When 21-month-old Maddox Lawrence was reported missing in Syracuse, New York, the community came together in a desperate search to bring her home. But as the hours passed, details began to surface that painted a much darker picture. This episode explores the heartbreaking case of Maddox Lawrence — a story of jealousy, tragedy, and the devastating consequences of hidden emotions.

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In 1994, 23-year-old Florida mother Carmen Gayheart failed to pick up her children from school, sparking a frantic search that gripped her community. What began as a missing person case quickly unraveled into a shocking investigation, revealing disturbing details about her abduction, assault, and murder. This episode explores the events leading up to Carmen’s disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the people involved in the case, drawing on court records, news reports, and firsthand accounts to piece together the story.

CORRECTION: In this episode, I mistakenly referred to WFT News. The correct source is WUFT News. I apologise for the error and want to ensure proper credit is given.

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In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of Abiyah Yasharahyalah—a three-year-old boy who died of starvation and was secretly buried by his parents, members of an obscure religious group. His younger brother, known publicly as Child B, was later removed from the same household. Through court documents, safeguarding reviews, and media reporting, we look at how cultural beliefs, parental resistance, and professional failings combined to make these children effectively invisible to the very system meant to protect them.

CORRECTION: In this episode we stated: 'For two years, the body of three-year-old Abiyah Yasharahyalah lay underground'. This was incorrect. Abiyah was buried for three years before he was discovered.

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When two women, Annie Eels and Samantha Tapper, were brutally murdered in Shrewsbury, it sent shockwaves through the town. In this episode, we piece together the timeline, the investigation, and the story of the man who committed this shocking crime.

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Brian Williamson, Jamaica’s first openly gay activist, was murdered in 2004. This episode explores his life, the brutal hate crime that took him, and the legacy he left in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in a country gripped by homophobia.

Terminology Note:

This episode uses both “LGBT” and “LGBTQ+”. The term “LGBT” is used in historical contexts, quotes, or references to organisations that originally used that acronym. “LGBTQ+” is used when speaking about the broader, present-day community, acknowledging identities beyond lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender — including queer, intersex, asexual, and others. The “+” symbol reflects the community’s diversity and inclusivity.

Organisation Note:

Throughout this episode, references are made to J-FLAG (Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays) — the name by which the organisation was known during the time of Brian Williamson’s activism and death. In 2019, J-FLAG rebranded as the Equality for All Foundation Jamaica, reflecting a broader commitment to human rights, equity, and inclusion beyond the LGBTQ+ community. For historical accuracy, “J-FLAG” is used when referring to events or actions prior to this change.

Source material used for this episode HERE.

Visit the Equality For All website HERE or donate to them directly HERE.

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