Voices Against Filicide20 Aug 2025

004: Emily Grace

In this emotional episode, host Hope Hooton, shares the heartbreaking story of Emily Grace, a vibrant 9-year-old girl tragically lost to filicide at the hands of her father. Through raw and personal accounts, this podcast sheds light on the deep sorrow and systemic failures surrounding filicide cases. Hope emphasizes the importance of community support and offers resources for those struggling with mental health issues. Listeners are encouraged to support Emily's family through a GoFundMe campaign and spread awareness to prevent future tragedies.

Emily Grace's GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-emily-graces-bright-spirit

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

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