Episode 363
- Aug 5, 2026
- 1:17:45
- Full Episode
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A quiet evening in Washington City, Utah, ended in gunfire inside the Bailey family home. Gail and Joseph Bailey were executed. Their son and daughter-in-law barely escaped through a window. What followed was a sprawling manhunt through the desert edge of St. George with drones, SWAT teams, and a suspect hiding in the weeds with a gun to her head.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Mia Bailey killed her parents in Utah, leading to a police standoff and complex legal proceedings around her mental health and motivations.
Key points
- The Search for Mia Bailey. Police launch a massive search for Mia Bailey, who is armed and desperate after a double homicide.
- A Gruesome Discovery. Investigators find a bloody crime scene where Mia executed her parents, leaving behind chilling details.
- Mia's Last Hope. Mia believed her surgery was her final chance for happiness, leading to tragic decisions.
- The Monster Within. Mia claims she didn't want to become a monster, blaming her parents for her actions.
- Mia's Last Hope. Mia claimed her surgery was her last hope, leading to tragic consequences.
- The Standoff. Mia was armed and had options during the standoff, complicating the situation.
Episode highlights
- The Search for Mia BaileyPolice launch a massive search for Mia Bailey, who is armed and desperate after a double homicide.“Mia is armed. And she's desperate.”3:19Aug 5, 2026
- A Gruesome DiscoveryInvestigators find a bloody crime scene where Mia executed her parents, leaving behind chilling details.“The ordinary details were still sitting exactly where Gail and Joseph Bailey had left them.”14:25Aug 5, 2026
- Mia's Last HopeMia believed her surgery was her final chance for happiness, leading to tragic decisions.“This was my last hope.”37:37Aug 5, 2026
- The Monster WithinMia claims she didn't want to become a monster, blaming her parents for her actions.“I didn't want to become the monster they made me to be.”49:04Aug 5, 2026
- Mia's Last HopeMia claimed her surgery was her last hope, leading to tragic consequences.“Mia said the surgery was her last hope.”53:01Aug 5, 2026
- The StandoffMia was armed and had options during the standoff, complicating the situation.“She was the one holding the gun.”53:14Aug 5, 2026
- Confession and ConsequencesMia confessed to the murders but faced a complex legal battle over her mental health.“Mia confessed that night, detailing exactly what she did and why.”1:02:44Aug 5, 2026
- Sentencing DecisionProsecutors decided against the death penalty due to mental health considerations.“We chose to pursue consecutive sentences.”1:08:54Aug 5, 2026
Tension
75/ 100High tension
