In this short trailer episode of She Speaks Crime, host Quiana Dickerson introduces the heartbreaking case of 8-year-old Martonio Wilder from Columbus, Ohio. Reported missing in June 2024, Martonio was later discovered inside the attic of his home. What followed revealed disturbing details of severe malnutrition, abuse, and years of documented warning signs that never resulted in meaningful intervention.

This preview introduces the questions explored in the full episode: How many warning signs are too many? How did severe neglect go untreated for so long? And where do systems meant to protect children fail them most?

The full episode, The Silence in the Attic: The Life and Death of 8-Year-Old Martonio Wilder, will be released March 6th at 12:00 PM EST on all major podcast platforms.

If you suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please contact the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).