This is Part 1 of this Incredulous story of Caregiving gone wrong. Rachel Waters made headlines in 2025 when she was indicted on two counts of murder following her mother’s hospice death in Columbia County, Georgia. Facing charges so severe that they carried the possibility of the death penalty, Rachel's life was upended overnight. Her journey began in 2020 as an only child caregiver to her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer (multiple myeloma). In July 2023, Rachel and her husband were urgently called down from New York City to Georgia after her mother was found nonresponsive and had been declared “actively dying” by hospice staff. Within hours of her mother's death, Rachel learned that she had become a murder suspect. By February 2025, she faced a high-profile indictment alleging that she administered "a lethal dose" of morphine to her mother while she was residing in a memory care facility. In the US, caregivers such as Rachel are issued hospice comfort kits that contain small amounts of prescribed medications, including morphine, which are used to treat end-of-life symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and shortness of breath. After additional records and evidence were presented to the state medical examiner and district attorney, all charges were dismissed in August 2025. Her legal ordeal and personal experience transformed Rachel into a passionate advocate for patients and families navigating end-of-life care. Rachel now works to spotlight systemic gaps in hospice practices and pushes for caregiver protections so that other families and their loved ones are not left vulnerable. A former nonprofit communications professional and life sciences writer, Rachel spent more than a decade exploring the intersections of medicine and technology, human rights, and culture. Rachel grew up in Georgia and now lives in Sunnyside, Queens, with her two husbands and their beloved cats. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Augusta State University and a master’s degree in international affairs from The New School in New York. When she’s not writing or speaking, Rachel can be found lifting heavy, testing the latest biometric gadget, or immersing herself in a good book or creative project. https://gofund.me/77e3e7ad9

James shares how you can go about learning CPR and First aid and other first responder training. You could help save a life. 
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This is a special mini episode. The Los Angeles Fire Department makes history as it gets a Star on the Walk of Fame! James Lott Jr tells you more!

James shares a current experience with his Doctors and medical team.

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JLJ speaks with the Memphis based non profit who teamed up with the Memphis Police Domestic Violence Division to put on this fair on Nov 15th from 10am-1pm in Memphis at the Lester Community Center. Featured on the show are Sgt Love, Sgt Knowlton, Lt Fields and Kimmie Webb.
All of them are answering the call to help their community end Domestic violence, and help those you need the resources to get our of their situations. Pleasae check out unityserivicealliance.org or email [email protected] or call 901-212-2783.

Moon Child is the new book about Anthony Dyer and its a memoir filled with his life and times. We chat about his combat missions, being in the Air Force and answering that call every time. He has numerous accolades including 2018's Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year award. The book is available in Amazon.

AAA are considered First Responders. James talks about that! 
Thanks to sponsor and co Exec producer Meredith Addison and Exec Producer Doug Hess!

From approximately May 2014 to August 2018, Brandl served as Director of Porter County EMS, where she led strategic initiatives, public outreach efforts, and community partnerships.  Under her direction, Porter EMS received national recognition for community engagement and outreach.  One notable public action was the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to the Porter County Search & Rescue team, a move she supported and appeared publicly with.  During her tenure, she was also vocal during high-profile incidents—for instance, when a truck rolled over on the Indiana Toll Road, her statements credited EMS staff for their work ethic and readiness in responding to emergencies. She is a part tie Paramedic for Lutheren EMS in Knox Indiana! 
She and James co authored a book with several others, You Can Overcome Anything Vol 16! Number one Amazon Bestseller!