Episode 341

March 1, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Narrative true crime podcast episode, blending host narration, police audio, news clips, family interviews, and suspect confessions for a gripping, documentary-style recounting of events.
The Key Players:
- Main Subject: Sean Lannon, a former soldier turned family man whose life unraveled into a killing spree; driven by trauma, addiction fallout, and child protection obsession.
- Host/Narrator: Mike Boudet of Sword & Scale, delivering chilling details with reflective commentary.
- Supporting Voices: Family (Sean's mom Lynn, Jen's brother Chris), neighbors, police scanners, and Sean's emotionless confession tapes.
The Vibe: Intense and horrifying—dark true crime chills with shocking twists, moral ambiguity, and visceral gore that hooks like a thriller.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Murder of Michael Dabkowski**
2 (04:29) **Manhunt for Sean Lannon**
3 (07:22) **Sean and Mike's Relationship**
4 (10:48) **Sean's Confession to Mike's Murder**
5 (14:01) **Sean's Early Life and Changes**
6 (20:02) **Jen's Addiction and Family Struggles**
7 (23:04) **Move to New Mexico and Decline**

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Show Notes

When Sean Lannon arrived at his uncle Mike’s house in March 2021, it appeared to be the start of a family tragedy. But, as investigators investigated further, a much darker story started to come to light - one that spanned across states and years, prompting everyone to question how well they truly knew him.

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