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Here on Stolen Lives, we discuss brutal and heartbreaking crimes against children.

Themes may include child murder, torture, and sexual domestic and child abuse.

I do try my best to remain respectful for the babies in these stories, and leave out unnecessary details that honestly, none of us need to know to understand the frustration of why and how

this ever happened.

However, if you find any of these

themes triggering this podcast may not be for you. Listener discretion is advised.

This week's episode is a listener suggestion, and a suggestion very close to home.

My daughter, Aria, has inherited my love of true crime, especially missing person cases.

One rainy weekend, we were binge watching whatever YouTube was throwing at us,

and today's story was one that

was featured. Arria was enamoured, and she immediately demanded I cover the case. I think maybe

because she felt a connection. She is Joanne's age, and she is very protective over her little

brother, as Joanne was with four-year-old Kirsty. Arria also assisted me with the

research for the episode, so thank you, young apprentice. I appreciate your help, and I am sure

the families of the missing girls appreciate the attention given to the case that is somewhat

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