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Into the Madness

A Killer’s Game, a Woman’s Obsession, a Dark Conspiracy

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Into the Madness

By: Trevor Aaronson
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On July 4, 2022, a shooter climbed onto a rooftop in Highland Park, Illinois, and opened fire on a Fourth of July parade below, killing seven people and wounding dozens more. Prosecutors charged Robert “Bobby” Crimo III with the mass shooting. But this attack was part of something even more insidious. Bobby had created an elaborate game—complete with cryptic videos, a book of numbers, and an eerie online presence—designed to seed a conspiracy theory about the massacre.

Into the Madness is a deep dive into the events leading up to the mass shooting and the story of a woman who became a confidant to Crimo and the final player in his game. Drawing from dozens of interviews and more than 48 hours of recorded calls with Bobby, investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson tells a story that will challenge everything you think you know about mass shootings, conspiracy theories, and the fragile boundary between reality and illusion.

The series explores the rise of nihilistic violence, the role of technology in fostering extremism, and America’s collective descent into conspiracy thinking. Into the Madness will leave you questioning where the truth ends—and the madness begins.

Into the Madness is an Audible Original, produced by Trevor Aaronson and Western Sound.

Warning: This program contains graphic descriptions of violence and death, as well as recordings of a man accused of committing mass murder. Listener discretion is advised.

©2025 Trevor Aaronson (P)2025 Audible Originals, LLC.
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Interesting

This is different and it has some cool ways of shedding light to the shooter situation.

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Have you noticed more people believing in nothing?

Have you noticed the rise in nihilism, people who don’t believe anything is true and refuse to stand for anything? Using one of the most extreme cases of this, Trevor Aaronson expertly dissects how even a bright, promising young man can slip into this madness. In the process, he also ends up explaining a lot about our warped modern world.

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Left with a depressing reality

The ending almost justifies this creepy story. Why wasn’t this man identified as mentally ill sooner? We keep seeing one tragedy after another and can’t find a cure because too many people are living in a toxic reality fueled by war games, violent movies and social media.

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Great glimpse into this tragedy

Gives a great glimpse into the characters of the people and the chilling web of the right wing believers that are now in charge of this country.

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Unbelievability

I had no enjoyment and learned nothing from this waste of time. I regret listening.

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Interesting story and perspectives.

This was a really crazy but familiar story…one that has been told before. But the author digs deep into the paradox this story presents, and holds a mirror that shows how it reflects society in the current moment. I highly recommend this read. Very illuminating and insightful self reflection for both the author and the reading audience.

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Great narration and intriguing

Loved the story and narration. Format was very good. I will look for more by the author and narrator.

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Good and scary

Well that was a trip down the rabbit hole. Just shows how people can hear the same thing, and have very conflicting opinions.

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I really struggled with this review

We live in a time where the truth no longer matters and people believe wild conspiracy theories that have zero basis in truth or reality. The ideas and people portrayed are difficult to want to know and James makes it very difficult to want to even understand her viewpoint. Credit to the author for attempting to stay objective when the entire situation is batty. I was left infuriated and disappointed but that is not a negative reflection on the good work done here.

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“Do you want to play a game?”

Another Gem delivered by Trevor Aaronson. In this game anyone can play, or be played if you allow it. Delving deep into a twisted mind, and trying not to lose your own while figuring it out. Great investigation!!!! A must listen.

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