The Darkest Web: 6. My brother, the abuser
Summary
A Swedish investigation into online child abuse exposes Staton Grubert, leading US Homeland Security to orchestrate a tense nighttime raid on his rural Texas trailer. His sister, Elisa, finally finds validation for her own childhood abuse and confronts her family with the truth. The episode culminates in Grubert's conviction and a poignant reunion between an agent and Lucy, a survivor rescued years prior, who shares the lasting impact of her trauma and advocates for future victims.Episode description
The time has come to arrest Alisa’s brother, Staton Grubert. Thirty armed agents commando crawl up a dirt track to his trailer in Texas. Staton has no idea that his time is up. Will Alisa finally get closure?
And in a state in the South West, Greg is reunited with Lucy, the girl who had been abused for six years.
This podcast includes some upsetting scenes and discussions of child sexual abuse.
For further information on the issues raised in the programme, contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Reporter and Presenter: Sam Piranty Writer and Producer: Annabel Deas Script advice: Matt Willis Sound design: Neil Churchill Composer: Rob Lewis Executive Producer: Rebecca Henschke Commissioning Senior Producer: Sarah Green Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel
The Darkest Web is a BBC Eye production for the BBC World Service.