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Broken Trust: The Case of Brittany Zamora

Send us a text     This is the story of Brittany Zamora, a sixth-grade teacher whose relationship with her 13-year-old student crossed unthinkable lines. It’s a case that not only exposes the abuse of power but forces us to confront something society rarely talks about... male victims of sexual abuse. In this episode, we’ll take you step by step through the crime, how it began, how it escalated, and how it finally came to light. This is more than just a case. It’s a window into the cracks in a system meant to protect our children and the ripple effects of betrayal that can last a lifetime.  This is Episode 57, Broken Trust: The Case of Brittany Zamora.Show Notes:Dreading (Crime & Psychology)–Teacher of the Year: The Sickening Case of Brittany ZamoraDad Realizes Teacher is a Child Predator - YouTubeSupport the showDon't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us!Follow our Instagram: What Cries OutPlease Consider Supporting our Indie Podcast and Click the Support Our Show Button! Thank you to our amazing listeners, who support us and continue listening! We are grateful to you.

The Boy at the Mall

Send us a text     Most days pass without consequence. We move through routines, errands, small talk, to do lists...unaware of how fragile the ordinary really is. But sometimes, without warning, an ordinary day becomes the one that changes everything. Because everything we are...our choices, our reactions, our instincts, gets revealed in those brief, irreversible moments. And sometimes… our choices are seemingly intertwined with another's. This is the story of a child, a stranger, and a moment that changed everything. Welcome to Episode 56, The Boy at the Mall.Sources:Fundraiser for Landens Family by Noah Hanneman : Help For Landen - Mall Of America Attack VictimThe Story of Landen HoffmannMan sentenced for throwing child off balcony at Mall of AmericaSupport the showDon't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us!Follow our Instagram: What Cries OutPlease Consider Supporting our Indie Podcast and Click the Support Our Show Button! Thank you to our amazing listeners, who support us and continue listening! We are grateful to you.

The Devil You Know

Send us a text     There’s an old saying: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."It’s a fitting lens for this episode because sometimes, even when something is terrible, it's familiar. Today, we’re going to examine two cases with a chilling common thread: domestic violence that didn’t just leave bruises or broken bones but left behind permanent, life-altering disfigurement. And yet, perhaps even more shocking than the brutality itself... is that the victims, against all odds, took their abusers back.     We'll navigate the tangled web of trauma, hope, fear, and survival and in doing so, perhaps offer strength, courage, and a voice to those still trapped in the shadows of abuse. This is Episode 55: The Devil You Know.Domestic Violence resource & help:  1-800-799-SAFESources:Crazy Love–2007/documentary directed by Dan Klores & Fisher Stevens (story of Linda Riss & Burt Pugach)Evil Lives Here-Season 17, Episode 3/My Father Let the Darkness Inwomenslaw.orgSupport the showDon't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us!Follow our Instagram: What Cries OutPlease Consider Supporting our Indie Podcast and Click the Support Our Show Button! Thank you to our amazing listeners, who support us and continue listening! We are grateful to you.

The Murder of Kaiya Campbell

Send us a text     As Summer approaches, families look forward to road trips and vacations, while children relish the freedom of unstructured days—exploring neighborhoods, breathing in fresh air, and experiencing the timeless rhythm of boredom. These moments are cherished, often reflecting the summers we once had. For 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, a spirited and strong-willed girl, this was no exception. But what happens when innocence is shattered? When are the trust and purity of childhood violated by someone close? This brings us to a haunting question: Are monsters born, or are they created? In today's episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kiaya Campbell, whose brutal murder challenges us to confront ideas of the complexities of human nature and the factors that contribute to such heinous acts. Welcome to Episode 54: The Murder of Kiaya Campbell.Show Notes:Footage Shows Teen Luring 10 Year Old to Her Death - YouTube (Recommended 47:00)Support the showDon't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us!Follow our Instagram: What Cries OutPlease Consider Supporting our Indie Podcast and Click the Support Our Show Button! Thank you to our amazing listeners, who support us and continue listening! We are grateful to you.

Enmeshed: The Staudte Murders

Send us a text     Our case begins with a narcissistic mother, a woman who begins to see her children as burdens instead of sources of love, as the relationship begins to warp with resentment and distance. What begins is a dynamic of manipulation slowly becomes full enmeshment—particularly with one daughter, who starts to mirror the same self-centered behaviors where boundaries blur and the mother’s sense of identity becomes entwined with her daughter’s. The daughter, once seeking validation, begins to internalize her mother's toxic patterns, adopting them as her own, eventually becoming an extension of her mother’s need for control, feeding off the same emotional chaos that once consumed her. Boundaries vanish, and the daughter now wraps her mother’s narcissism around herself, a twisted bond where the lines between love and control fade, and whether she is merely an object to fill the emptiness in her mother’s life. Welcome to Episode 53, Enmeshed: The Staudte MurdersSources:Peacock: Snapped- Season 20, Episode 9 Diane StaudteHome Sweet Murder- Season 44, Episode 15Free Attachment Style Test | The Attachment ProjectCaught by her own diary YouTube Interrogation TapesSupport the showDon't Forget to Give Us a 5-Star Rating & Review Us!Follow our Instagram: What Cries OutPlease Consider Supporting our Indie Podcast and Click the Support Our Show Button! Thank you to our amazing listeners, who support us and continue listening! We are grateful to you.