CW: Child sexual abuseA man kidnaps his own child. He says that he did it to save her from sexual abuse. Her mother says that he’s brainwashing their daughter and using her to make money off of a sympathetic public. Sophie Long was last seen on July 12, 2021 in Seguin Texas. Her father has been on the run with her ever since. Is he a hero who is doing whatever he can to protect his daughter from a predator and a broken legal system? Or is he a mentally unstable man who may himself pose a threat to his daughter?Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/attwgpodSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/attwgpodSources:  Urgent Fraud Alert Issued for “Stand with Sophie” GoFundMe Page Stand with Sophie: Father of little girl who claims abuse speaks out in special ‘Crime Stories’ episode Amicus Attorney in Viral “Stand with Sophie” Case Recommended Mother Have Sole Legal Custody Sophie Long: Father Michael Long Accused of Child Abduction Sophie Long: Wife of Missing Girl’s Dad Says He’s ‘Not a stable person for Sophie’ As Cops Say He Abducted Daughter Sophie Long: Texas Girl Who Was Centerpiece of Viral #IStandWithSophie Campaign is Now Missing Bring Sophie Home (@BringSophieH0ME) Sophie Long's father says he's he would 'absolutely go to jail to protect her'--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andthentheyweregone/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andthentheyweregone/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/attwgpod)

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