Voices Against Filicide

Hope sits down with law professor and family violence attorney Dale Cecka to take a closer look at the realities of family court and what needs to change. They discuss the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach to 50/50 parenting, domestic violence and coercive control, judicial accountability, the Alec and Lydia Act, and the importance of truly examining what is in the best interest of each child.

Dale also shares how she is helping educate the next generation of attorneys to see the people behind the cases and reminds families navigating these systems that even when the fight feels impossible, there is still hope.

Dale Margolin Cecka | Albany Law School

TRIGGER WARNING 
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

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Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
A Momcast Production

Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
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In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.

In part two, Tina takes us through the tragic events of the week she fought for hers and her sons life. She explains the abuse, the terror, and the moment of self defence that led to her survival. Finishing off her story with her arrest, time served, and what it's been like finally being free from it all. 

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.

Resources:
The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Home - Haven Oakland


TRIGGER WARNING 
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

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The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
A Momcast Production

Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advocating, and living her life the best she can.

In Part One, Tina takes us back to the beginning—sharing the early warning signs, love bombing, coercive control, isolation, financial abuse, and escalating violence that shaped years of her life.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, coercive control, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and threats of violence. Please listen with care.

Part two of Tina Talbot's episode will be released October 14th. 

Resources:
The Women's Resource Center can be reached at 800-554-4972.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Home - Haven Oakland

To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).

This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. 

They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.

This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.

Thomas Alongi 
Family Law Attorney 
Alongi Law Firm PLLC
Website: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7Ig

Patricia Madsen
Patricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community Legal
Services (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aid
organizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-income
Arizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on a
number of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivors
of domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the Arizona
Supreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impact
of Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislative
advocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizona
court rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysis
and commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy with
stakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of
2026.

Website = https://clsaz.org/
Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizona
Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/

AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/

AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/

https://www.lsc.gov/

https://acesdv.org/

TRIGGER WARNING 
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
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The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
A Momcast Production

Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

To kick off Season Four of Voices Against Filicide, Hope sits down with attorneys Tom Alongi and Patricia Madsen, two of the legal minds who helped shape the Alec and Lydia Act (HB 2995).

This episode will be released in two parts as they discuss how the legislation came to life, what it changes within Arizona family court, and why recognizing coercive control, domestic violence, and patterns of abuse is so important when protecting children and survivors. 

They also dive into written findings, temporary orders, accountability, and what these changes could mean for families moving forward.

This is more than legislation; it is part of Alec and Lydia’s legacy and the continued fight to protect children and families.

Part Two of this important conversation will be released next week on September 30th. 

Thomas Alongi 
Family Law Attorney 
Alongi Law Firm PLLC
Website: https://alongilawteam.studio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-mOBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBYWmFDdExFUXNOaXFXNHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZEMEVeQ-ap9i4Bgjaf_tEBk-lNSrcQx87_sPOKicCYdOe70jumONozg3Yio_aem_HnS8tJlJuC2gP-FuALn7Ig

Patricia Madsen
Patricia Madsen is the Managing Attorney of the Family Law Unit at Community Legal
Services (CLS) in Phoenix, Arizona. CLS is one of three nonprofit civil legal aid
organizations in Arizona that together provide civil legal assistance to low-income
Arizonans throughout the state. During her 25-year tenure at CLS, she has served on a
number of legal and community-based committees, advocating for victims and survivors
of domestic violence and their children. She is currently a member of the Arizona
Supreme Court’s Committee on Family Court (COFC) and the Committee on the Impact
of Domestic Violence and the Courts (CIDVC). In addition to engaging in legislative
advocacy, Ms. Madsen has directly contributed to several improvements in the Arizona
court rules for protective orders and family law procedure. Most recently, her analysis
and commentary during the drafting process, as well as direct advocacy with
stakeholders, was instrumental in the passage of the Alec and Lydia Act in June of
2026.

Website = https://clsaz.org/
Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizona
Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/clsarizona/

AZ Law Help = https://azlawhelp.org/

AZ Court Help = https://azcourthelp.org/

https://www.lsc.gov/

https://acesdv.org/

TRIGGER WARNING 
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
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The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
A Momcast Production

Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Tiffany Lesnik to discuss coercive control, domestic violence, and protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. Tiffany shares how her faith shapes her work advocating for survivors, explains key warning signs associated with increased lethality risk, and offers practical guidance for creating safety plans and seeking help. Together, they explore the urgent need for greater education within the family court system to better protect children and families.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guest. Information discussed is based on personal experience, professional expertise, and publicly available sources, which are listed in the episode description where applicable.

TRIGGER WARNING:
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
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The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

A Momcast Production
Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

Learn more or get involved:
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In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton discusses the heartbreaking deaths of Austin Davis (10) and Andolan Davis (18 months) following an alleged filicide-suicide in Glendale, Arizona. Through this case, Hope explores the warning signs that often precede these tragedies, including emotional instability, relationship conflict, untreated mental illness, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and access to firearms.

While every case is unique, understanding these lethality risk markers is essential to preventing future child deaths.At Voices Against Filicide, our mission remains the same: to honor the children, educate communities, and advocate for stronger protections so fewer families experience this unimaginable loss.

Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and any guests and are intended for educational and advocacy purposes. Information discussed is based on publicly available news reports, official records, and other reputable sources available at the time of recording.
Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but information may change as investigations continue. This podcast is not intended to provide legal, medical, or mental health advice.

Sources:
Information for this episode was compiled from publicly available law enforcement statements, official records, and reputable media outlets.
Please refer to the sources cited in this episode for additional information.
Mom kills her two kids in shocking murder-suicide after shooting woman with her husband at a bar
Mom kills her 2 kids, herself after sending 'horrific' texts
Sordid cheating rumors that rocked killer mom's world and drove her to shoot at high school sweetheart husband and his 'lover,' then kill her two sons and herself | Daily Mail Online
Mom kills 2 children after shooting at husband, other woman at bar in murder-suicide: Police - Good Morning America
Arizona advocate pushes for law after mother kills kids amid marital separation | FOX 10 Phoenix
Fundraiser for Jay Froboese by Felicia Queen : Support for Nolan After Tragic Loss
Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (UCR Program) — FBI
Filicide Statistics | Fact-Checked 2026
Tools & Strategies for Assessing Danger or Risk of Lethality


TRIGGER WARNING:
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
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The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

A Momcast Production
Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

Learn more or get involved:
🌿 https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

TRIGGER WARNING:
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

A Momcast Production
Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Hope Hooton speaks with Christy Camara about her son Wyland, who was killed at age 10 on March 2, 2020, when his father shot him and then himself. Christy describes the shock of arriving to crime scene tape, being taken to the police station without answers, and later saying goodbye at the hospital. She shares memories of traveling with Wyland and how grief reshaped her identity as a mother into advocacy. Christy explains how a restraining order with a firearm prohibition was not entered into California’s system for over eight months, allowing her ex-husband to legally buy a gun, and how this led to Wyland’s Law, passed in California in October 2025, requiring timely entry and verification. She also discusses her book, website, community birthday events honoring Wyland, and her work with Pierce’s Pledge to educate legal professionals and promote safe firearm storage during custody disputes.


Check out Christy Camara's website here:
Wyland’s Mom



TRIGGER WARNING:
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

A Momcast Production
Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Hope Hooton speaks with Kathryn Zook, a mental health and substance abuse professional and mother who shares her experience navigating the California family court system after leaving an abusive marriage. Kathryn describes years of custody proceedings in which her documented concerns were reframed as “high conflict,” while her ex-husband allegedly used their son as a weapon and her reports of abuse went nowhere, complicated by conflicts of interest involving his remarriage to a criminal DA in the same courthouse. She recounts the financial strain of legal battles, her son’s trauma-related behavioral struggles, and the turning point when he refused to return to his father at age 11. Kathryn discusses her memoir, “Your Honor, Not My Son’s Keeper,” her faith, and her advocacy for reform, including trauma training mandates for judges and evaluators.

Get your copy here: Your Honor, Not My Son's Keeper by Kathryn Zook
Your Honor, Not My Son's Keeper: 11:44: CADC CHt, Kathryn Zook: 9798902233732: Amazon.com: Books

TRIGGER WARNING:
This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


Connect with Hope Hooton:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com 

Support & Subscribe:
If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

The Rowan Project:
https://therowanproject.org/

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

A Momcast Production
Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.