Breaking the Silence
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Breaking the Silence

What would you do if a serial killer put a gun to your little sister’s head?

Eleven-year-old Kristine didn't have time to think. In that terrifying moment, on a sunny afternoon that should have been safe, she made a choice.

She figured out Christopher Wilder—the man who would become one of America’s most notorious killers—and she used that knowledge to keep her ten-year-old sister alive through hours of unimaginable horror. This is her truly remarkable story, told in her own voice.

For decades, Kristine carried the weight of that day alone. The system failed her. People looked away. But she never let that day define her. Instead, she turned her pain into a lifeline for other women, founding a non-profit to ensure no one has to survive in silence. Her courage isn’t just about surviving a monster; it’s about refusing to let that monster win, even forty years later.

This episode is more than a crime story. It’s a testament to a sister’s love, a child’s astonishing bravery, and a woman’s unbreakable spirit. If you’ve ever needed to believe that light can grow from the darkest places, listen. Kristine’s voice will stay with you long after the episode ends.


Yesterday Today Tomorrow Women is dedicated to advancing women’s mental health and social wellbeing. Contributions directly support community-based initiatives that raise awareness, provide resources, and foster safe, supportive spaces for women to grow and heal.

Please donate what you can and help Kristine help others: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/turn-pain-into-purpose


Join the hunt for the truth:


Kristine's nonprofit foundation is called Yesterday Today Tomorrow Women. Click here for the website if you can donate or want to help: http://YTTWomen.org


Contact us here if you know something about Christopher Wilder: info@catchingevil.com


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Catching Evil Podcast Blog: www.catchingevil.com


Hosts

Andy Byrne

Mark Llewellyn


Audio Production

Sam Blacker at The Podcast Butler - https://thepodcastbutler.com/


Media

Lisa at Llewellyn Communications https://llewcom.com.au/


Pro Podcast Studios, Sydney - propodcast.com.au


Resources

The Pretty Girl Killer by Andrew Byrne - courtesy of Penguin Random House


Catching Evil is hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Get in Touch

If you knew Wilder or one of his victims, contact us in confidence: info@catchingevil.com


Record a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/catchingevil


Join us and support these not-for-profits:

US

Survivors of Homicide Inc - https://www.survivorsofhomicide.com/

Yesterday Today Tomorrow Women Inc - https://www.yttwomen.org/

Aus

Mary’s House 1800 002 111 https://www.maryshouse.org.au/about/


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