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Voices Against Filicide

Voices Against Filicide

Written by: Hope Hooton
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 Welcome to Voices Against Filicide, where Hope Hooton courageously shares her personal story of losing her two children to filicide at the hands of her estranged husband. Through her journey, this podcast shines a light on the silent epidemic of filicide—an often-overlooked tragedy rooted in custody battles, domestic violence, and untreated mental illness.

Each episode will look a little different, Hope will be solo or inviting other parents and advocates to share their stories, break the silence, honor the innocent lives lost, and push for the systemic change so desperately needed.

Join us as we navigate the complexities of grief, raise public awareness, and build a community of support and action.


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: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
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.

Production Credits:
Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
A Momcast Production
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Episodes
  • Season One Recap: Live Q&A and Merch Giveaway

    Season One Recap: Live Q&A and Merch Giveaway
    Dec 20 2025
    This episode covers a TikTok Live event featuring Hope, the creator behind 'Voices Against Filicide,' a podcast aiming to raise awareness about the tragic phenomenon of filicide, the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The event includes discussions about the emotional rawness of the podcast, Hope's personal story of losing her children Alec and Lydia in 2024, and her advocacy efforts, including the upcoming Alec and Lydia Act in Arizona aimed at reforming family court laws to better protect children. The conversation also highlights the podcast's transition from focusing on filicide cases to including interviews with other affected parents, professionals, and legislators. Future events, such as upcoming book releases, speaking engagements at crime conventions, and ongoing legislative advocacy, are also discussed. The live session ends with a merch giveaway and a Q&A session where Hope addresses various questions from the audience.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Mark Your Calendar: Live Episode, Q&A, and Free Merch

    Mark Your Calendar: Live Episode, Q&A, and Free Merch
    Nov 17 2025
    ✨ Special Announcement ✨

    While Season 2 of Voices Against Filicide is coming in the new year, we’re not waiting to connect with you. On December 3rd, I’ll be hosting a LIVE podcast taping on TikTok at @HopeInThePain — and you’re invited.

    We’ll record an entire episode together, open the floor for Q&A, and give away free merch to show our gratitude for this community.

    To enter the giveaway, simply leave a 5-star rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. And then send us a screenshot so we can enter you in the drawing! DM us or send an email to hopeinthepain@gmail.com

    Join me LIVE on December 3rd at 10PM Eastern / 7PM Pacific. I can’t wait to see you there. 💛
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    2 mins
  • The Skelton Brothers: A Case of Unresolved Tragedy and New Developments

    The Skelton Brothers: A Case of Unresolved Tragedy and New Developments
    Nov 15 2025
    In this episode, Hope revisits one of the most heartbreaking missing children cases in recent history: the disappearance of the Skelton brothers — Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner — who vanished over Thanksgiving weekend in 2010. Host Hope Hooton walks listeners through the chilling timeline leading up to their disappearance, the deeply troubled family situation surrounding the case, and the emotional aftermath that has lingered for more than a decade. Recently, a major development has shaken the case: new murder charges filed against the boys’ father, John Skelton. This episode explores what these charges mean, how we arrived here, and why continued awareness is critical. You’ll hear about:
    • The last known days before the boys went missing
    • The complicated family dynamics and contradictory accounts
    • How the community mobilized and continues to honor the boys
    • The family's enduring pain and unwavering hope
    • The significance of the newly filed charges and the impact on the investigation
    This episode is both a remembrance and a call to action.
    We urge listeners to share this story, keep the memory of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner alive, and continue spreading awareness. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is encouraged to come forward. Because their names — and their story — should never be forgotten.

    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: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    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.
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    27 mins
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