascade Effect takes a departure from the documentary-style show to take a deep dive into the "coroner's inquest." This procedure is implemented to determine whether or not a person was killed by criminal means. In the case of Mike Hanson, they found no such means... however we will demonstrate that they were not operating with the correct information.
Directed & Edited by Jake Green
Consider this episode a character witness in Mike Hanson's case. Many of his family members appear on the show to give their thoughts on his character as well as tell happy stories about him. More information is also given on the requirements of law enforcement officers and the idea of asserting your rights.
This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the Cascade County Sheriff's Office. Se...
This is the first episode of the anthology series of The Cascade Effect. This season follows the investigation into the death of Michael Hanson at the hands of the Cascade County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Jacob Tri encountered Michael Hanson on February 23, 2024, an encounter that lasted 89 seconds and ended with Sergeant Tri shot in the shoulder, and Michael Hanson dead on the ground.
This episode lays the foundation for the case ...
On February 23, 2024 Michael Hanson was fatally shot by Cascade County Sheriff's Office Detective Jacob Tri. The official investigation into these events inadequately served justice and therefore this show will attempt to remedy that. With many conflicts in testimonies and evidence, the actual events of the shooting seem to be contrary to the official narrative.
Join us as we conduct our own investigation. We will revisit the...
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