The violent, senseless murder of Carol and Less Dotts in their East Tennessee home on February 3, 1995, inspired their daughter, Jeanne Dotts Brykalski, into action as a Victim Advocate. But the story doesn't end there. Their killers are up for parole and she is on a mission.

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When an officer is killed in the line of duty it is considered an "end of watch." This episode compares and contrasts the experiences of families who have lost a loved one as a police officer with those who have lost someone as a "civilian." There is a great deal of overlap.

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Michael Anthony, from Indiana, grew up knowing nothing but physical abuse, neglect, poverty, and pessimism. Somehow, in spite of his mistreatment and being surrounded by resignation and despair he knew he was not broken. Then a "mirror moment" changed his life. This self-made man tells us about his journey out of chaos and of his desire to inspire others to do the same.

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Special Agent Sackman describes serial murderers who are licensed physicians both inside and outside of long-term healthcare facilities. Learn what motivates them, why medicine is a perfect setting to commit homicide, and how they literally get away with murder for years. It will get you rethinking your next stay inside a hospital.

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First responders have nothing to do with cleaning up a residence or business after a murder. Who does it, then? What are the risks to a property owner to do it themselves? What is the usual cost to have it professionally done? Are there federal laws that apply? Why is special equipment needed and why? How long can it take? Listen as we discuss these and other questions from the owner of a crime scene cleanup company.

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"Why is this murder investigation taking so long?!" It's a frequent question voiced by homicide survivors. This episode is but one example of why it can take years to get a case on the dockets. Uncovering, processing and entering evidence into legal proceedings is daunting - not to mention frustrating by those waiting for some kind of resolution. Meet Anita Zannin from A-Z Forensics. Ms. Zannin’s unique background and experience has proven invaluable in assisting counsel as both a non-testifying and testifying expert, both in and out of the courtroom. Ms. Zannin has been accepted as an expert in both federal and state courts, and has worked on criminal and civil cases in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. She explains the moving parts behind a murder investigation and helps us understand the frustrating wait for justice.

Most homicide survivors focus on the emotional dimensions of their situation (such as anxiety or depression, and lowered concentration). But paying attention to the physical aftermath is equally important (such as insomnia, teeth grinding, headaches and stomach aches). Our guest, Tracy Lowry, R.N. discusses the importance and reasons behind this dimension of trauma as well as some strategies for dealing with it.

What is the psychological and social impact of murder on the person who kills? What is "perpetration-induced traumatic stress?" Listen in as Clark Frederick discusses his murder of Sheriff Dennis Pegg in Stillwater, New Jersey. Learn about the "four Ls" of homicide, brain circuitry responses to killing and a woman's reaction on a 911 call when she reluctantly shoots an intruder.

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Wrongful convictions of innocent defendants happen more often than you would think - to people from all walks of life. Many spend decades behind bars and find they cannot restore their lives once exonerated. This episode explains how this tragic miscarriage of justice happened to a teenager from New York and held him in error for 16 years.

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Women and girls tugged into the sex industry are the most frequently and easily killed people anywhere on the face of the earth. Why do they remain unseen by us even though we pass them daily? What people and companies profit from them? How do they become involved in this netherworld in the first place? What prevents them from leaving? Why is grief absent for fellow sex workers who die in "the life"? Meet Sariah Hastings who survived 20 years in the sex industry, being sold dozens of times across 33 states, and had many brushes with death. She managed to rise above her circumstances, is now paying it forward, and offers some tips for healthcare providers and parents.

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