Crime House Daily: First Watch

Episode: Football Star Charged in ATV Death & Wife’s Makeshift Poison Lab
Host: Katie Ring
Date: November 4, 2025

Episode Overview

This First Watch episode of Crime House Daily, hosted by Katie Ring, delves into two headline-making cases:

1. The criminal charges against former college football star Julian Fleming in the ATV-related death of his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd.
2. The extraordinary case of Cheryl Gates, a school therapist accused of stalking and attempting to poison her estranged husband with concoctions researched and mixed in a “makeshift lab” at home.

A brief, grim update on the development in the K. Scott homicide also opens the content segment.

[00:00] Case Update: The Death of K. Scott (Philadelphia)

• Katie Ring provides an update on a case previously covered on social media: the disappearance and murder of 23-year-old K. Scott.
• K. Scott disappeared on October 4, 2025, after leaving work looking upset and getting into a dark car.
• Her remains were found two weeks later, having been shot in the head ([03:36]).
• Investigators connect her to Keon King (21), who is suspected due to "phone activity lines up with the time frame" and being linked to a burned vehicle believed to transport her remains.
• King has a previous, dropped case involving kidnapping and strangulation; those charges are being refiled.
• King has been charged with murder and is held without bail.
• Katie teases a future episode for a deep dive into this unfolding case.

“Police later traced King’s cell phone data to the same area where her body was found and tied him to a burned out vehicle that investigators believe was used to move her remains.” — Katie Ring [04:23]

[05:25] Main Case 1: Football Star Julian Fleming Charged in Girlfriend’s ATV Death

Background:

• Julian Fleming, 24, a former top college football wide receiver, now charged in the death of girlfriend Alyssa Boyd, 23.
• Alyssa Boyd was an accomplished athlete, beloved by friends and family.
• Julian and Alyssa grew up in the same Pennsylvania town, were friends, and later rekindled a relationship after college.

The Accident:

• Julian, after a turbulent football career, failed his NFL physical in May 2025 and went on a getaway with Alyssa in Troy, PA ([08:20]).
• On May 23, 2025, Julian drives an ATV with Alyssa on back; both are unhelmeted, and he was believed to be intoxicated.
• ATV hits a deer going ~40 mph, flipping the vehicle ([09:31]).
• Passersby attempt CPR on Alyssa, but she is pronounced dead at the scene ([10:06]).
• Julian admitted on the scene to having consumed "five or six" drinks; blood alcohol content measured at 0.118% (legal limit is 0.08%) ([10:44]).

Legal Developments:

• No immediate arrest; later, police obtain a blood sample and begin their investigation ([11:03]).
• By October 8, 2025, Julian is formally charged with homicide by motor vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, and DUI.
• He surrenders, is jailed for one day, then released on $75,000 bond ([14:12]).
• His attorney argues the incident was an unavoidable accident despite alcohol, claiming "Julian is traumatized from losing the love of his life" ([14:56]).

Community and Family Response:

• Alyssa’s family launches a scholarship fund in her name, raising over $85,000 for her legacy ([14:01]).
• Julian posts a public tribute to Alyssa on Instagram after her death.
• Katie reflects on the tragic consequences: “He is going to have to live with this guilt for the rest of his life.” ([15:42])

Notable Quotes:

"Please be so incredibly careful... But unfortunately, so many people die in ATV accidents. And this goes without saying, but please do not drink and drive." — Katie Ring [15:29]
"Julian is trying to move forward... even with these charges hanging over him, he’s still trying to sign with another NFL team." — Katie Ring [14:59]

Timestamp Highlights:

• [05:25] — Alyssa Boyd & Julian Fleming’s early years and relationship.
• [08:20] — Set-up of the accident and Julian’s failed NFL opportunity.
• [10:06] — Details of the ATV crash and immediate aftermath.
• [11:03] — Police investigation, BAC testing.
• [14:01] — Community memorials, scholarship.
• [14:56] — Legal arguments from Julian’s defense team.

[16:57] Main Case 2: The Poison Plot of Cheryl Gates

Background:

• Cheryl Gates, 42, North Carolina school therapist, married with two children.
• Life appears normal until a separation with her husband in 2025.

The Spiral:

• Cheryl makes repeated, unwanted attempts at reconciliation, escalating to harassment and property damage ([17:40]).
• Cheryl turns to ChatGPT for research on poisoning and incapacitating her estranged husband, bypassing many built-in safeguards ([18:37]).
• She explores dangerous substances: oleander, ricin, foxglove, and prescription drug interactions.

The Makeshift Lab:

• Cheryl orders lab equipment (syringes, capsule filler, droppers, scales) and begins mixing drug combos in her home office ([22:13]).
• She stalks her husband with a covert GPS tracker on his car, tracks his routine, and plans to spike his daily Celsius energy drink ([22:47]).

Poisoning Attempts:

• July 12, 2025: First poisoning attempt fails as husband notices strange taste ([23:15]).
• August 18, 2025: Second attempt leaves husband incapacitated, but he survives and grows suspicious.
• Husband discovers the tracker on his car, turns over evidence and tainted drink to police.

Arrests and Aftermath:

• October 7, 2025: Cheryl is arrested and charged with stalking and property damage. Released on bail, but a swift police investigation uncovers her home lab and search history ([24:59]).
• October 10, 2025: Re-arrested for attempted murder and food/drink contamination; she is held without bond and suspended from work.
• Katie: “I find the way people like Cheryl reason mind boggling... she thinks trying to murder her husband and the father of her children won’t mess them up more than anything. Crazy town.” ([26:30])

Notable Quotes:

“Cheryl goes full Walter White and creates a makeshift lab in her home so she can test different poisons and drug combinations to kill her husband.” — Katie Ring [19:23]
“She keeps practicing mixtures in her makeshift home lab. And when the new school year starts up in August, Cheryl returns to work as though nothing’s wrong. Little does she know everything’s about to come crashing down.” — Katie Ring [23:54]

Timestamp Highlights:

• [17:40] — Cheryl’s harassment escalates.
• [18:37] — Using ChatGPT to research poisons.
• [22:13] — Purposes lab equipment; details of poisoning strategy.
• [23:15] — First poison attempt; [23:36] — Tracking device found.
• [24:59] — Major arrests and search of Cheryl’s home.
• [26:30] — Katie’s reflection on Cheryl’s mentality and consequences.

[Closing]

• Host Katie invites listener discussions: “What did you think of today’s cases? Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments.” ([27:19])
• Reminders to subscribe and follow for ongoing updates; teasers for other Crime House shows.

Episode Takeaways

• Recklessness and Substance Use: The tragic ATV case emphasizes the fatal consequences of impaired driving, especially with powerful vehicles.
• Digital Trails & Modern Crime: Cheryl Gates’ case illustrates how, despite tech safeguards, determined offenders sometimes find ways to bypass controls, but digital evidence remains discoverable.
• Victim Advocacy: Katie maintains a consistent tone of empathy and caution throughout, urging reflection and responsible decision-making.

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