Domestic Violence Episodes

Sex Abuse of Children, Survival and Warning Signs Everyone Should Know. As a child Mark Belenchia was sexually abused by a priest for years. Mark talks about the process that the predator used to groom him, other sex abuse victims and their families. He discusses the long, on going process of his recovery. Mark talks about the warning signs that preceed long term sex abuse, signs that everyone should know. Plus, Mark details how his experience, both during and after motivates him to help others....

Her Child Was Sexually Abused By A Priest. Search For Justice And Recovery. A woman we are calling Jane Doe, is our guest. She talks about the sexual molestation of her very young son by a Catholic Priest. Jane discusses their difficult search for justice. She talks about the impact on her son, the subsequent legal and disciplinary problems that became part of his life. Jane discusses the obstacles and challenges that they, as a family, have faced on their road to recovery. Jane also discusses w...

Raped On College Campus. Her Fight. Megan talks openly about the incident when she was the victim of a date - acquaintance rape on her college campus. She discusses the attack and how she was denied justice by college authorities and local law enforcement. Megan talks about her recovery after the rape and what it has taken to get to her new normal. Plus, she discusses how the rape motivates her and is a driving force in her quest for more self defense options especially for women. Never miss ou...

Deputy Sheriff Lost To Suicide, She Says His Agency Wasn’t There For Them. Deputy Homero Calderon died by suicide in 2018. Sharonda Calderon, talks about the death of her husband and how she feels that the agency wasn’t there for them. She shares the details of the days and months before his death. Plus, when he reached out for help, she feels that the agency abandoned them. Sharonda talks about the heartbreaking details of his death on the station parking lot, where he had been for days, with l...

Murder of his Police Officer Father, Miguel Soto. Career Police Officer Miguel Soto, stopped to help what appeared to be a disabled motorist, who turned out to be a wanted felon. The felon shot Officer Soto once, then when he was down, approached and fired a fatal shot. Miguel “Mike” Soto Jr. his son, tells us about the murder of his Dad. He also discusses the profound effect the murder had on his entire family. Mike also shares about the organization that has helped him and his family heal. Fo...

Sheriff's Deputy Murdered, Widow tells their Story. Jodi Moore joins us to talk about the murder of her husband, Deputy Mason Moore. He was shot by suspects from their vehicle during a pursuit, wounded he lost control of the police car. The suspects turned around, drove back and executed her husband. She talks about the murder and how this has inspired her charity work. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse F...

His Brother a Police Chief was Murdered, Killer Got A Plea Deal. His Brother, Police Chief Ralph Painter was shot and executed in the line of duty. Alan Painter, his brother, talks about the execution and murder of his brother, Alan discusses the impact of his death on him, his entire family and the community. He tells us about the type of person Ralph was and his service to the community. Plus, he talks about the plea deal that his killer received. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebo...

Shooting on Domestic Disturbance Call. Life and Death. When I saw him pull the gun, at that point I developed tunnel vision, in the video it shows how fast it was, but in my mind time slowed down and it took forever. Lt. John O'Brien shares the harrowing details of the life and death incident. Plus, the surprising response from the family of the man that was shot and killed. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Ho...

Police Sergeant's Death By Suicide And The Shocking Response From His Department. He was a Sergeant with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, where he served for more than 15 years. His name was Brett Doolittle and he died by suicide. Lindsey, his widow, talks about the police related stress and symptoms that lead to his death, the incident and the shocking response from the Department. Lindsey also talks about the book she wrote about suicide and her mission to help others. Interested in ...

Newlywed turned Police Officer's Widow. Sherry Graham - Potter talks about how her husband was killed in the line of duty, how she was notified and all that encompasses the departmental funeral. She discusses the emotional hardship that she and her two sons endured. Sherry elaborates on how a chance encounter with another law enforcement officer widow, helped her through the grieving process, to find their new normal. She also discusses her life today and how she dedicates much of her time to he...

Her Police Officer Husband Was Ambushed And Shot. Kelli Hill-Lowe learned that her police officer husband had been shot and had no idea if he was dead, alive or if his condition was life threatening. Charles, a career law enforcement officer, was ambushed and shot in a pre-planned attack. She shares their powerful story, the recovery afterwards and how this motivates her to help others in her role as President of the National Police Wives Association. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend...

Four Oakland Police Officers Murdered That Day, Her Husband Was One of Them. On March 21, 2009, 4 Police Officers were murdered in Oakland California, Sgt. Ervin Romans was one of them. Nicole Romans - Hall talks about her husband Ervin Romans, the type of person, father and police officer that he was. She also talks about the horrific assaults on 5 Oakland Police Officers that day, which caused the deaths of 4 from the OPD. Also murdered in that ongoing incident were Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Sgt. Dan...

Teresa Kondek joins us to remember her Husband Charles Kondek Jr., Tarpon Springs Fl. Police Department E.O.W. 12-21-2014. A powerful story about his murder, plus life for her and the family afterwards. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our...

Retired Deputy Police Chief and now National Executive Director of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Surivors) is our guest. Dianne talks about the many programs that C.O.P.S. offers to support survivors of fallen Officers. She also talks about her Police career and the line of duty death that changed her. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcas...

Retired New York City Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre is our guest. Christine talks about the brutal knife attack, the assailant slit her throat, that almost took her life. She explains her long and courageous struggle to recover physically, emotionally and mentally. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free e...

Police Officers Killed, Widow and The Family Afterwards. Line of duty deaths and the Family afterwards. Kim Abato Deachilla joins us to discuss the Line of Duty Death of her first husband, Baltimore Police Officer William J. "Billy" Martin. Kim explains the process of coping with the murder of her husband, the departmental funeral and starting her life over for her and her son Patrick. Kim's current husband Paul, is a retired Baltimore Police Officer. Plus their son Patrick is now a Baltimore Po...

Violence against Police Officers, Wounded Officers Initiative. John "Jay" Wiley and Robert Greenberg discuss recent violent attacks on Police. Special guests Det. Peter Hernandez and Jimmy Brown from the Wounded Officers Initiative join us to discuss their program that assists wounded Officers and their families. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about ha...