In this episode, we examine the tragic and senseless murder of Sophie Lancaster, a young woman whose only “crime” was expressing herself through alternative fashion and identity.

In August 2007, Sophie and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were brutally attacked in a park in Bacup, England—an assault driven by hatred, prejudice, and a disturbing culture of intolerance. Sophie later died from her injuries, sparking national outrage and igniting conversations about hate crimes, bullying, and the right to self-expression.

We explore who Sophie was beyond the headlines, the events that led to that night, the investigation and convictions that followed, and the lasting impact of her legacy through the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, which continues to fight against hate and violence today.

This is not just a story about a murder—it’s a story about identity, intolerance, and why Sophie’s name must never be forgotten.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses violence and hate crimes. Listener discretion is advised.

Money. Status. A spotless reputation—and a body count no one saw coming. The Preppy Murderer explores how privilege can protect monsters, how charm can distract from cruelty, and how society often looks the other way when evil comes wrapped in expensive packaging. This is a true-crime deep dive into entitlement, power, and the dark truth behind the all-American image.

Hey! Im Ashley, and I’m Carly, and we are Collectively Unsupervised!

We bring the chaos with stories that live somewhere between therapy sessions and your best friend saying, “girl… you need help.”

From paranormal moments that still don’t make sense, to true crime cases that keep us up at night, to petty rants we probably should’ve kept to ourselves — nothing is off limits.

If you love chaotic best-friend energy, true crime deep dives, and episodes that feel like being on FaceTime at 2AM when everyone else is asleep — congratulations.

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