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True Crime
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Domestic Violence
Grooming
Rocori High School Shooting
Colonial Parkway Murders
Ted Bundy
Maura Murray
Child Sexual Abuse
Human Trafficking
Elder Financial Abuse
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Trauma
Abuse
Catholic Church
Kaylee Goncalves
Kathleen Savio
Stacey Peterson
Drew Peterson

Some stories don’t end when the headlines fade. They are just beginning.

I Want You To Know is a powerful, trauma-informed true crime podcast that centers the voices too often left out of the narrative, victims and the people who love them. Hosted by Kristen Feden and Renee Williams, this series blends legal insight with deeply human storytelling to explore the lasting impact of crime long after ... more

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Beyond the headlines of the Idaho College murders are four victims, four families, and lives that were forever changed. In this episode of I Want You To Know, we sit down with Kristi Goncalves, mother of Kaylee Goncalves, to talk about Kaylee beyond ... more

What happens when the trauma you experienced as a child follows you into your relationships, your parenting, and every part of your adult life? In this episode, we are joined by June Berlinger, a nurse, survivor, and author, for an incredibly honest ... more

What happens when the person entrusted with guiding your faith becomes the person who betrays your trust? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Diana Hernandez, who shares her story of being sexually abused as a teenager by a Catholic priest who... more

A tragedy can become a headline in seconds, but for the families left behind, the story never ends. In this episode of I Want You To Know, we sit down with Happy Perry, the mother of D’Sean Perry, one of three University of Virginia student athletes ... more

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Recent Guests

Kristi Goncalves
Mother of Kaylee Goncalves, advocate and founder of Murder Has a Name
Kaylee Goncalves Foundation / Murder Has a Name
Episode: A Mother’s Story: Kaylee, Loss, and Life After the Idaho Murders with Kristi Goncalves
June Berlinger
Nurse, survivor, author of Rising Above, The Trauma of Abuse, A Family's Journey
Author, survivor
Episode: When Chaos Feels Like Love with June Berlinger
Diana Hernandez
Survivor of clergy sexual abuse, high school student victim; advocate and survivor leader
Survivor, advocate for victims of clergy abuse
Episode: When Faith Is Betrayed: Diana Hernandez’s Story
Happy Perry
Mother of D'Sean Perry, advocate for gun violence prevention
D'Sean Perry Foundation
Episode: D’Sean Perry: A Mother’s Story After the UVA Shooting
Lori Poland
Survivor, advocate, and author of I Live Here, Learning To Heal Through Embracing Your Own Story
Author; Advocate
Episode: I Live Here with Lori Poland
Erika Mahoney
Journalist and daughter of Kevin Mahoney, victim in the King Soopers shooting
NPR member station (at time of shooting); podcaster
Episode: I Wish He Had Received More Love with Erika Mahoney
Charles Wallace
Author of The Caregiver's Game
Author, caregiver advocate
Episode: The Caregiver's Game with Charles Wallace
Madison McGhee
Daughter of JC McGhee, murder victim; investigative podcaster
Ice Cold / Podcast host and advocate
Episode: Searching for Justice After a Cold Case Goes Silent with Madison McGhee
JC Cornelius McGhee
Deceased murder victim referenced in the episode
Episode: Searching for Justice After a Cold Case Goes Silent with Madison McGhee

Hosts

Kristen Feden
Nationally recognized crime victims attorney; co-host guiding interviews with focus on victims' perspectives and advocacy.
Renee Williams
Host guiding conversations with emphasis on victim voices, healing, and accountability.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • True crime you don’t have to feel guilty about

    This is well done so far and they have been great listens. It’s refreshing to finally hear directly from the survivors of crimes - instead of conversation driven by creators for entertainment and click bait. The cohosts do a nice job of keeping a pace and the statements at the end are compelling and emotional and by far the best part.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoinkTheClown#1
    United States4 months ago
  • A sister’s Story

    I want to share something incredibly important.

    My best friend recently shared her story on a podcast, speaking about the tragedy of September 24, 2003—a day that forever changed our community and left a mark on so many lives. Telling a story like this takes immense courage, vulnerability, and strength, and I couldn’t be more proud of her.

    Over the past year, as I’ve navigated my grief, she has shown up for me in countless ways. What makes her support even more extraordinary is that while she ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephanneeickhoff
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the respectful, survivor-centered framing and emotionally powerful victim impact statements.
Fans value the balance of legal insight and intimate storytelling.
Some listeners appreciate the trauma-informed approach and accountability in coverage; others may wish for broader coverage across cases.

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#46
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chasing a Dream, Facing a Predator with Jayden Harris
Q: Jayden, what do people misunderstand about what survivors need in order to heal? And how did advocacy become part of your healing journey?
Survivors need belief, support, and advocates who stand with them; advocacy became part of healing by transforming trauma into action—pushing for accountability, policy reform, and public awareness that helps others avoid similar harms.
Searching for Justice After a Cold Case Goes Silent with Madison McGhee
Q: How has the podcast affected the investigation and your wellbeing?
She notes mixed outcomes: tips and attention from listeners helped move parts of the case forward, but the process has taken a severe toll on her finances, mental health, and relationships, essentially turning her life into a full-time investigation.
Searching for Justice After a Cold Case Goes Silent with Madison McGhee
Q: What made you decide to share your dad's story publicly?
Madison explains that initial polite requests for updates failed, so she pivoted to a bold, public approach through podcasting to catalyze action and accountability, turning a personal quest into a broader investigative effort.
When Faith Is Betrayed: Diana Hernandez’s Story
Q: What was it like to see the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report and the scrutiny that followed?
The report was devastating but also a turning point that connected survivors globally, showing a pattern of systemic knowledge and denial, which gradually fostered a path toward greater accountability and shared healing.
When Faith Is Betrayed: Diana Hernandez’s Story
Q: What do you wish people would ask you that they never do when you're interviewed about this?
I wish people asked how survivors find comfort and move forward, how they seek healing, and what that process looks like day to day beyond the initial trauma.

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This show centers survivor voices and the human toll of crime, pairing legal insight with intimate conversations with victims' families and survivors. Episodes cover how media narratives, public scrutiny, and justice system processes shape healing, advocacy, and policy, often culminating in powerful victim impact statements. The rotation of guests includes family members, survivors, and advocates who speak to trauma, resilience, and the practical resources that help families navigate aftermaths. A notable strength is its trauma-informed approach that foregrounds victims' perspectives and accountability, making it a compelling listen for listeners seeking thoughtful, beyond-the-headlines storytelling in true crime.

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1. Kristi Goncalves
2. June Berlinger
3. Diana Hernandez
4. Happy Perry
5. Lori Poland
6. Erika Mahoney
7. Charles Wallace
8. Madison McGhee

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