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FAMILICIDE - True Crime: Survivor stories of family murder

Mad Jack Entertainment
Familicide
Murder
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Trauma
Emotional Abuse
Family Violence
Family Dynamics
Violence
True Crime
Grief
Mental Illness
Murder-Suicide
Community Support
Childhood Trauma
Loss and Grief
Child Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Criminal Justice System
Substance Abuse

True Crime that really hits home. From the Creator of TV’s Intervention and Host of Podcast What Came Next comes a new True Crime Podcast… FAMILICIDE. FAMILICIDE is a One-Hour, Weekly True Crime podcast that features the epidemic horror: murder within the family.

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Part III and the conclusion to Ashlee’s story- Ashlee’s father murdered her mother and staged it to look like an accidental drowning driving her car into a lake.

We left off Part II when Ashlee’s grandmother revealed to a 10 year-old Ashlee that her... more

Part II Ashlee's story- Ashlee’s father murdered her mother and staged it to look like a car accident and drowning after driving into a lake.

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Before Ashlee’s dad murdered her mom, he violently abused her. Her mom in turn then heaped abuse upon Ashlee. It all ended with murder.

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Host Amy B. Chesler gives us an update on her family and her imprisoned brother, Jesse Winnick, who murdered their mother.

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Recent Guests

Ashlee Willosik
Survivor of a family murder case; Ashlee's story is central to this episode
Episode: Episode 87 - Ashlee's Story 2/3
Ashlee Wallasek
Author of Did You Kill My Mother? and survivor sharing her story
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Episode: Episode 86 Ashlee's Story 1/3
Amy B. Chesler
Host and survivor sharing updates on her story
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Episode: Episode 85 - Amy Follow Up
Laurie Byrne
Robert Byrne's sister who speaks about missing person case, trauma, and family history
Episode: Episode 83 Laurie's Story 1/2
Steve Hatches
Survivor; brother of Linda and uncle to Sebastian
Family of Linda and Sebastian
Episode: Episode 82 - Steve's Story 2/2
Steve Hashi
Steve Hashi, brother of Linda and uncle to Sebastian, sharing memories and details of the family dynamics and the murders
Family member
Episode: Episode 81 - Steve's Story 1/2
Rob Merritt
Survivor of familicide-related events and central interviewee
Episode: Episode 79 Rob's Story 1/2
Ginger Goetz
Survivor of a family murder case; shares her story and family history
Private individual
Episode: Episode 75 - Ginger's Story 1/2
Renada Soll
Survivor of familicide and speaker sharing her story
Episode: Episode 73 - Renada’s Story 1/2

Hosts

Amy B. Chesler
Co-host and creator/host with a survivor-centered, advocacy-driven approach.
Sam Metler
Co-host, contributes investigative framing and interview dynamics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Great podcast, audio needs work

    A great podcast. I found this podcast by way of listening to Something Was Wrong and What Came Next. Unfortunately most of the time I can’t understand the stories because there are times I cannot hear what is being said. Seems to have gotten worse as of late

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Berski80
    United States3 months ago
  • Could be good

    Amy is great, but the male co-host is terrible. Like, forcing people to elaborate on the type of abuse; Probing people to go into details on specifics of abuse. Let people tell their own stories. Could be a great podcast, but I can’t listen to him anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KaRo31234
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast, terrible audio.

    Love this podcast for the safe environment it creates for people to share their stories. Only thing, the audio is atrocious, you have to turn it up all the way to hear the hosts and guests, sometimes that’s not even enough. Hosts vs guests volume level is often very different. Then you get your ears blasted out when an add comes on. Please work on the audio.

    Thank you for the empathetic and supportive podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The G-Raff
    United States6 months ago
  • Rough male co host

    Big fan of Amy but the co host is really hard to listen to and I would listen again if it was just Amy and the guests

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    shoe1009
    United States9 months ago
  • Insightful/Necessary

    My awareness has expanded. This is highly insightful and necessary to listen to. While listening to this I felt Amy’s pain. I am thankful for the creators making this. I didn’t know this stuff existed! And in the family??

    Masterful and necessary storytelling. This is an amazing use of talent and creativity to make us all better. To me it transcends “infotainment”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexanderthetitan
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise empathetic storytelling and survivor-first focus, but some critique audio quality and co-host dynamics.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 87 - Ashlee's Story 2/3
Q: What was the most jarring piece of evidence or detail that changed your understanding of the case?
The pre-mortem bruising on her mother, the bruising around the throat and mouth, and the autopsy finding that contradicted a drowning—these details reframed the entire narrative and intensified the family's pursuit of accountability.
Episode 87 - Ashlee's Story 2/3
Q: Could you walk us through the moment you learned what happened to your mother?
Ashlee describes realizing her father's version of events didn't line up with what she observed, triggering years of doubt and a search for truth that included professional testimony and personal confrontation with his lies.
Episode 84 Laurie's Story 2/2
Q: If there is one thing that could tip the scale for authorities to take action, what would it be?
One reliable witness coming forward and providing information that can be corroborated would be the decisive turning point that could compel authorities to reopen the case and pursue charges or a formal investigation.
Episode 84 Laurie's Story 2/2
Q: What actions do you want to see from the criminal justice process to give Robert closure?
I want someone to come forward with what they know, to acknowledge the murder, recover Robert's body, and for the state to press forward with accountability so that justice is not merely something discussed but tangible for our family.
Episode 84 Laurie's Story 2/2
Q: Laurie, when I read that to you, what's going through your head? How do you feel in your heart, in your head, in your body?
The reaction is indescribable; it shatters the idea of safety and trust, and it confirms a terrible truth that I feared yet hoped wouldn't be real, fueling both despair and a determination to uncover the full story.

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Hard-hitting true crime focused on lethal family violence, survivor stories, and the aftermath for families and communities. Episodes center on personal trauma, resilience, and justice, often weaving legal and policy angles with advocacy work. Guests range from survivors and family members to law-enforcement and prosecutors, with a strong emphasis on accountability, prevention, and systemic reform. A standout facet is the show's clear mission to honor victims while turning tragedy into awareness and actionable change, making it a compelling listen for listeners seeking empathetic storytelling and real-world impact. Potential sponsors and guests should note the show's blend of intimate, survivor-first storytelling and informed commentary on ... more

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1. What Came Next
2. Something Was Wrong
3. Strictly Stalking
4. WHEN DATING HURTS
5. Betrayal Season 6

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FAMILICIDE launched 2 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on FAMILICIDE include:

1. Ashlee Willosik
2. Ashlee Wallasek
3. Amy B. Chesler
4. Laurie Byrne
5. Steve Hatches
6. Steve Hashi
7. Rob Merritt
8. Ginger Goetz

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