What are the parallels between violent death in the military and in civilian life? And, more importantly, what can we learn from this? Join me as I sit with Army Veteran and host of Drive On Podcast Scott DeLuzio to discuss intentional death on and off the battlefield.

Adolescence is tough. Adolescence is even tougher as a biracial teen. And, if that isn't difficult enough imagine being told your mom has been murdered and that it was premeditated. How do you find your footing? Reestablish control? Interface with peers? Listen in as we hear Rebecca Benny describe these difficult hurdles and how she negotiated them.`

When Kalvon Hawkins was informed his daughter had been murdered at a birthday party he couldn't imagine life getting worse, but this was a prelude to more suffering. The police brushed him off. Witnesses wouldn't come forward. Rumors circulated. His business suffered. Over the years, he succumbed to depression and isolation. Then, one drizzly, cold day he took matters into his own hands and opened his first Facebook Live post pleading for support outside the Michigan City, Indiana P.D. His call was answered and refueled him. He was stalked by the police. His family was collapsing and when the perpetrator was finally caught he was offered a sweet plea deal. Kalvon wasn't having it. Listen to the narrative of his tenacity to finally extract justice from the criminal justice system.

Crime victims, homicide survivors included, find the court process to be confusing, foreign, and occasionally hostile. Former Denver Prosecutor Rachel Robinson of Colorado has made it her mission to give a voice to those who don't have one. She has dedicated her private practice to ensuring that crime victims' rights are honored. She has tailored her services to fill the gaps in the criminal justice system for those of us who have been sidelined and silenced.

The attempted murder of herself and her young son was not enough to deter Patricia Wenskunas from her life mission. She has excelled in her tireless effort to advocate for crime victims in a number of ways - not the least of which is her foundation "Crime Survivors Resource Center" in Irvine, California. Please tune in and feel uplifted by her passion, clarity, and hope. She is more than a survivor - she is an inspiration.

Shortly into a happy marriage, in the midst of a new job with a bright future, living on a peaceful, remote ranch, the unthinkable happens. Jessica Lewis recounts the awful night she learns of the shooting death of her beloved Russell by a man on a crime spree aiming for someone else. Alone and terrified, surrounded by a mountainous, stormy landscape, she is summoned to the police station to confirm the ugly truth. She painstakingly shares her tragedy on the second anniversary of Russell's death. Many important lessons spring from her narrative. Please join us, won't you?

This episode gives the backstory of how this podcast came to be, as well as review top stories of the year - with some updates thrown in. A glimpse into Season 4 is offered, too.

Ever wonder how - or if - psychic detectives really work with law enforcement on missing persons and unsolved homicide cases? If so, how effective are they? What is their method? Equally important - how do you spot a charlatan? Listen as Karen Romine explains the ways she helps law enforcement. Karen is a certified international psychic, medium and energy healer based in Iowa. She blends these skills to help law enforcement when asked.

Many homicide survivors have had exposure (and sometimes over-exposure) to print, broadcast and social media posts about the homicide in their families. But imagine the live streamed broadcast of your loved one's last moments on social media platforms... Not only was the crime shown, but it's also been shared and viewed millions of times. It's a special kind of eternal torment for loved ones and it lacks a clear solution. Here is the story of the random murder of Robert Godwin of Ohio as told by his daughter, Tonya Baines-Godwin.

Marcy Pusey was a newlywed sleeping under the same roof as her in-laws. Early one morning her father-in-law knocked on their door to tell them his wife (her mother-in-law) was "hurt" and needed help. In truth, he'd brutally murdered her. The reason will surprise you.

The 100-year forced assimilation of indigenous children across the U.S. and Canada between 1865-1960 cost thousands of lives. Some say their tiny spirits call out from unmarked graves and repeatedly ask to be brought home and given back their name. Listen as we follow the story of Daughter of Red Cedar.

Agape Garcia's life (and that of her 8-year-old and unborn baby) pivoted without warning. Hundreds of miles from home, they unpacked to start a new life chapter. Without warning the father of her yet-to-be-born son viciously tried to kill her. She had no resources, no support, yet reestablished herself, raised her children alone and now (years later) finally feels free enough to talk about her personal experience of domestic terrorism at the hands of someone she once loved and trusted. Agape will also describe her path to post-traumatic growth in the hopes others can do the same.

Lisbeth McCarty, aunt of murder victim Lauren Barnes, tells a cautionary tale. Youth, pregnancy, paternal rejection of pregnancy and the realization of responsibilities that lie ahead can boil into a toxic mix. Baby Avery's father would rather have risked life in prison than life co-parenting her. He dug her grave along with ther mother who carried her and carried through with his lethal trap. Sadly, this is not a unique story. Homicide is the leading cause of death of unborn children.

Part two of school shootings narrows the lens of the causes of this tragedy to focus on family, child and biological roots of this mayhem. It also offers several ways each of us can intervene, especially in regards to early intervention.

Mass school shootings like the one in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 are as complex as they are appalling. This two-part series examines the cultural, familial, personal, and biological underpinnings of these tragic events in an attempt to better understand this rare and deadly phenomenon.

Ashley Michelle was invited to her former boyfriend's apartment very late one night in 2016. Once inside, he locked the door behind her, assaulted her, forced her to look at their friend that he'd just murdered, and told her she was next. Her survival was dependent upon her intuition and split-second timing.

Detective Moran is best known for his work on the John Wayne Gacy serial murders of Cook County, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss the toll these unsolved murders take, why law enforcement has such a difficult time identifying victims and what families can do to assist law enforcement.

About half of all homicide survivors will face the litigation process but are seldom prepared to do so. Most have never been part of a criminal trial and have a steep learning curve ahead. This episode prepares homicide survivors to understand basic terminology and procedures for the trial of the assailant. Real case material will be used to demonstrate important points.

Karen Hewitt was a preteen in the U.K. when she was a patient of Harold Shipman, M.D. Her elderly grandmother was a patient of Shipman's also and was scheduled to see him around the time his murderous behavior was exposed. Ms. Hewitt's brush with the most prolific serial murderer in the U.K. has left her with PTSD, Agoraphobia and a burning desire to help others grow out of their shell and realize their potential. Listen in as we learn about the impact of this once-trusted physician who took the lives of more than 250 patients before capture and the impact it left on those who escaped his murderous hands.

When homicide survivors enter the courtroom and see the defandant their blood boils. We want and deserve a conviction. But, even more important, we want and deserve accuracy in the conviction. Listen in as the issue of wrongful murder convictions displays flaws in our legal system that sometimes results in even the homicide survivor being incarcerated for decades.