{"podcast":{"title":"Voices Against Filicide","slug":"voices-against-filicide-7436968","podcast_index_feed_id":7436968,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6703022/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide--6703022","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c3e1234cfd24b6c326d219bb9031eac.jpg","author":"Rachel Holloway","episode_count":29,"summary":"Welcome to Voices Against Filicide, where Hope Hooton courageously shares her personal story of losing her two children to filicide at the hands of her estranged husband. Through her journey, this podcast shines a light on the silent epidemic of filicide—an often-overlooked tragedy rooted in custody battles, domestic violence, and untreated mental illness. Each episode will look a little different, Hope will be solo or inviting other parents and advocates to share their stories, break the silence, honor the innocent lives lost, and push for the systemic change so desperately needed. Join us as we navigate the complexities of grief, raise public awareness, and build a community of support and action. TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed. Connect with Hope Hooton: Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_i…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968"},"episode":{"title":"010: Filicide in Port Huron - The Smerer Family Tragedy","slug":"010-filicide-in-port-huron-the-smerer-family-tragedy","published_at":"2025-10-29T07:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968/010-filicide-in-port-huron-the-smerer-family-tragedy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-against-filicide-7436968","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-filicide-in-port-huron-the-smerer-family-tragedy--68296773","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68296773/vaf_e10_portheron.mp3","summary":"In today's episode, Hope Hooton, a mother and advocate, shares raw and emotional firsthand accounts of families impacted by the murder of children by parents or caregivers. This episode recounts the tragic events of September 11, 2025, in Port Huron, Michigan, where three siblings, Kayleb, Bentley, and Kinzley, were shot by their father, Jeffrey James Smerer. Kayleb did not survive, while Bentley and Kinzley sustained severe injuries. The podcast urges for better mental health services and child protection reforms while honoring these children's stories and lives. The community has rallied in support, and listeners are called to action to help the affected family. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/0e3e490dc Sources: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/port-huron-dad-kills-son-injures-two-other-children-early-morning-shooting https://www.wxyz.com/news/family-of-port-huron-teens-killed-injured-speaks-out-father-in-custody TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed. Connect with Hope Hooton: Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain Website : voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe: If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves. 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