Episodios

  • Amy’s Story: A Fight for Protection

    Amy’s Story: A Fight for Protection
    May 5 2025
    Amy Diane Homan McGee did everything she could to escape the grip of abuse—seeking protection through the courts and local police. In a moment of “enough is enough,” she tried to build a life of safety and peace for herself and her children. But then, Amy’s life was taken by the very man she had fought so hard to get away from.

    This episode tells the story of Amy’s strength, her fight for protection, and the overlooked dangers that could have saved her life. It’s a reminder that leaving isn’t the end of the battle for many survivors—it’s often when the danger escalates most.

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    Key topics: Amy McGee case, domestic violence murder, State College Pennsylvania, intimate partner homicide, Telling Amy’s Story documentary, Vincent McGee, Deirdri Fishel, protective order failure, true crime domestic abuse, Mariska Hargitay, warning signs of abuse, emotional abuse, controlling partners, IPV statistics, victim advocacy, domestic violence resources.
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  • Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore

    Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
    Apr 28 2025
    Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take
    you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue
    can crack a case wide open.
    From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details
    and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime
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  • Left in the Mix: Journey’s Fight

    Left in the Mix: Journey’s Fight
    Apr 26 2025
    Born on September 7, 2019, Journey—referred to as J.G. in legal documents—had a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didn’t take long for Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to begin receiving multiple reports concerning Journey’s safety and well-being.


    In the year leading up to Journey’s birth, his father became consumed by conspiracy theories and developed a dangerous plan to raise an entirely plant-based baby. Journey’s parents took their beliefs to an extreme, feeding their newborn a diet of blended bananas, dates, and honey—ignoring his basic nutritional needs for breast milk or infant formula.


    Despite repeated calls from Journey’s grandmother to Child Protective Services (CPS), no effective action was taken until it was tragically too late.


    Miraculously, Journey survived the severe neglect and abuse, but he now faces lifelong challenges as a result of the trauma he endured.



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  • The Silence That Failed Her: Kei’Mani Latigue

    The Silence That Failed Her: Kei’Mani Latigue
    Apr 12 2025
    In this episode we investigate the heartbreaking disappearance and tragic fate of Kei’Mani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose story devastated her family and community. As new information and interviews with Kei’Mani’s loved ones emerge, we explore critical questions: Could earlier intervention have saved her? What role did suspected abuse and potential failures by child protective services play in the events leading up to her death? We trace the chilling timeline from March 17th, 2025—the day Kei’Mani vanished—uncovering the clues left behind and examining the actions of key individuals connected to her household. Keywords: Kei’Mani Latigue, Toledo Ohio, missing teen, child abuse case, CPS failure, true crime podcast, March 2025, Ohio disappearance, vulnerable children, child safety, legal guardianship, emotional storytelling, investigative podcast. Be sure to check out our amazing sponsor this week: FUM: Head to: https://www.tryfum.com/salad and use promo code salad to kick your bad habit today! References: https://people.com/keimani-latigue-cause-of-death-revealed-11703522https://youtu.be/6-k6XlSzXA0?si=wqMbvaSHNGZLnt2u https://booth.law/advocating-for-child-safety-how-communities-can-hold-cps-accountable/ https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/media-room/national-statistics-on-child-abuse/https://youtu.be/Q2e32PLM4VA?si=f-KWGqS72OHNO1fIhttps://co.lucas.oh.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1891https://www.wtol.com/article/news/special-reports/keimani/lucas-county-children-services-addresses-keimani-latigue-case/512-5f2d366c-33b0-4b09-bf22-46cc786582cbhttps://www.13abc.com/2025/03/26/this-feels-preventable-keimani-latigues-former-teacher-speaks-out-community-vigil-toledo-teen/https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/keimani-latigue-toledo-buffalo-soldiers-ohio-news-local/512-00ea9544-4a17-44ec-b7af-47b6c23fb359https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/26/local-leaders-consider-task-force-look-into-children-services-details-about-keimani-latigue-come-light/https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/29/protestors-march-outside-lucas-county-children-services-keimani-latigues-birthday/https://youtu.be/RIwV7nmQ2So?si=xlYiYnCbthma_O7dhttps://youtu.be/TwyBGdWhB2o?si=BTme77c8TUd6hkxBhttps://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/keimani-latigue-grandmother-not-arrested-police-say/512-dd4ed1e9-a471-4853-94cb-ca6d694f23a9https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/19/police-family-searching-missing-13-year-old/https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/24/father-missing-toledo-girl-charged/https://www.13abc.com/2025/03/22/search-party-gathers-look-missing-13-year-old-north-toledo/https://www.wtol.com/article/news/special-reports/keimani/qa-tpd-chief-troendle-on-the-keimani-latigue-missing-child-investigation-and-murder-case-darnell-jones-toledo-police/512-f3aac941-a590-4194-abcd-c7f56ced73eehttps://www.13abc.com/2025/03/26/city-leaders-seek-answers-abuse-allegation-reports-following-keimani-latigue-case-developments/https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/03/29/accused-murderer-has-history-violent-offenses/stories/20250329019https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/missing-13-year-old-keimani-latigue-family-searches/512-6f3eee36-d1d3-416d-b51a-3ef6b2b3df14https://americanspcc.org/child-maltreatment-statistics/https://www.childhelphotline.orghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2065955/https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/states-territories-tribes/state-liaison-officers-child-abuse-and-neglect/?rt=809https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/what-can-i-do-when-the-system-seems-unable-to-protect-my-childhttps://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/resources/just-resolutions/2024-september/childrens-ombudsman-what-they-are-and-how-to-access-services/ https://justiceforchildren.org/about-us/system-is-failing-our-children/
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  • Truth Behind the Headlines: Natalia Grace

    Truth Behind the Headlines: Natalia Grace
    Apr 6 2025
    Natalia Grace was once described as a child straight out of a horror movie — a Ukrainian orphan accused of lying about her age, abandoned by her adoptive family, and cast into a storm of suspicion and media frenzy. But behind the headlines is a real child who endured abuse, neglect, and deep betrayal. In this episode, we look past the sensationalism to tell Natalia’s story.


    We explore how a vulnerable young girl became the subject of national speculation and what her case reveals about the systems that failed her.


    Content warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Listener discretion is advised.

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    39 m
  • Justice for Sam Nordquist

    Justice for Sam Nordquist
    Mar 29 2025
    What really happened in Room 22 of Patty’s Lodge in the quiet town of Canandaigua, New York?

    When 24-year-old Sam Nordquist boarded a flight to meet someone he’d connected with online, he carried with him nothing but hope. Known by everyone who loved him as kind-hearted and genuine, Sam was looking forward to the possibility of something real — a new chapter in life and maybe even love.

    But what was waiting for him in New York was not what it seemed. What unfolded next would become the most painful and unjust chapter of his life — and a nightmare his family is still trying to understand.

    In this episode, we share Sam’s story: a young man led by trust and warmth, a family forever changed, and a search for truth that refuses to be silenced. This is a story of betrayal, heartbreak, and a community demanding justice.

    Justice for Sam Nordquist
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    40 m
  • The Fire That Freed Him: Kimberly Sullivan’s House of Horror

    The Fire That Freed Him: Kimberly Sullivan’s House of Horror
    Mar 22 2025
    A desperate 32-year-old man who risked everything to escape the nightmare he'd been trapped in for years.

    His prison: a locked room inside a quiet house in Waterbury, Connecticut. Starved, abused, and neglected, he weighed just 68 pounds—less than the average 10-year-old. With no way out and no hope left, he made a final, desperate choice: he set his room on fire. Using only a lighter, hand sanitizer, and paper, he sparked the blaze that could either end his life—or save it.

    It triggered a race against time as firefighters rushed to a home no one suspected was hiding a horror story. Kimberly Sullivan, his stepmother, is now charged with imprisoning him for over two decades—but she denies everything. Her attorneys claim there’s no real evidence tying her to the abuse.

    This man lost decades of his life—hidden from the world, voiceless. But now, his story is being told.




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  • The Bourbon Street Hustler: The Tragic Death of Adan Manzano

    The Bourbon Street Hustler: The Tragic Death of Adan Manzano
    Mar 15 2025
    In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room on February 5, 2025, while covering Super Bowl LIX. Surveillance footage revealed that Adan was last seen with Danette Colbert, infamously known as the "Bourbon Street Hustler," who has a notorious history of fraud and theft. Authorities suspect that Colbert may have drugged Adan to facilitate a robbery, as similar accusations have been made against her in the past. This episode explores the events leading up to Adan's untimely death, the ongoing investigation, and the broader implications of such crimes in vibrant cities like New Orleans. Join us as we uncover the details of this heartbreaking case and discuss the measures travelers can take to protect themselves from similar dangers.


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