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  • Voices Against Filicide Season One: From Awareness to Action

    Voices Against Filicide Season One: From Awareness to Action
    Jan 9 2026
    SEASON TWO DROPS JANUARY 20th SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    This bonus episode recaps Season One of Voices Against Filicide, a podcast created to raise awareness about filicide and the systemic failures that too often surround it. As we prepare for Season Two, we honor the voices that were heard—and commit to doing more.

    This trailer reflects on the stories, lessons, and lives that shaped the first season, and sets the stage for what comes next as we continue the fight for awareness and change.


    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    2 Min.
  • Season One Recap: Live Q&A and Merch Giveaway

    Season One Recap: Live Q&A and Merch Giveaway
    Dec 20 2025
    This episode covers a TikTok Live event featuring Hope, the creator behind 'Voices Against Filicide,' a podcast aiming to raise awareness about the tragic phenomenon of filicide, the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The event includes discussions about the emotional rawness of the podcast, Hope's personal story of losing her children Alec and Lydia in 2024, and her advocacy efforts, including the upcoming Alec and Lydia Act in Arizona aimed at reforming family court laws to better protect children. The conversation also highlights the podcast's transition from focusing on filicide cases to including interviews with other affected parents, professionals, and legislators. Future events, such as upcoming book releases, speaking engagements at crime conventions, and ongoing legislative advocacy, are also discussed. The live session ends with a merch giveaway and a Q&A session where Hope addresses various questions from the audience.
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    1 Std. und 11 Min.
  • Mark Your Calendar: Live Episode, Q&A, and Free Merch

    Mark Your Calendar: Live Episode, Q&A, and Free Merch
    Nov 17 2025
    ✨ Special Announcement ✨

    While Season 2 of Voices Against Filicide is coming in the new year, we’re not waiting to connect with you. On December 3rd, I’ll be hosting a LIVE podcast taping on TikTok at @HopeInThePain — and you’re invited.

    We’ll record an entire episode together, open the floor for Q&A, and give away free merch to show our gratitude for this community.

    To enter the giveaway, simply leave a 5-star rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. And then send us a screenshot so we can enter you in the drawing! DM us or send an email to hopeinthepain@gmail.com

    Join me LIVE on December 3rd at 10PM Eastern / 7PM Pacific. I can’t wait to see you there. 💛
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    2 Min.
  • The Skelton Brothers: A Case of Unresolved Tragedy and New Developments

    The Skelton Brothers: A Case of Unresolved Tragedy and New Developments
    Nov 15 2025
    In this episode, Hope revisits one of the most heartbreaking missing children cases in recent history: the disappearance of the Skelton brothers — Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner — who vanished over Thanksgiving weekend in 2010. Host Hope Hooton walks listeners through the chilling timeline leading up to their disappearance, the deeply troubled family situation surrounding the case, and the emotional aftermath that has lingered for more than a decade. Recently, a major development has shaken the case: new murder charges filed against the boys’ father, John Skelton. This episode explores what these charges mean, how we arrived here, and why continued awareness is critical. You’ll hear about:
    • The last known days before the boys went missing
    • The complicated family dynamics and contradictory accounts
    • How the community mobilized and continues to honor the boys
    • The family's enduring pain and unwavering hope
    • The significance of the newly filed charges and the impact on the investigation
    This episode is both a remembrance and a call to action.
    We urge listeners to share this story, keep the memory of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner alive, and continue spreading awareness. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is encouraged to come forward. Because their names — and their story — should never be forgotten.

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:
    https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    27 Min.
  • 010: Filicide in Port Huron - The Smerer Family Tragedy

    010: Filicide in Port Huron - The Smerer Family Tragedy
    Oct 29 2025
    In today's episode, Hope Hooton, a mother and advocate, shares raw and emotional firsthand accounts of families impacted by the murder of children by parents or caregivers. This episode recounts the tragic events of September 11, 2025, in Port Huron, Michigan, where three siblings, Kayleb, Bentley, and Kinzley, were shot by their father, Jeffrey James Smerer. Kayleb did not survive, while Bentley and Kinzley sustained severe injuries. The podcast urges for better mental health services and child protection reforms while honoring these children's stories and lives. The community has rallied in support, and listeners are called to action to help the affected family.


    GoFundMe:
    https://gofund.me/0e3e490dc

    Sources:
    https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/port-huron-dad-kills-son-injures-two-other-children-early-morning-shooting

    https://www.wxyz.com/news/family-of-port-huron-teens-killed-injured-speaks-out-father-in-custody



    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:
    https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    17 Min.
  • 009: Breaking the Silence: Understanding Abuse and Filicide

    009: Breaking the Silence: Understanding Abuse and Filicide
    Oct 15 2025
    In this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Filicide,' host Hope Hooton shares her personal journey of abuse and unimaginable loss, honoring her late children Alec and Lydia. Hope delves into the cycle of abuse, learned helplessness, codependency, and the dangerous link between domestic violence and philicide. Offering vital resources and practical advice, this episode seeks to empower and assist those trapped in abusive situations to find safety and support. Trigger warning: this episode contains raw and distressing content.


    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    26 Min.
  • 008: Walking Beside the Brokenhearted - Friendship and Support Through Filicide

    008: Walking Beside the Brokenhearted - Friendship and Support Through Filicide
    Oct 1 2025
    In this deeply emotional episode of 'Voices Against Filicie,' host Hope Hooton, who has personally experienced the tragedy of losing her children Alec and Lydia to filicide, welcomes her long-time friend, Lauren Webb.

    Together, they discuss their lifelong friendship, the unimaginable loss of Alec and Lydia, and the red flags in Hope's marriage that preceded the tragedy. They also talk about their efforts to raise awareness about filicide, the support systems they've leaned on, and the importance of community and advocacy in the face of such devastating loss.

    Listeners are reminded of the pressing need for systemic change to prevent similar tragedies and are provided with valuable resources for grief and support.



    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    34 Min.
  • 007: A Tragic Tale from Huntsville

    007: A Tragic Tale from Huntsville
    Sep 17 2025
    In this emotionally charged episode of Voices Against Filide, host Hope Hooton shares the harrowing story of a tragic filicide that occurred in Huntsville, Alabama, in August 2025. The episode explores the raw and painful experiences of those affected, including the first-hand accounts from a grieving community. Hope honors her own children, Alec and Lydia, and underscores the critical need for awareness and action against filicide. Listeners are educated on the warning signs and risk factors associated with such tragedies and encouraged to engage in advocacy and support for mental health interventions.

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    12 Min.