The podcast episode explores the tragic death of Sharon Lopatka, who delved into the perilous world of the death fetish community and engaged in extreme online interactions with an individual known as Slow Hand, later identified as Robert Frederick Glass. Despite understanding the risks, Sharon met with Glass, leading to her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body in a shallow grave near his trailer, which was filled with disturbing items including drugs, bondage gear, and child p...
Apr 22, 2024•20 min
Unlock the silenced stories behind the headlines as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, unveil the chilling realities of domestic violence escalating to murder in our groundbreaking third season of Deep Dark Secrets. Get ready to be part of a momentous shift that's not just about listening, but about sparking action against this widespread societal scourge. Our visual makeover is just the beginning, reflecting our renewed commitment to bring issues out of the shadows and into the public eye with...
Apr 16, 2024•5 min
Peel back the darkness as Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, guide you through the twisted corridors of Marc Dutroux's life—a journey intertwining the grotesque realms of serial killing and sex trafficking. Our latest episode doesn't just recount the blood-curdling narrative of Sylvie's abduction by a family friend turned accomplice; it lays bare the unsettling role of Dutroux's wife in perpetuating his reign of terror. We confront the harsh truths behind his bewilderingly short stint in prison,...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min
As the sun sets over the bustling streets of California, it's easy to overlook the shadows where a more sinister trade thrives. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey don't turn away from these shadows; instead, they cast a spotlight on the harrowing world of human trafficking in the Golden State. With California leading the nation in this modern-day slavery, our hosts unpack the complexities of forced labor and sexual exploitation without pulling any punches. They dissect the state's aggressive measure...
Apr 01, 2024•14 min
NAMBLA's dangerous shadow looms larger than many dare to admit, and the reality of child sex trafficking is a truth too urgent to ignore. I'm your host Amy Smith, alongside LaDonna Humphrey, and we're peeling back the curtain on the North American Man-Boy Love Association's insidious survival. Our latest episode is a chilling journey into the heart of darkness, where the 2005 sting operation that led to the arrest of seven NAMBLA members is just the tip of the iceberg. These revelations, which i...
Mar 25, 2024•8 min
NAMBLA isn't just the fodder for dark comedy sketches—it's a stark reality that we're confronting head-on in our new podcast episode. Join us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, as we dissect Matt Thrift's eye-opening article on the North American Man-Boy Love Association and its most infamous advocate, Allen Ginsberg. As we wade through the murky waters of Ginsberg's justifications and NAMBLA's objectives, we peel back the layers of a troubling narrative that has slipped into the crevices of socie...
Mar 18, 2024•10 min
The shadows cast by Nathaniel Bar-Jonah's sinister legacy loom large as Amy Smith joins me, LaDonna Humphrey, for an unflinching examination of a predator's path of destruction. We peer into the abyss of Bar-Jonah's crimes, from the murder of young Zachary Ramsey to the stomach-churning evidence pointing to cannibalistic rituals. Our dialogue traverses the twisted timeline of Bar-Jonah's devastating wake, linking him to unsolved disappearances like that of Arkansas's own Morgan Nick. It's a conv...
Mar 11, 2024•16 min
Every time we hear a child's laughter or see them play, we're reminded of the innocence that should define childhood. But beyond the façade of normalcy, a dark underworld thrives, stripping away that very innocence. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey lead a harrowing discussion on child sex trafficking, guided by the stark revelations in a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As we wade through the nightmare...
Mar 04, 2024•17 min
The North American Man-Boy Love Association's grotesque advocacy for child abuse masquerading as consensual relationships is a reality we must confront head-on. Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, take you through the disturbing truths and workings of NAMBLA, unearthing the content that they spread through their own website. Our conversation takes a critical look at how they spin narratives of man-boy relationships, challenging their unfounded claims with the actuality of their harm to children. ...
Feb 26, 2024•22 min
Embark on a chilling exploration of the sinister past of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah with us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, on Deep Dark Secrets. We'll expose the dark early beginnings of a man once known as David Paul Brown, whose life spiraled into a series of heinous acts against children, shrouded by his cunning impersonation of law enforcement. This narrative will lead you through the unsettling milestones of Bar-Jonah's life, from his first known assault at the tender age of seven, to the shocki...
Feb 19, 2024•15 min
The underbelly of Boston's history harbors a grim tale that we, Amy Smith and Ladonna Humphrey, bring to light: the exposure of a 1970s child sex trafficking ring, a saga of betrayal where community pillars became predators. With the innocence of local boys as their currency, 24 men—lawyers, pediatricians, and even a judge—shattered trust and exploited the vulnerable in unspeakable ways. Our latest episode pulls back the curtain on the disturbing evidence and systemic failure that allowed such t...
Feb 12, 2024•16 min
As the sun cast its usual glow over Higgins Memorial Pool, no one could have anticipated the chilling events about to unfold—a day that would haunt Lawrence, Massachusetts for decades. Our hearts grapple with the story of Angelo "Andy" Puglisi, the ten-year-old boy whose laughter and footsteps vanished without a trace. The narrative takes a spine-tingling turn when we introduce Wayne W. Chapman, a name synonymous with the darkest aspects of humanity, and unearth his predatory tactics that target...
Feb 05, 2024•25 min
When the curtain is pulled back on the everyday facade of our communities, the monstrous reality of human trafficking comes into dreadful focus. My co-host LaDonna Humphrey and I, Amy Smith, are back to bring you another harrowing journey into the depths of this criminal underworld, uncovering stories that are as shocking as they are critical to be told. Through our podcast, we're unveiling the gut-wrenching tale of a 17-year-old girl, trapped in the clutches of former corporate bigwig Dawson Ca...
Jan 29, 2024•17 min
Pornography is often portrayed as a harmless adult pleasure, but the stark truth we uncover is that it's a world tainted by human trafficking. Together with Amy Smith, we navigate the unsettling realities of an industry that profits from exploitation, masked as entertainment. The fact that children as young as 13 are stumbling upon this content, with no grasp of its sinister implications, underscores the crisis we're facing. Throughout our conversation, we pull at the threads of the dark tapestr...
Jan 22, 2024•21 min
Unlock the harrowing truths behind North Fox Island's sinister past and the heinous crimes of Francis D. Sheldon in our latest episode, where echoes of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal reverberate through history's halls. Travel with us as we dissect the deceptive tranquility that masked a nexus of child abuse and trafficking, orchestrated by power and wealth. We shed light on the grim narrative that evolved under the guise of Brother Paul's nature camp, revealing the roles of accomplices like Gerald...
Jan 15, 2024•24 min
Every parent's worst nightmare unfolded in the quiet corners of Des Moines, Iowa, as the morning paper brought more than just news; it heralded a chilling pattern of incidents involving the very carriers who delivered it. The dark underbelly of this Midwestern city came to light with the unsolved abductions of Johnny Gosch and Eugene Martin, casting long shadows over the community. We unravel the eerie sequence of events that terrorized newspaper carriers and examine the haunting legacy left beh...
Jan 08, 2024•32 min
Prepare to step into the shadowy corridors of the Jeffrey Epstein saga as we grapple with the haunting realities of human trafficking. This episode unearths the latest twists in a case that has shocked the world, from the expected release of pivotal court documents to the ramifications for Epstein's victims and the accused elite. With Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing casting a long shadow, we probe the opaque details of her involvement and the enigma of Epstein's death, which continues to provoke ...
Jan 01, 2024•20 min
This episode, part of the 12 Days of Christmas podcast collaboration, steps away from our usual focus on human trafficking to bring you a true-crime account that shocked and saddened a community.
Dec 25, 2023•8 min
Ready for a chilling journey into the darkest corners of human depravity? Brace yourselves as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, peel back the layers of a gruesome connection between human trafficking and serial killers, exposing the terrifying ties between pedophile sex trafficker, John Norman, and the notorious John Wayne Gacy. This macabre tapestry weaves together the lives of these monstrous men, revealing their shared accomplice, Philip Pesky, and their disturbingly similar tendencies that...
Dec 18, 2023•23 min
Join us on a chilling journey through the vile underbelly of human trafficking, spotlighting on monstrous pedophile sex trafficker, John D Norman. Brace yourself as we unravel his heinous deeds through the Odyssey Foundation, a sex ring that exploited underage boys across the United States. This episode takes you deep into the heart of the darkness, pulling back the curtain on Norman's violent, sexually dangerous tendencies and the scant four years he spent behind bars - all because a key witnes...
Dec 11, 2023•25 min
Prepare yourself for a confronting and chilling exploration of the underbelly of human society as we expose the heinous deeds of sex traffickers. We unravel their wicked ploys that ensnared young, vulnerable women and girls, often from foster care systems, into a life of sexual servitude for decades. But this episode is not just to horrify you - it is a call to action, a wake-up call to the horrifying realities of human trafficking that exists in our own backyards.
Dec 04, 2023•25 min
Join hosts, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, as they share a new kind of episoded entitled "Ripped from the Headlines." In this episode, LaDonna and Amy will share harrowing tales of human trafficking as reported from media outlets all over the wolrd, while also sharing important ways listeners can combat this heinous crime in order to protect those most vulnerable in our society.
Nov 27, 2023•20 min
In this gripping podcast episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take a deep dive into the perplexing case of Walter Collins' disappearance in 1928. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing suspicions of human trafficking emerge, further fueled by the tragic murder of a young girl in the same neighborhood. The hosts discuss the subsequent inquiries and the shocking turn of events that follow.
Nov 20, 2023•24 min
Join hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith as they dive deep into the disturbing topic of the National Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) and its involvement in the sex trafficking of children. Please note that the content discussed in this episode is extremely sensitive and disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
Nov 13, 2023•17 min
Join us on this journey into the dark corners of human trafficking, as we discuss the chilling case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared from West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982. Listen in as we unravel the events leading up to his disappearance, the ineffective initial police response, and the heart-wrenching search led by the Gosch family. This tragic case not only haunted a family and a community, but also served as a wakeup call to the world, raising awareness of missing childr...
Nov 06, 2023•38 min
Prepare yourselves for a hair-raising journey into the sinister world of human trafficking as we delve into the unsettling case of Natalie Kramer, a 15-year-old who was kidnapped and trafficked in 2022. It was a cold day at the Dallas Mavericks game when Natalie was lured away, marking the start of her horrific ordeal. The way the police handled the case left us dumbfounded. Not only did they shrug off Natalie's panicked father, but they also mishandled essential clues from the surveillance foot...
Oct 23, 2023•37 min
Join us as we expose the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy convicted sex offender, on Deep Dark Secrets. Journey with us to Epstein's private island, Little St. James, where unimaginable horrors took place. We discuss the chilling details, from the eerie temple to the 'Lolita Express' private jets, providing a shocking insight into Epstein's dark world.
Oct 16, 2023•33 min
Welcome to another chilling episode of Deep Dark Secrets. Listen in as we explore the mystifying disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a young woman who went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 1998. We discuss the perplexing details of the case, including the ship crew's delayed and questionable response to her disappearance. In our relentless pursuit of truth, we turn our attention to the numerous sightings of Amy post her disappearance. We discuss potential theories, including the unne...
Oct 09, 2023•33 min
Welcome to the chilling second season where LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith fearlessly confront the terrifying underbelly of human trafficking - a venomous beast that slithers silently in the shadows of society. Our journey begins with a stark glance at the sinister mechanics of these invisible chains, as we unravel the definition, legality, and the vulnerable populations that are ensnared in this abominable web. Grasp the horrifying reality of the psychological games played by the nightmarish pu...
Oct 02, 2023•17 min
