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Voices Against Filicide

Voices Against Filicide

Written by: Hope Hooton
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Voices Against Filicide is an advocacy-driven podcast hosted by Hope Hooton—author, advocate, lawmaker, and mother of two children lost to filicide in May 2024.

Through honest storytelling, expert insight, and powerful conversations, Hope examines the factors that can place children at risk, including domestic violence, coercive control, custody conflicts, family court challenges, and mental health concerns. She also highlights the work being done to strengthen protections for children and support families impacted by tragedy.

Featuring survivors, parents, advocates, professionals, and policymakers, each episode seeks to educate, empower, and inspire action while honoring the children whose voices can no longer be heard.

Together, we can raise awareness, support prevention efforts, and push for meaningful change. Because every child deserves to be safe.
Every family deserves to be heard.
And every voice matters.


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
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Episodes
  • 030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik

    030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik
    Jul 15 2026
    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: 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.

    Learn more or get involved:
    🌿 https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com
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    46 mins
  • 029: The Davis Family Tragedy - Education, Prevention & Hope

    029: The Davis Family Tragedy - Education, Prevention & Hope
    Jul 8 2026
    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 barMom kills her 2 kids, herself after sending 'horrific' textsSordid 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 OnlineMom kills 2 children after shooting at husband, other woman at bar in murder-suicide: Police - Good Morning AmericaArizona advocate pushes for law after mother kills kids amid marital separation | FOX 10 PhoenixFundraiser for Jay Froboese by Felicia Queen : Support for Nolan After Tragic LossCrime/Law Enforcement Stats (UCR Program) — FBIFilicide Statistics | Fact-Checked 2026Tools & Strategies for Assessing Danger or Risk of LethalityTRIGGER 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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: 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 HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices 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
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    23 mins
  • 028: Wyland’s Story and Wyland’s Law: Turning Filicide Loss into Advocacy

    028: Wyland’s Story and Wyland’s Law: Turning Filicide Loss into Advocacy
    Jul 1 2026
    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: 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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    37 mins
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