The Family Ties Podcast - True Crime Podcast Series
The Family Ties is a True Crime podcast that focuses on crimes committed against children in the United States. In each episode, Kelley tells a true-crime case about a child that has been abused, neglected, tortured, and often murdered. The goal is to educate the public on this national epidemic and encourage the show's viewers and listeners to take action in their communities and fight for law reform to better protect the most vulnerable among us.
Episodes
43 episodes
Child Tragedy Unveiled: The Shocking True Crime Story of Zoe McCue
In this powerful episode, we uncover the devastating story of Zoe McCue, a 10-year-old girl from Loganville, Georgia, whose life ended in tragedy on Easter Sunday 2022. What started as a house fire quickly revealed a horrifying pattern of abuse...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:45
The Tyler McMillan Case Revisited: Interview with Brea Glosson - Tyler's Friend Speaks Out
In this true crime podcast episode, Kelley interviews Brea Glosson, a childhood friend of Tyler McMillan, a 13-year old boy from Macclesfield, North Carolina, who was abused by his parents, tied to a tree, and subsequently died 2 days later. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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59:00
Innocence Lost: The Heartbreaking Case of Tyler McMillan
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Tyler Gene McMillan, a young boy from North Carolina whose life was cut short in 2008 under shocking circumstances. Tyler's death raised questions about discipline, abuse, and the responsibilit...
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Episode 3
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43:47
The Tragic Case of Quinton Simon: A Shocking True Crime Story of Filicide
In this episode of the Family Ties Podcast, we explore the heartbreaking case of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who went missing from his home in Savannah, Georgia on October 5, 2022. The police found Quinton's remains almost two months after he f...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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19:44
Frozen Innocence: The Tragic Story of Thomas Valva
After spending a freezing night locked in the garage, 8-year-old, Thomas Valva died of hypothermia on January 17th 0f 2020. Despite being remembered by those at his school as a “tender, loving boy who made tremendous gains” during his time as a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:30
Unmasking Evil: The Horrifying Case of Adrian Jones - Part 2
In part 2, we continue to delve into a highly disturbing case suggested by one of our dedicated viewers. Join us as we uncover the horrifying details surrounding the tragic fate of Adrian Jones, a seven-year-old boy subjected to unimagina...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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25:52
Interview with Marie Cohen
This week, Kelley talks with the incredible woman behind the Child Welfare Monitor blog, Marie Cohen, about how Child Welfare needs to change and put children first. With Marie's wealth of knowledg...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:08:31
Unmasking Evil: The Horrifying Case of Adrian Jones - Part 1
Today's episode was recommended by a viewer and is an extremely upsetting case. In this episode, we discuss the torture, abuse, and murder of seven-year-old, Adrian Jones. After he was killed, his father and stepmother fed his emaciated corpse ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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13:28
Tragic Murder of Olivia Jansen: Unveiling the Dark Secrets
In this episode of our true crime podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Olivia Jansen, a 3-year-old girl whose life ended in a horrifying tragedy. Join us as we uncover the chilling events that unfolded on July 10, 2020, when Olivi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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14:42
The Serenity McKinney Case
The day has finally come for me to cover a case from my home state of Kentucky. On Sunday, February 6th of 2022, Catherine McKinney, mother of 4-year old Serenity McKinney was arrested along with her boyfriend, Dakota Hill in Kansas. No one has...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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13:58
The Mercedes Lain Case
In this episode, we will discuss the disappearance and murder of 11-month-old baby Mercedes Lain who was reported missing by her father, Kenneth Lain and her mother, Tiffany Coburn in August of 2021. Mercedes’ dead body was found in the depths ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:32
The Kendrick Lee Case
This week's episode, The Family Ties covers the murder of Kendrick Lee and the story from his surviving siblings. The news about this case just came to light in late October 2021, and the details are still coming out. Kendrick's 15-year-old bro...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:20
Unmasking the Horrors: The Tragic Death of Dominick Calhoun
In today's gripping episode of our True Crime Podcast, we delve into a case that was suggested by one of our astute listeners. This haunting story revolves around the tragic death of 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun, a case that shook the nation and...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:05
Homeschool vs Public School - What Are the Pros and Cons?
In this episode, Kelley is invited by the Jefferson Humanist Group to present on the subject of homeschooling for their organization. Kelley breaks down the history of homeschooling in the U.S. while discussing the pros and cons of this institu...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:30
The 4 Children of Rick Roeber - True Crime Podcast Episode
Check out our latest episode, where we discuss the case of Rick Roeber, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, a "man of God", a recovering alcoholic, and a long-distance runner.In April of 2020, Roeber was accused of physica...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:20:29
The Maxwell Schollenberger Case - True Crime Podcast Episode
In this true crime podcast episode, we discuss the tragic case of Maxwell Schollenberger who was neglected, tortured, and murdered by his father Scott Schollenberger, and his father's fiancee, Kimberly Mauer."Around noon on May 26, 2020,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:11
The Orrin & Orson West Case - True Crime Podcast Episode
This week, we discuss the case of Orson West & Orrin West, two brothers who were reported missing on Monday, December 21 by their adoptive parents, Trezell West & Jaqueline West. Throughout the video, we discuss what we kno...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:42
Shattered Innocence: The Devastating Murder of Trinity Love Jones
In this week's true crime episode, we cover the tragic case of Trinity Love Jones, a 9-year old girl, who was brutally murdered and found dead inside a duffel bag wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:24
Interview with Alicia Davis - Mother of James "Alex" Hurley
Join Kelley and Julia on a gripping episode of The Family Ties as they engage in a heartfelt interview with Alicia Davis, the courageous mother of 12-year-old James "Alex" Hurley. Together, they delve into the tragic circumstances surrounding J...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:04
Uncovering Darkness: The Horrific Abuse and Murder of James Alex Hurley
In this week's episode, Julia and Kelley cover the very recent and horrific abuse, torture, and murder of 12-year-old James Alex Hurley. They discuss the events leading up to Alex's death at the hands of his grandma, step-grandpa, uncle, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:18:41
Unveiling the Tragedy: The Raylee Browning Case and the Fight for Raylee's Law
In this true crime podcast episode, The Family Ties explores the Raylee Jolynn Browning Case. In the first part of this episode, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss Raylee Browning's back story of being a victim of sexual abuse, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:16:14
America’s Child Abuse Pandemic
This week, Kelley takes on hosting this episode solo, while Julia takes a couple of much needed weeks to recoup from work. Kelley shares her research on where the United States currently stands statistically in regards to child abuse and child ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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52:42
Are Our Kids Safe? How Child Protective Services Are Failing Homeschool Children
This week Kelley and Julia share their research into Oregon Child Protective Services after covering the tragic case of the Hart family deaths in last week's episode. They try to get to the bottom of why CPS is failing children in Oregon and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:36:12
Deception and Destruction: The Hart Family Murders Unveiled
This week Kelley and Julia tell the tragic story of the Hart family murders. They discuss how moms, Jennifer, and Sarah Hart carefully constructed an image of a progressive and loving family, all while starving, beating, and abusing all six of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:44:21
An Interview with Bradley Onishi of Straight White American Jesus
This week Kelley and Julia are thrilled to interview Bradley Onishi from the Straight White American Jesus podcast. They discuss homeschooling, purity culture, and the Quiverfull movement, as well as the social and political effects of Evangeli...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:18:43
