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On March 26th, 2018, a family SUV was found at the base of a cliff on California’s Highway 1.
At first it looked like a tragic accident , a road trip gone wrong. But investigators quickly realized there were no skid marks, no signs of braking, and all six Hart children were missing.
What followed was the unraveling of a carefully crafted public image, revealing years of overlooked warning signs, systemic failures, and a deliberate act that shocked the nation.
Content Warning:
This episode includes descriptions of child abuse, neglect, and the deaths of minors.
By Sophie ImogenOn March 26th, 2018, a family SUV was found at the base of a cliff on California’s Highway 1.
At first it looked like a tragic accident , a road trip gone wrong. But investigators quickly realized there were no skid marks, no signs of braking, and all six Hart children were missing.
What followed was the unraveling of a carefully crafted public image, revealing years of overlooked warning signs, systemic failures, and a deliberate act that shocked the nation.
Content Warning:
This episode includes descriptions of child abuse, neglect, and the deaths of minors.