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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
Violence
True Crime
Family Dynamics
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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes68Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Hope Hooton joins us after her children, 7yo Alec Mater and 6yo Lydia Mater, were shot and killed on May 24th, 2026 by their father, 34-year-old Brock Mater during an unsupervised custody visit. A disastrous custody decision 6 months prior by a famil... more

Part Two of Amy’s harrowing story of sibling abuse that culminated in her Mother's murder and continues to endanger her life today.

Special guest is Deputy District Attorney, Matt Allen, the man who prosecuted Amy’s brother.

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Part II- The media reported that Mark’s brother Rob murdered their mother, Linda over Avril Lavigne Tickets… but fights were a daily occurrence. Listen as Mark tells his story about how years abuse of emotional abuse at their hands of their Mom, comb... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Allen
Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County DA's Office
Episode: Episode 66- Amy's Story 2/2
Candace Howard
Loving mother and survivor, recounting her family history and Tayber's trajectory
Private individual
Episode: Episode 59 - Candace's Story 1/2
Lisa McClure
Victim's Advocate
Victim's Advocacy
Episode: Episode 58- The Davis Family Story 2/2
Junior Davis
Perpetrator in the case
Family member
Episode: Episode 58- The Davis Family Story 2/2
Lisa Davis
Widow of Dan Davis; speaks about her husband and family legacy
Family member of Dan Davis
Episode: Episode 57- The Davis Family Story 1/2
Rose Carr
Dan Davis' sister; speaks about upbringing and family history
Family member
Episode: Episode 57- The Davis Family Story 1/2
Lauren Carr
Dan Davis' niece; reflects on Jr.'s life and family interactions
Family member
Episode: Episode 57- The Davis Family Story 1/2
Dr. Meyers
Psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist
New York City
Episode: Episode 56- Jan and Pam's Story 2/2
Michelle Cruz
Advocate for crime victims and attorney with over 30 years of experience
Office of the Victim Advocate
Episode: Episode 54- Jessica and David's Story 3/3

Hosts

Amy B. Chesler
Host of FAMILICIDE with a background as creator/host and survivor advocate; co-creator of the show and active driving force behind victim advocacy and reform messages.
Sam Mettler
Co-host and documentary producer; provides investigative and narrative balance alongside empathetic survivor storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States4 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 States5 months ago
  • Really Well Done Podcast

    This is a really well done podcast which is very victim focussed on a very difficult topic I do find some of the stories very hard but necessary for what they highlight the two hosts are very good with each other as well I would recommend (hope you can get a Patreon going)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Trueman
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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The show is praised for empathetic, survivor-centered storytelling and impactful advocacy, though audio quality and co-host dynamics draw mixed feedback.
Listeners appreciate the courage of guests and the mission to inform reform and support survivors.
Some critiques target pacing and audio mixing or co-host style; however, core content and intent are highly valued.

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Apple Podcasts
#196
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#243
South Africa/True Crime

Talking Points

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Episode 60- Candace’s Story 2/2
Q: How did the community respond after the incident and what about the legal process?
Candace discusses delayed victim advocacy contact, the plea deal for Taber, the 30-year sentence, and the frustration with inconsistencies in how justice and victim impact statements were handled.
Episode 60- Candace’s Story 2/2
Q: What happened that day in the garage when Taber confronted your family?
Candace describes pushing on the garage door with David while Taber was pushing from the other side; she recalls Taber aiming a double-barreled shotgun at them, and David stepping in to protect the kids which led to his death.
Episode 59 - Candace's Story 1/2
Q: How did Tayber's upbringing and the family situation affect him?
Candace explains Tayber's early exposure to trauma, his difficult path through school and foster-like circumstances, and how the abuse and instability contributed to his later struggles with drugs and behavior.
Episode 56- Jan and Pam's Story 2/2
Q: What resources are out there for folks that are suffering from sibling abuse?
Therapists who specialize in sibling abuse and organizations like SARA can provide support.
Episode 56- Jan and Pam's Story 2/2
Q: What are your thoughts after hearing about Karen's murder?
There's uncertainty around the relationship dynamics and how they could have led to such violence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FAMILICIDE

What is FAMILICIDE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A survivor- and advocate-focused true crime show that centers on familicide and its aftershocks. Episodes blend intimate survivor testimony with expert context from legal professionals and advocates, exploring how abuse, systemic failures, and victim advocacy intersect with justice outcomes. A standout thread is persistent advocacy by family members to secure accountability and policy changes, often interwoven with courtroom moments and reform discussions. The format is deeply empathetic, often heavy, and shines when survivors share personal journeys and practical guidance for others navigating trauma and the justice system. This collection of episodes suggests a program that treats victims and families with care while highlighting systemic... more

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1. What Came Next
2. Something Was Wrong
3. WHEN DATING HURTS
4. Nobody Should Believe Me
5. Strictly Stalking

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FAMILICIDE launched a year ago and published 68 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. Matthew Allen
2. Candace Howard
3. Lisa McClure
4. Junior Davis
5. Lisa Davis
6. Rose Carr
7. Lauren Carr
8. Dr. Meyers

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