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Before abuse hot lines and safe houses were widespread, June Briand shot four bullets into her husband’s head and was sentenced to fifteen years to life. This is the shocking true story of survival—and the intense bond June shared with her pathologically violent husband, a monster who physically and sexually tortured, degraded and dominated her so relentlessly that she refused to believe he was dead even after she killed him......The Beast I Loved by Robert Davidson is available from WildBlue Press. Author Robert Davidson will discuss battered women's syndrome and the answer to "why didn't she just leave?"  Robert Davidson speaks nationally and has written numerous columns for various publications. He examines family dysfunction, the psychology of violence, and the resulting tragedy. He was the winner of New England’s venerable Seacoast Writers Association award for Best Nonfiction. More from ImaginePublicity on Air:  https://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/

What responsibility does media and news reporting have to victims of crime? Our media culture has created pop icons out of criminals, yet we rarely remember the names of the victims. Is this fair and balanced journalism? Our guest, Diane Dimond will discuss her experiences as one of the country's most trusted source for the truth in media. Diane Dimond is one of the few journalists who can claim proficiency as a crossover media personality – proficient in radio, television, print and as the author of three books. She has reported on several high profile issues including The Casey Anthony murder trial, the political corruption trial of former Senator John Edwards and the child molestation case against former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky. Many of us remember her as the anchor of daytime court coverage and Chief Correspondent of the CTV investigative Unit, as well as several other networks. She is best known for breaking the story of child molestation allegations against singer Michael Jackson in l

On April 30, 2011, Kevin Griffin called 9-1-1 to his apartment in Villa Rica, Georgia, stating his girlfriend, 22-year-old Samantha Sutton, was on the floor and unresponsive. Responding medical personnel were unable to revive her and she was pronounced dead. A subsequent autopsy determined her death was caused by an accidental drug overdose. However, her mother, Dee Sutton, doesn’t buy that and believes she has the evidence to prove it.

The goal of The Transparency Project is to help families who are survivors of victims of murder or suspicious death, to gain access to police records related to the investigation of the death of their loved one. This will primarily involve making sure the police agency involved is complying in full with the Sunshine or Open Records laws in effect in their particular jurisdiction. It can include filing appeals when requests for records are denied, and/or recommending changes to existing laws that are overly restrictive.

On September 1, 2013, then 20-year-old Kayla Skeen was found dead by her boyfriend, an alleged suicide. But Kayla’s mother, Drema Allen, doesn’t accept that ruling. She believes her daughter was murdered by her abusive boyfriend and she has developed substantial evidence in support of her theory. Kayla's mother, Drema Allen and her investigator, Clu Wright join us to dig deeper into the details of Kayla's death. Was it suicide? Or was it murder? If you have a question or comment for today’s guest, please call in at 646 478-0982 or join in the discussion in our chat room.

Judy Courtney's sister, Carol Thompson, was missing for 10 months before her remains were found near the home she shared with her boyfriend near Lathrop, Missouri. Her case turned into a death investigation and still remains open with many questions which need to be answered to find justice for Carol and her family. They have lived through several traumatic experiences over the years, and only seek justice. Judy Courtney will discuss some of the points of interest and explain what she feels about the investigation into her sister's untimely death.   

Hosts of Shattered Lives Radio will bring listeners information about the CUE Center for Missing Persons annual Conference being held in Wilmington, NC March 15-18, 2018. The public is invited to join CUE Center volunteers, advocates, law enforcement and families of the missing for an information packed conference. The conference will have expert speakers and class instructors along with moving tributes to many of the missing persons registered with CUE Center. Website: ncmissingpersons.org  

Guest, Wayne Robeson discusses corruption and coverup in cases of murder in Leon County, Texas. On the website TexasPublicCorruption.Com there are 4 cases listed with suspicious circumstances. Are they suicide, murder, or what is being covered up and by whom? THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF JANICE WILLHELM (ROBESON) THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF MORRIS ROBESON THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF MELLISA DOUGET PIERCE THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF JOE WEAVER  

Guests: Sarah Leathers and Ellen Palmer of Healing Meals Community Project Healing Meals Community Project is a nonprofit organization designed to serve healthy organic meals to the entire family during a health crisis. The meals will be prepared by 14-24 year old youth volunteers. These youth will develop leadership skills, learn about healthy eating and the power of their food choices, and gain job and work-ready lifetime skills. WEBSITE: http://healingmealsproject.org/

Byron Peterson is a resident of Shelton, CT. where he has lived for the past 39 years.  He retired in 2010 after many years in Human Resources management positions with Fortune 500 companies such as Emerson, Warner Lambert and GTE.    He joined the AARP volunteer ranks in the fall of 2012 serving in three AARP CT state appointed positions; he is a member of the AARP Advocacy Leadership Committee where he supports the legislative and advocacy efforts of AARP at the community, state and federal level to help improve the quality of life for older people; volunteer leader of the CT Fraud Watch Network program, and is a current member of the AARP Connecticut Executive Council, an all-volunteer body that helps advise and set priorities for the state office.   Byron holds a B.A. degree from Michigan State University.  He has also received management certifications from Rutgers University, the University Of Michigan Graduate School Of Business Administration and the Management School of MIT.  

Guest Roslyn Parker of Travel to Do Good discusses the issue of human trafficking in the hotel and travel industries.

Return guest, Lt. Peter Cestare of Horry County SC Police Department, gives tips on how not to become a victim of crime. What should you do to prevent becoming a victim of burglary at home or in a business, auto broken into, web security, credit card security and theft, ID theft, home and personal security, cell phones security, telephone email and mail scams.     

Guest Darlene Pawlik shares her story and encouragement, Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, and Human Trafficking, as well as ProLife Apologetics. I was conceived by rape, abused as a child, trafficked for sex as a young teen, pregnant and threatened, "abort or die" before 18 years old, but God showed up. I delivered my first child, who delivered me out of sex slavery, became a nurse, had another baby, got married, had more babies, provided home education for of them and myself, despite never attending a day of high school. I also ran a statewide nonprofit and small businesses, and speak publicly on a variety of topics. I've been married over 27 years. Website: http://thedarlingprincess.com/  

Pamela Atwood returns to Shattered Lives to speak more about demenita and the elderly when they become caregivers to someone who was abusive towards them. When the survivor becomes the caregiver for their abuser Not all elderly are sweet little old ladies or gentlemen - some were abusive to their children or spouses. As they age, they are just as likely to develop chronic conditions which need supervision or even hands on care as other seniors. It is not UNcommon for the person they abused to become the caregiver. With 15 million Americans caring for a person with dementia, you can bet a certain percentage had abuse in their prior (and sometimes current) relationships. One research study of 1000 subjects determined 28% of the adult children had been abused or neglected by the parents.  It's okay to/tips for setting boundariesLegal options and resources for careSetting and achieving goals for caregiver wellness

Cathy Engel joins the discussion about her experience reading a victim impact statement during her murdered son's trial. "I do not know how to tell you how much Donna has helped me to get through a job no parent wants to do, tell the story of her murdered son’s life and death.  She was an answer to my prayer.  I know how very important the victim’s statement is in ensuring that my son will be heard.  In less than a week after speaking with me, a statement was prepared for my review.  I had found her at the last minute but she made sure that my statement was done.   Thank you, Donna, from the bottom of my heart.  You have written a beautiful statement that I would never have been able to do for my son.  This has taken so much pressure off me during the worst  time in my life. …. Cathy Engel"

Peter Cestare (law enforcement), Duane Bowers (social worker) and Charles Moncrief (pastor) join forces to counsel listeners on how to move forward in their lives after a tragedy.  Our nation has experiences recent mass shootings, terror attacks, and the opioid epidemic. How do people react, and, more importantly, how to those who were victimized move forward with life. From three different perspectives, host Donna R. Gore will lead the discussion offering listeners expert advice on how to deal with these mass tragedies.

Martin Herman has been writing timely articles and short stories since he was 11 years old and growing up in Brooklyn over 70 years ago.  His 6th grade teacher told him to create a new story each and every week for the rest of his life; the story could consist of just a few key words or be many pages long.  He missed a few weeks – but not many – and by 8th grade, he was selling short stories to magazines around the country. In 2015, several months before his 75th birthday, he published his first full-length novel, a historical murder mystery, “The Jefferson Files”.  In 2016 he published his next novel, a contemporary thriller, “The Hidden Treasure Files”.  In May of 2017, he published his third novel in the current series, a modern tale of murder and terrorist inspired chaos, “The Sweet Revenge Files”. Website: MartinHermanAuthor.Com

Sgt. Patrick Rust was assigned to the 10thMountain Division headquartered at Fort Drum in Watertown, New York. In January 2007, he returned from deployment to Afghanistan. Following a 30 day leave he was back on post. The then 24-year-old Rust was a local boy and was familiar with Watertown and the surrounding area. He didn’t have a driver’s license or vehicle. On Wednesday, March 14, 2007, Sgt. Rust moved most of his personal effects from the barracks on base to share an apartment with a fellow soldier at 156 Sterling Street, Apartment 4, in Watertown. The following day Patrick rode back to the apartment with his new roommate after they were released from duty at around 5 pm. At around 6:30 they left the apartment in the roommate's car  and drove to the Salmon Run Mall. While there Patrick purchased some games for his Gameboy PSP player in the Best Buy store. They then went to the food court and got something to eat at Wendy’s. At around 7:50 the pair left the mall and split up a short time later, with

Wayne Freeman has been a law enforcement officer for 23 years and is the South Carolina Active Shooter Training Coordinator.  He is a Special Agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, assigned to the Training Division. He has trained with personnel from Columbine, the San Ysidro McDonalds Shooting, Virginia Tech, the Greenwood SC Shooting, Trolley Square, Platte Canyon, the Naval Yard Shooting, Sandy Hook, Mother Emanuel, and many others.  He has trained more than 30,000 students in active shooter response and is the author of the South Carolina active shooter training manual. Carlton Carter II is the Training Coordinator and NCIC ATAC for the York County Department of Public Safety Communications in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Carlton has worked in public safety communications for over 20 years. Mitchell “Mitch” Fulmore is the Central Dispatch Manager for Florence County Central Communications/E911 in Effingham, South Carolina.  Mitch began his career as a Telecommunicator in 1996.  He was pro

Roslyn Parker's Travel to Do Good hosts trips that allow travelers to combine volunteerism and service into their overall destination experience. The topic of this podcast's discussion surrounds the empowerment of girls and "girlfriends without borders," a concept Parker has developed from meeting women and girls from all over the world. "From South Africa to Ghana to India to Nicaragua to Jamaica to Italy and everywhere else in between. Of course my American girlfriends are from all walks of life, all passionate caring women who bring so much value to my life."  Website and contact information:  roslyn@traveltodogood.com    http://traveltodogood.com