Police in Virginia, the murder of a Baby

Police in Virginia, the murder of a Baby. Special Episode. Carrie Wooten doesn’t just tell stories, she lived them. The former Virginia Beach Police Officer opens up about the hidden weight of a career in law enforcement, where behind every badge is not just duty, but deep, often silent trauma. This episode of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast now streaming on for free on their website, in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major social podcast platforms.

In this free episode of the Law Enforcement Talk episode, available now on their website, plus Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms, Carrie recounts two of the most harrowing calls she ever faced. One involved the murder of a 14-month-old baby by the child's own mother. The other, an encounter with a domestic terrorist that ended with her disarming and talking down the killer. “You train for scenarios like that,” she says. “But nothing prepares you for looking into the eyes of someone who’s just taken a life, or about to.” The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other platforms.

Carrie served as a Police Officer in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a city many assume is a sleepy tourist town. It’s anything but. As the largest city in the state, with over 450,000 residents, military bases, and proximity to Norfolk, home of the world’s largest Navy base, Virginia Beach often sees the kind of crime and violence typical of major metropolitan areas. “We weren’t just writing tickets,” Carrie explains. “We were responding to shootings, domestic assaults, and yes, even terrorism.” Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin .

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The case involving the murdered toddler wasn’t just tragic, it left an enduring scar. “You don’t ever forget something like that,” Carrie says quietly. “I still see that child’s face sometimes.” According to the CDC, homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. In 2020 alone, youth under 18 represented about 8% of all murder victims. Of those, nearly half were killed by someone they knew, often a parent.

“These aren't rare cases,” Carrie adds. “We just don't talk about them enough. People need to understand what police walk into on any given day.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

A Call with a Terrorist

In another chilling call, Carrie encountered a man who had all the tools to kill. Armed and dangerous, the man was identified as having ties to extremist groups. “He had the training, the weapons, and the intent,” she recalls. “But I talked him down. I didn’t have to shoot him. That moment changed me forever.”

While most Americans think of terrorism as something that happens overseas, Carrie warns it's often closer than we think, especially in cities with milita