From Military Spouse to True Crime: A Case, A Calling, A Community with Rietta Boksha
A single interview was supposed to be routine. Instead, it opened a door into the unresolved death of Heather Turner—and pulled us into a story where timelines shift, evidence raises questions, and the loudest voices aren’t always the most truthful. We sit down with our friend Rietta Bokcha, a military spouse, author, and host who pivoted her show from everyday resilience to true crime advocacy after noticing the red flags no one seemed eager to address.
We walk through the case methodically: conflicting accounts around a child’s whereabouts, a weapon wrapped in a towel away from the body, a call to parents before 911, and an investigation still open eight years later in a small Georgia county with deep local ties. Rietta explains why she’s chosen a “facts only” approach on TikTok—citing coroner documents, public records, and contemporary reporting—while refusing to amplify the husband’s name for clout. The goal isn’t outrage; it’s pressure, clarity, and a record too visible to ignore.
Between the case updates, we talk about the human side of this work. How intuition can be a lifesaving skill rather than superstition. How chronic stress and buried trauma show up as autoimmune issues, insomnia, and burnout. Why functional medicine’s root-cause lens pairs with brainwave research to offer a fuller picture of healing. And how caring for a parent with bulbar ALS teaches a hard truth about compound grief: loss begins long before goodbye.
We also share practical lessons for listeners: lead with facts and let feelings follow, set firm boundaries online, and invest in communities that honor truth over heat. If you’re curious about true crime done responsibly, balancing advocacy with compassion, or navigating military family life while creating meaningful work—this conversation is for you.
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KP
Podcast Host
KP is the host of The Morning Formation (TMF) Podcast and YouTube. He also serves as a team partner of Act Now Education (www.actnoweducation.com) and networks with many organizations with the military community.
Born in the beautiful state of Hawai'i and raised half his life in the scenic Midwest, KP Phillips was an Army brat who learned grit and achievement the hard way. After navigating through a tough up-bringing, he was determined to make something of himself.
After high school, KP enlisted in the Army National Guard for 4 years to the rank of Corporal and decided to do more by becoming an Active-Duty Commissioned Officer through his university's Army ROTC SMP Program.
In 2003, KP received a BA in Criminal Justice from Wright State University. Upon graduation, he immediately accepted a commission into the United States Army, assigned to the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in his home state of Hawai'i.
KP served during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004-2005) in Mosul, Iraq as a transportation platoon leader (2LT) and was awarded the Army Bronze Star Medal. During his Army commission, KP honorably served as a platoon leader, executive officer, and a battalion-training officer.
In late 2007, KP resigned his commission as an Army Captain (O3) and in that same year completed his first graduate degree from Central Michigan University. In 2013, KP completed his second graduate degree- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Strayer University.
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