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Something Was Wrong

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Something Was Wrong is an award-winning docuseries about survivors discovery, trauma, and recovery from crime and abuse.

Episodes

S23 E8: Life and Death

*Content warning: infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, fraud, scams.    *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     Moms Advocating For Moms Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms , in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: https://linktr.ee/mo...

Apr 03, 202547 minSeason 23Ep. 8

S23 E7: How Did We Get Here?

*Content warning: death of an infant, infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, mature and stressful themes.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     Moms Advocating For Moms S23 survivors Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, Moms Advocating for Moms , in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and...

Mar 27, 202551 minSeason 23Ep. 7

S23 E6: Dignified Maternal Care with Doula Melissa Espey-Mueller

*Content warning: death, infant loss, pregnancy and birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     ABC’s new show, Familicide: https://www.familicide.net/ Melissa Espey-Mueller's North Dallas Doula Associates: Website: https://www.northdallasdoulas.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northdallasdoulas/   Moms Advocating For Moms S23 survivors Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have ...

Mar 20, 202550 minSeason 23Ep. 6

S23 E5: Tragic and Horrific

*Content warning: death of an infant, infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, racism, mature and stressful themes.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/   American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/   Birth Centers Offer Potential to Transform Maternity Care Through Community-Led Approaches tha...

Mar 13, 202548 minSeason 23Ep. 5

S23 E4: Hell House

*Content warning: birth trauma, medical trauma, medical neglect, death, mature and stressful themes.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/   American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/   CDC, Health E-Stats, Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2023/E...

Mar 06, 202545 minSeason 23Ep. 4

S23 E3: Standards of Midwifery Care with Dr. Amy Giles, DNP, CNM

*Content warning: pregnancy, birth, infant & pregnancy loss, medical negligence, medical trauma. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips : somethingwaswrong.com/resources     Amy Giles’ Birth Center & Bio: Allen Midwifery & Family Wellness : https://allenmidwifery.com/   Amy’s Bio : https://nursing.baylor.edu/person/l-amy-giles-dnp-cnm-cne-facnm   *Sources: After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find care https://www.pbs.org/ne...

Feb 27, 202535 minSeason 23Ep. 3

Listen Now: Scam Factory

You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal...

Feb 24, 20256 min

S23 E2: Life Threatening Emergency

*Content warning: birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, death, infant loss,  pregnancy loss, SIDS, postpartum depression.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/   American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/   APGAR Score https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003402.htm    Birth Trauma https://my.clevelan...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 23Ep. 2

S23 E1: Built to Birth

*Content warning: infant loss, birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, death, pregnancy loss, mature content.  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     *Sources: American College of Nurse Midwives https://midwife.org/   American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) https://www.acog.org/   Gestational diabetes https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gestational-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20355339  ...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 23Ep. 1

S23 Preview

*Content warning: infant loss, pregnancy trauma, pregnancy loss, medical trauma, medical neglect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 06, 20254 min

S22 E13: Truer Crime with Celisia Stanton

*Content Warning: scams, fraud, cons, crime, murder, mature themes, cults, abuse.  Resources: Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     Thank you so much to Celisia for speaking with us this week!!  Follow and support Celisia and Truer Crime, below: Truer Crime’s website: https://truercrimepodcast.com/   Follow Celisia Stanton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celisiastanton/ Truer Crime on Apple Podcasts: https://podcast...

Jan 30, 202543 minSeason 22Ep. 13

WCN Presents: [Madison McGhee] Ice Cold Case

*Content Warning:  substance use disorder, substance abuse, gun violence, murder, and unsolved murder. Madison McGhee is a producer, documentarian, podcaster, and co-victim of murder from West Virginia. After learning about her father’s unsolved murder in her teen years, Madison devoted herself and her future career to bringing awareness to her father’s long-since cold case. In her hit podcast, Ice Cold Case, she highlights her own investigation into her father’s twenty-two year old murder ...

Jan 23, 202539 min

Data Points: The 30th Anniversary of The Violence Against Women Act (featuring Lenora Claire)

Resources: National Domestic Violence Awareness Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Sources: *FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and Strengthens Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence . (2024, September 12). The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/12/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-commemorates-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-violence-against-women-act-and-strengthens-c...

Jan 17, 20259 min

(3/3) WCN Presents: [J.E.] S6 Updates

*Content warning: gun violence, stalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, violent threats, criminal threats, hate crimes, racism, antisemitism, transphobia, and homophobia. J.E. Reich is a journalist, editor, survivor, and victim advocate. They shared their story on Something Was Wrong season 6, episodes 5 and 6, which aired on December 6th and December 13th of 2020. The episodes discuss the impact of the devastating 2018 shooting at The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv...

Jan 16, 202528 min

(2/3) WCN Presents: [J.E.] S6 Updates

Content warning: gun violence, stalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, violent threats, criminal threats, hate crimes, racism, antisemitism, transphobia, and homophobia. J.E. Reich is a journalist, editor, survivor, and victim advocate. They shared their story on Something Was Wrong season 6, episodes 5 and 6, which aired on December 6th and December 13th of 2020. The episodes discuss the impact of the devastating 2018 shooting at The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva...

Jan 16, 202529 min

(1/3) WCN Presents: [J.E.] S6 Updates

*Content warning: gun violence, stalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, violent threats, criminal threats, hate crimes, racism, antisemitism, transphobia, and homophobia. J.E. Reich is a journalist, editor, survivor, and victim advocate. They shared their story on Something Was Wrong season 6, episodes 5 and 6, which aired on December 6th and December 13th of 2020. The episodes discuss the impact of the devastating 2018 shooting at The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv...

Jan 16, 202528 min

Data Points: Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (featuring LeRon Barton)

*Content Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual violence, rape, suicidal ideation, and mental illness. Resources: Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network: RAINN.org 1 in 6 Organization: 1in6.org 1 in 6 Organization Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/1in6org National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help National Sexual Assault Hotline (1800-656-4763): https://www.rainn.org/resources Sources: The 1 in 6 Statistic . (n.d.). One in Six Organization. Retrieved J...

Jan 14, 202510 min

WCN Presents: [Amy] S19 Updates

*Content warning: stalking, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, domestic violence, and murder. Something Was Wrong Season 19 featuring Amy's episodes was released on January 11th, 2024 and finished airing February 8th of the same year. In the five episodes, Amy's tenacity and resiliency became resoundingly clear as she and her loved ones recounted all they faced amidst years of stalking and cyber stalking. Through what felt like a never-ending criminal justice and legal ba...

Jan 09, 202537 min

S22 E12: Tip of the Iceberg (Finale Part 2)

*Content Warning: false death of a child, stalking, sexual assault, false reporting, abduction, vehicular death, fraud, scams, suicidal ideation, threats of harm, disability abuse, and harassment. Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Hamilton County Inmate Records - Stoner, Megan Elizabeth : https://secure2.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/inmates2/Jail/Inmate/Detail/-1282383   Protect the community from ongoing criminal activity by revoking the bond of Megan Stoner , Change.Or...

Jan 02, 202533 minSeason 22Ep. 12

S22 E11: Double Down (Finale Part 1)

*Content Warning: false death of a child, stalking, sexual assault, false reporting, abduction, vehicular death, fraud, scams, suicidal ideation, threats of harm, disability abuse, and harassment. Sources:  Forensic Foreplay . (2023, May 5). [Video]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ForensicForeplay/videos/939338244180665 MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Hamilton County Inmate Records - Stoner, Megan Elizabeth : https://secure2.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/inmates2/Jail/Inmate/Detai...

Jan 02, 202540 minSeason 22Ep. 11

S22 E10: Indiana Delvey

*Content Warning: false death of a child, vehicular death, medical trauma, false reporting, fraud, scams, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, and harassment. Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Hamilton County Inmate Records - Stoner, Megan Elizabeth : https://secure2.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/inmates2/Jail/Inmate/Detail/-1282383   Protect the community from ongoing criminal activity by revoking the bond of Megan Stoner , Change.Org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/p...

Dec 26, 202443 minSeason 22Ep. 10

S22 E9: How Dare You

*Content Warning: false death of a child, vehicular death, false reporting, fraud, suicidal ideation, scams, disability abuse, false reporting, harassment, stalking.  Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Hamilton County Inmate Records - Stoner, Megan Elizabeth : https://secure2.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/inmates2/Jail/Inmate/Detail/-1282383   Protect the community from ongoing criminal activity by revoking the bond of Megan Stoner , Change.Org Petition: https://www.c...

Dec 19, 20241 hrSeason 22Ep. 9

Data Points: Cons, Schemes, & Fraud

Sources: As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up Efforts to Protect the Public . (2024, February 9). Federal Trade Commission. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/nationwide-fraud-losses-top-10-billion-2023-ftc-steps-efforts-protect-public BBB Tip: 10 steps to avoid scams. (2024, June 21). Better Business Bureau. https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips-10-steps-to-avoid-scams The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2024 , By DeNicola, L...

Dec 17, 202411 min

S22 E8: We Got Her!

*Content Warning: false reporting, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, fraud, suicidal ideation, scams, disability abuse, false reporting, harassment, financial abuse, suicidal ideation.  Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Elwood woman faces multiple felonies in connection with ongoing rental scheme , by Logan Gay, WTHR.com staff, WTHR News: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/elwood-woman-arrested-for-ongoing-rental-scheme-megan-stoner-fishers-indiana/531-2...

Dec 12, 202441 minSeason 22Ep. 8

S22 E7: Scam the Scammer

*Content Warning: fraud, scams, disability abuse, false reporting, harassment, financial abuse, suicidal ideation.  Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Elwood woman faces multiple felonies in connection with ongoing rental scheme , by Logan Gay, WTHR.com staff, WTHR News: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/elwood-woman-arrested-for-ongoing-rental-scheme-megan-stoner-fishers-indiana/531-2d3b11fa-5c70-4f05-8ea4-0be0c37cf852   Fishers woman charged in rental ...

Dec 05, 202444 minSeason 22Ep. 7

S22 E6: A Weak Bridge Collapses

*Content Warning: fraud, scams, disability abuse, false reporting, harassment, driving under the influence, upsetting themes, false personation, psychological violence, emotional abuse, sexual assault, murder for hire, financial abuse.  Resources: Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources     Sources: MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Elwood woman faces multiple felonies in connection with ongoing rental scheme , by Logan Gay, WT...

Nov 27, 202446 minSeason 22Ep. 6

S22 E5: Self-Made Woman

*Content Warning: sexual assault, false reporting, rape, religious abuse, cultic abuse, harassment, gun violence, driving under the influence, upsetting themes, false personation, fraud, scams, death of a child (false claim). Sources:  MyCase Indiana: https://public.courts.in.gov/ Whitfield Analysis Video Interview : Megan Stoner . (2014, February 18). [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/live/oYry8JRhtP4 Whitfield Analysis Video Interview Part 2: Megan Stoner . (2014, February 18). [Video]. ht...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 22Ep. 5

S22 E4: Apparently All I Do Is Lie

*Content Warning: sexual assault, false reporting, suicidal ideation, mature themes, religious abuse, cultic abuse, harassment, gun violence, parental alienation, breaking and entering, driving under the influence, upsetting themes.  Sources:  Elwood woman faces multiple felonies in connection with ongoing rental scheme [Video] Gay, L. (2023, May 3) for WTHR 13: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/elwood-woman-arrested-for-ongoing-rental-scheme-megan- Fishers woman charged with fra...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 22Ep. 4

Data Points: False Reporting and Its Impact on Survivors

*Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, false reporting and mental illness. Sources: Brittain, A. (2024, October 1). Me Too Movement . Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Me-Too-movement Brooks SK, Greenberg N. Psychological impact of being wrongfully accused of criminal offenses: A systematic literature review. Med Sci Law. 2021  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7838333/   The Criminal Justice System: Statistics . (n.d.). Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network...

Nov 12, 202415 min