Fair warning, this episode contains content about the death of three small children.  Amanda Hamm was dating Maurice Lagrone when on Sept. 2, 2003, they took Amanda's three young children, Christopher, 6, Austin, 3, and Kyleigh, 23 months, to a lake in Clinton, Illinois.  The family's vehicle slid into the lake on the boat ramp and while Amanda and Maurice escaped, they left the three young children in the vehicle.  All three kids succumbed to drowning.  We discuss the details of this case as well as Amanda's attempt at rebuilding her life as a mother, having 3 more kids later in life, only to have them taken away due to the Anticipatory Neglect statute.  Do you think it's fair that the courts stepped in to protect her 3 living children from potential abuse even though they had not yet been abused?  Or did Amanda deserve a second chance?  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mama-mystery-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy