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What Came Next

What Came Next

Written by: Broken Cycle Media
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What happens after the experiences of true crime survivors have been shared with the world? Does the media truly capture all it entails to survive such tragedy in the public eye? What comes after the convictions are in, the cameras stop rolling, and the court of public opinion has spoken? Can sharing our stories lead to justice, and is there ever really justice?

These questions and many more are discussed on the new true crime docuseries podcast brought to you by Broken Cycle Media.

What Came Next is co-created and produced by Something Was Wrong’s Tiffany Reese and host, award-winning writer, victim advocate and true crime survivor Amy B. Chesler.

On What Came Next, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from those impacted, with behind the scenes insights about what came next for survivors after their stories were shared with the world, and how the media impacts crime victims and their loved ones.Broken Cycle Media
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  • Presenting 30 for 30 Podcasts: MURDER AT THE U
    Feb 28 2026

    Content warning: murder.

    The cold-blooded murder of a rising college football star stunned the University of
    Miami - and now, nearly 20 years later, a former teammate stands trial for the crime.
    An investigative series from ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 Podcasts, “Murder at the U”
    unravels a story of betrayal, brotherhood, and the long road to justice in one of the
    most gripping sports crime stories in recent memory. With in-depth reporting and
    jaw-dropping twists, this true crime series explores the shocking death of Bryan Pata
    as it finally heads to the courtroom.

    For the complete story, head over to ESPN's 30 for 30 Podcasts.

    30 for 30 Podcasts website:
    https://30for30podcasts.com/

    ESPN's 30 for 30 Podcasts on Apple:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-for-30-podcasts/id1244784611

    30 for 30 Podcasts: MURDER AT THE U Trailer
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-murder-at-the-u/id1244784611?i=1000746832310

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    9 mins
  • 165: [Marina Lacerda] Power & Connections // Part 2
    Feb 27 2026

    Content Warning: grooming, domestic violence, physical violence, sexual violence, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and sex trafficking.

    Marina Lacerda is a survivor and mother from Brazil. In her youth, she immigrated to New York with her mother in hopes of forging a new life. Almost immediately, Marina would begin to face sexual and physical violence that normalized a long cycle of abuse. By the time she was 14, Marina would be introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, a man that seemed to symbolize success and wealth, but only added to her trauma. Eventually, Marina would play a part in both of the FBI’s attempts at justice in 2008 and 2019, when during the latter, she would be dubbed, “Minor Victim 1.” Marina’s journey is a testament to the impact of the cycle of abuse, but it also is a testament to her personal resilience and strength. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly honored she was willing to share her story with our audience, and continues to be transparent about her healing journey in the name of advocacy.

    Marina's Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/marinalacerdaforsurvivors/

    Sources:

    Chappell, Bill. “Jeffrey Epstein Files: Tracing the Legal Cases That Led to Sex-Trafficking Charges.” NPR, NPR, 25 July 2025, www.npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-s1-5478620/jeffrey-epstein-crimes-timeline-legal-case

    Diaz, Jaclyn. “Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Prosecutors Used ‘poor Judgment’ in Deal, Doj Says.” NPR, NPR, 12 Nov. 2020, www.npr.org/2020/11/12/934265386/jeffrey-epsteins-former-prosecutors-used-poor-judgment-in-deal-doj-says

    Sardarizadeh, Shayan. “Details of Jeffrey Epstein Post-Mortem Released in Latest Files.” BBC News, BBC, 4 Feb. 2026, www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2y33q8l1qo

    Sisak, Michael R., and David B. Caruso. “At Least 16 Files Disappear from DOJ Site for Epstein Documents, Including Trump Photo.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 20 Dec. 2025, www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/at-least-16-files-disappear-from-doj-site-for-epstein-documents-including-trump-photo

    For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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    27 mins
  • 164: [Marina Lacerda] Trapped in That World // Part 1
    Feb 20 2026

    Content Warning: grooming, domestic violence, physical violence, sexual violence, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and sex trafficking.

    Marina Lacerda is a survivor and mother from Brazil. In her youth, she immigrated to New York with her mother in hopes of forging a new life. Almost immediately, Marina would begin to face sexual and physical violence that normalized a long cycle of abuse. By the time she was 14, Marina would be introduced to Jeffrey Epstein, a man that seemed to symbolize success and wealth, but only added to her trauma. Eventually, Marina would play a part in both of the FBI’s attempts at justice in 2008 and 2019, when during the latter, she would be dubbed, “Minor Victim 1.” Marina’s journey is a testament to the impact of the cycle of abuse, but it also is a testament to her personal resilience and strength. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly honored she was willing to share her story with our audience, and continues to be transparent about her healing journey in the name of advocacy.

    Marina's Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/marinalacerdaforsurvivors/

    For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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    28 mins
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