What Cries Out
We are a monthly Mother-Daughter True Crime Podcast. Each month we will focus on a case that cries out to us. What brings an individual to the precipice of darkness? Can we make sense of societies darkest edges? Sometimes we share generationally opposing views or push our own minds to that edge, but we do this to bring souls into remembrance all while bringing a social issue to light... This is What Cries Out.
Episodes
This is the story of Brittany Zamora, a sixth-grade teacher whose relationship with her 13-year-old student crossed unthinkable lines. It’s a case that not only exposes the abuse of power but forces us to confront something society rarely talks about... male victims of sexual abuse. In this episode, we’ll take you step by step through the crime, how it began, how it escalated, and how it finally came to light. Th...
Most days pass without consequence. We move through routines, errands, small talk, to do lists...unaware of how fragile the ordinary really is. But sometimes, without warning, an ordinary day becomes the one that changes everything. Because everything we are...our choices, our reactions, our instincts, gets revealed in those brief, irreversible moments. And sometimes… our choices are seemingly intertwined with an...
There’s an old saying: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."
It’s a fitting lens for this episode because sometimes, even when something is terrible, it's familiar. Today, we’re going to examine two cases with a chilling common thread: domestic violence that didn’t just leave bruises or broken bones but left behind permanent, life-altering disfigurement. And yet, perhaps ev...
As Summer approaches, families look forward to road trips and vacations, while children relish the freedom of unstructured days—exploring neighborhoods, breathing in fresh air, and experiencing the timeless rhythm of boredom. These moments are cherished, often reflecting the summers we once had. For 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, a spirited and strong-willed girl, this was no exception. But what happens when innocen...
Our case begins with a narcissistic mother, a woman who begins to see her children as burdens instead of sources of love, as the relationship begins to warp with resentment and distance. What begins is a dynamic of manipulation slowly becomes full enmeshment—particularly with one daughter, who starts to mirror the same self-centered behaviors where boundaries blur and the mother’s sense of identity becomes entwin...
Sometimes, the most terrifying crimes are the ones that seem to happen without reason — crimes where the victims and perpetrators have no connection, no shared history, and no clear motive. It’s the randomness that chills us to the core: the idea that danger can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. These are the stories that unsettle us the most because they shatter our sense of security. We like to believe that...
We’re once again delving into a case that has haunted the small town of Delphi, Indiana—the horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, known as The Delphi Murders. When we first covered this case in 2021 (actually, our very first episode), it was a chilling mystery with very little known. Now, with new revelations, the story has only grown more complex.
A case filled with shocking twists, u...
Falling in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences, a promise of devotion and sacred vows. Two individuals brought together with youthful passion, blossoming into comfort and stability, the hope that they will grow old together. In her youth, Elizabeth Broderick was the apple of Daniel’s eye and together, they planned to build a life filled with love, dreams, and shared moments. But over time, the foundat...
"The moment is here. It's time to teach him. The world doesn’t have room for weakness, and it's my responsibility to make sure he understands that. I lift him up and place him on the counter, his small frame steady, curious. He’s my son, and it’s my job to shape him into a man—the man who will carry my name, my legacy.
He looks up at me, eyes wide with trust. He doesn’t question. He doesn’t doubt. I...
This is the story of the collision between two extremes. On one side, a man using free speech as his weapon and speaking truth as he saw it. On the other, a group fueled by a toxic ideology, so consumed by their hatred that they sought to silence him forever. This is a story that reveals the dangers of free expression in a society where words have the power to inspire, but also to inflame.
As we unr...
Home is supposed to be the safest place, a sanctuary where the chaos of the outside world is kept at bay. Yet, the chilling reality is that this is often an illusion. In the blink of an eye, the ordinary can transform into a nightmare. On the night of December 30th, 2000, a quiet, simple middle-class family experienced this fear and horror firsthand. Their once safe haven became a trap of terror when a deranged k...
Imagine a grove of aspen trees, as the summer season fades, and the cooler weather shifts from vibrant greens to the delicate golds and reds of fall- a fleeting time. And like aspens, showing their beautiful golden leaves one day, are gone the next. Today’s story begins with a similar illusion of the changes in seasons, where a seemingly perfect union between husband and bride promises a lifetime of golden moment...
This case centers around a young man who was a good student and an athlete. Known as a good-hearted individual, perhaps a bit quirky, he had never found himself in trouble. Yet, the act he would commit would send shockwaves through his community and the world, an act of unimaginable horror. This once promising student suddenly found himself at the center of a gruesome crime that left two people dead and another i...
Socrates once said, "From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate." We see this play over again and again as cases show those darkest desires in humanity. We will discuss a case that unfolds these forbidden passions, where obsession and envy intertwine and take a path where justice can no longer be seen with clarity. A love triangle that ends in the murder of one woman and motivations of those...
“Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you. They are leading you into futility. They speak a vision of their own imagination, not from the mouth of the Lord......I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ How long will this continue in the hearts of these lying prophets, who prophesy the delusions of their own minds?” Th...
In this update, we revisit the haunting case of Harmony Montgomery, a story we delved into with great depth in our recent episode: The Murder of Harmony Montgomery (so if you haven’t listened to the episode, please do so before listening to this). The question that often lingers in our minds is: what propels individuals to act in the ways they do? The journey through true crime research sometimes leads us into th...
Go into the darkest corner of your house and most likely you will find a spider web. Whether abandoned or residing its present guest or victim, it can make us think of how similar they are to cases. Strings formed and connected into intricate designs and never-ending links... Some that we are never even aware of... Or just out of reach. Could our natural curiosity with the rapid advancements in technology be temp...
For a cult to form, it takes a balance; a symmetry of circumstances and encounters for cults to find their footing, drawing both followers and leaders into their circle. For the followers, it's like standing alone on the edge of a cliff, feeling the weight of loneliness until a welcoming hand reaches out, promising unity and acceptance. The allure lies in never facing solitude again, even if it means abandon...
*Trigger warning. Parts of this case will be extremely disturbing*
Researching cases of child homicide is extremely challenging. In the world of true crime podcasting, these cases can be difficult to listen to, and we understand that some listeners may prefer not to. However, we advocate for the most vulnerable victims - children who had no choice or voice. Their stories cry out to us. One such story is...
OPEN. COLD. NO ANSWERS. There is something unsettling when you open a case file and the first thing our eyes go to is usually these two things: the date of the crime and the status. Seeing a case remain OPEN is one of the most difficult crimes to unfold. A story cannot always be told in a linear fashion from beginning to end but more in fragments. It leaves something to be wanted... We live in a world seeki...
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