Podcasts by The Family Ties Podcast - True Crime Podcast Series
The Family Ties is a True Crime podcast that focuses on crimes committed against children in the United States. In each episode, Kelley tells a true-crime case about a child that has been abused, neglected, tortured, and often murdered. The goal is to educate the public on this national epidemic and encourage the show's viewers and listeners to take action in their communities and fight for law reform to better protect the most vulnerable among us.
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The Mercedes Lain Case from 2022-02-20T14:00
In this episode, we will discuss the disappearance and murder of 11-month-old baby Mercedes Lain who was reported missing by her father, Kenneth Lain and her mother, Tiffany Coburn in August of ...
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The Kendrick Lee Case from 2022-01-04T17:00
This week's episode, The Family Ties covers the murder of Kendrick Lee and the story from his surviving siblings. The news about this case just came to light in late October 2021, and the d...
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Unmasking the Horrors: The Tragic Death of Dominick Calhoun from 2021-10-22T17:00
In today's gripping episode of our True Crime Podcast, we delve into a case that was suggested by one of our astute listeners. This haunting story revolves around the tragic death of 4-year...
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Homeschool vs Public School - What Are the Pros and Cons? from 2021-08-05T12:00
In this episode, Kelley is invited by the Jefferson Humanist Group to present on the subject of homeschooling for their organization. Kelley breaks down the history of homeschooling in the U.S. ...
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The 4 Children of Rick Roeber - True Crime Podcast Episode from 2021-06-07T14:00
Check out our latest episode, where we discuss the case of Rick Roeber, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, a "man of God", a recovering alcoholic, and a long-distance r...
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The Maxwell Schollenberger Case - True Crime Podcast Episode from 2021-05-21T00:00
In this true crime podcast episode, we discuss the tragic case of Maxwell Schollenberger who was neglected, tortured, and murdered by his father Scott Schollenberger, and his father's fianc...
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The Orrin&Orson West Case - True Crime Podcast Episode from 2021-03-09T11:00
This week, we discuss the case of Orson West & Orrin West, two brothers who were reported missing on Monday, December 21 by their adoptive parents, Trezell West & Jaqueline West.
Shattered Innocence: The Devastating Murder of Trinity Love Jones from 2021-01-24T17:00
In this week's true crime episode, we cover the tragic case of Trinity Love Jones, a 9-year old girl, who was b...
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Interview with Alicia Davis - Mother of James"Alex"Hurley from 2020-12-17T19:00
Join Kelley and Julia on a gripping episode of The Family Ties as they engage in a heartfelt interview with Alicia Davis, the courageous mother of 12-year-old James "Alex" Hurley. Toge...
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Uncovering Darkness: The Horrific Abuse and Murder of James Alex Hurley from 2020-12-02T12:00
In this week's episode, Julia and Kelley cover the very recent and horrific abuse, torture, and murder of 12-year-old James Alex Hurley. They discuss the events leading up to Alex's d...
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The Raylee Jolynn Browning Case from 2020-11-18T12:00
In this true crime podcast episode, The Family Ties explores the Raylee Jolynn Browning Case.
In the first part of this episode, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss Raylee Browning&a...
America’s Child Abuse Pandemic from 2020-11-04T12:00
This week, Kelley takes on hosting this episode solo, while Julia takes a couple of much needed weeks to recoup from work. Kelley shares her research on where the United States currently stands ...
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Are Our Kids Safe? How Child Protective Services Are Failing Homeschool Children from 2020-10-14T17:00
This week Kelley and Julia share their research into Oregon Child Protective Services after covering the tragic case of the Hart family deaths in last week's episode. They try to get to the...
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Deception and Destruction: The Hart Family Murders Unveiled from 2020-10-07T19:00
This week Kelley and Julia tell the tragic story of the Hart family murders. They discuss how moms, Jennifer, and Sarah Hart carefully constructed an image of a progressive and loving family, al...
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An Interview with Bradley Onishi of Straight White American Jesus from 2020-09-30T12:00
This week Kelley and Julia are thrilled to interview Bradley Onishi from the Straight White American Jesus podcast. They discuss homeschooling, purity culture, and the Quiverfull movement, as we...
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An Interview with Rachel Coleman: Founder of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education from 2020-09-23T12:00
This week Kelley and Julia interview Rachel Coleman, the founder of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. They discuss the early history of homeschooling in the United States, children&a...
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Science vs Faith from 2020-09-16T12:00
This week, Julia and Kelley share their past experiences being indoctrinated into the belief of Creationism, and the denial of any science that could not be backed up by scripture. They discuss ...
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Fallout of Abuse, White Supremacism, and Violent Rhetoric: The Tragic Case of Joseph Hall from 2020-09-09T12:00
This week, Kelley and Julia dig into the tragic case of Joseph Hall, who killed his father at the age of 10 years old. They discuss how years of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, his father&ap...
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What is the Electoral College Anyways? from 2020-09-02T12:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery share what they have learned about the Electoral College, its origins, issues, and what the people generally think of it. They discuss whether or not thi...
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Do Yourself a Favor! from 2020-08-26T12:00
This week Julia and Kelley take a break from discussing the heavy topics they have been covering in recent weeks and discuss movie, TV, book, and podcast recommendations. Kelley's trademark...
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Mass Incarceration and the US Criminal Justice System - Part 1 from 2020-08-12T12:00
This week Kelley and Julia discuss how America grew to hold 22% of the entire world's prison population, despite only comprising 4% of the world's population. They track the imprisonme...
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Mass Incarceration and the US Criminal Justice System - Part 1 from 2020-08-12T12:00
This week Kelley and Julia discuss how America grew to hold 22% of the entire world's prison population, despite only comprising 4% of the world's population. They track the imprisonme...
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Systemic Racism - What Are the Roles of Power Structures&Race? from 2020-08-05T12:00
In this episode, Kelley and Julia continue their discussion on race and the power structures that keep the United States gridlocked and in constant clashes with authority. The sisters break dow...
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What Do We Want? Police Reform! When Do We Want It? Now! from 2020-07-29T11:00
This week Julia and Kelley discuss Police Reform, BLM, and views on the Defund the Police movement. While heavily referencing John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode that was solel...
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White Privilege - Law Enforcement, Power Structures,&Race from 2020-07-22T12:00
This week, Julia and Kelley discuss current issues involving white privilege, law enforcement and systemic white power structures. George Floyd's recent death among many other non-white Ame...
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Child Abuse - Why the System Is Failing Our Children from 2020-07-15T12:00
This week Julia and Kelley spend some time discussing child abuse, social services, rights of parents, the lack of children's rights, and just a few of the ways that the system is failing c...
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Child Abuse - Why the System Is Failing Our Children from 2020-07-15T12:00
In this thought-provoking episode, Julia and Kelley tackle the critical issue of child abuse and its far-reaching implications. They shed light on the troubling case of Christiana Glenn, offerin...
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Homeschooling Gone Wrong: The Christiana Glenn Case from 2020-07-08T12:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery delve into the tragic story of Christiana Glenn; a horrific tale involving unchecked parental abuse, cult activity, and homicide.
Economic (Social) Class Disparity from 2020-07-01T12:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss the disparagement between upper and lower classes, corporate and societal greed, flawed government and financial systems, and human nature.
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The Loneliness Pandemic - Part 1 from 2020-06-24T15:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery delve into the specifics of loneliness, its effects on mental and physical health, Kodokushi, and the importance of community. This episode is Part 1 of ...
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The Loneliness Pandemic - Part 2 from 2020-06-24T15:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss the benefits of community and how to build your own in order to combat loneliness. This episode is Part 2 of 2 episodes that identifies creative ...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) from 2020-06-17T11:00
This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the differences between Free Market System and Capitalism, and the importance of upholding personal values.
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Cinema Verite from 2020-06-04T19:00
Cinema Verite: In this week’s episode, Kelley and Julia discuss their top two movies that could be their biopics, also delving into the darkness of mental health when untreated in relatio...
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Meet the Family from 2020-05-25T20:00
Inside The Family Ties Podcast's premiere episode, cohosts and sisters Kelley Richey and Julia Avery take a moment to introduce themselve...
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