Best Kelley Richey Podcasts (2024)

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The Tragic Case of Quinton Simon: A Shocking True Crime Story of Filicide 19:44

10M ago19:44

19:44

In this episode of the Family Ties Podcast, we explore the heartbreaking case of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who went missing from his home in Savannah, Georgia on October 5, 2022. The police found Quinton's remains almost two months after he first went missing, and on November 28, the FBI confirmed that the remains belonged to Quinton. Leilani Sim…

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Frozen Innocence: The Tragic Story of Thomas Valva 39:30

10M ago39:30

39:30

After spending a freezing night locked in the garage, 8-year-old, Thomas Valva died of hypothermia on January 17th 0f 2020. Despite being remembered by those at his school as a “tender, loving boy who made tremendous gains” during his time as a student, this sweet child’s life was intentionally ended by the two people meant to take care of him. Hel…

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Interview with Marie Cohen 1:08:31

1+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

This week, Kelley talks with the incredible woman behind the Child Welfare Monitor blog, Marie Cohen, about how Child Welfare needs to change and put children first. With Marie's wealth of knowledge on the topic of social services and child welfare, they discuss the state of the welfare system in the U.S. and uncover some little-known facts about h…

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Unmasking Evil: The Horrifying Case of Adrian Jones - Part 2 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

25:52

In part 2, we continue to delve into a highly disturbing case suggested by one of our dedicated viewers. Join us as we uncover the horrifying details surrounding the tragic fate of Adrian Jones, a seven-year-old boy subjected to unimaginable torture, abuse, and ultimately, murder. Shockingly, his own father and stepmother resorted to feeding his em…

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Tragic Murder of Olivia Jansen: Unveiling the Dark Secrets 14:42

2y ago14:42

14:42

In this episode of our true crime podcast, we delve into the heart-wrenching case of Olivia Jansen, a 3-year-old girl whose life ended in a horrifying tragedy. Join us as we uncover the chilling events that unfolded on July 10, 2020, when Olivia's father, Howard Jansen III, and his girlfriend, Jacqulyn Kirkpatrick, reported her as missing. Within a…

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Unmasking Evil: The Horrifying Case of Adrian Jones - Part 1 13:28

2y ago13:28

13:28

Today's episode was recommended by a viewer and is an extremely upsetting case. In this episode, we discuss the torture, abuse, and murder of seven-year-old, Adrian Jones. After he was killed, his father and stepmother fed his emaciated corpse to pigs as a means of getting rid of the evidence. Law enforcement also referred to this case as the worst…

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The Serenity McKinney Case 13:58

2y ago13:58

13:58

The day has finally come for me to cover a case from my home state of Kentucky. On Sunday, February 6th of 2022, Catherine McKinney, mother of 4-year old Serenity McKinney was arrested along with her boyfriend, Dakota Hill in Kansas. No one has physically seen little Serenity since Christmas Eve of 2020. This case is new and fresh details will prob…

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The Mercedes Lain Case 38:32

2y ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, we will discuss the disappearance and murder of 11-month-old baby Mercedes Lain who was reported missing by her father, Kenneth Lain and her mother, Tiffany Coburn in August of 2021. Mercedes’ dead body was found in the depths of the woods in Starke County, Indiana. This case has lots of twists and turns, with more than one victim …

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The Kendrick Lee Case 32:20

2+ y ago32:20

32:20

This week's episode, The Family Ties covers the murder of Kendrick Lee and the story from his surviving siblings. The news about this case just came to light in late October 2021, and the details are still coming out. Kendrick's 15-year-old brother made a call to police in October to report that he and his siblings had been abandoned and living in …

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Unmasking the Horrors: The Tragic Death of Dominick Calhoun 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

30:05

In today's gripping episode of our True Crime Podcast, we delve into a case that was suggested by one of our astute listeners. This haunting story revolves around the tragic death of 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun, a case that shook the nation and left an indelible mark on our collective conscience. Support the show…

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Homeschool vs Public School - What Are the Pros and Cons? 47:30

2+ y ago47:30

47:30

In this episode, Kelley is invited by the Jefferson Humanist Group to present on the subject of homeschooling for their organization. Kelley breaks down the history of homeschooling in the U.S. while discussing the pros and cons of this institution. With intent and purpose, she takes them on a journey through the good, the bad, and leaves them with…

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The 4 Children of Rick Roeber - True Crime Podcast Episode 1:20:29

3y ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Check out our latest episode, where we discuss the case of Rick Roeber, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, a "man of God", a recovering alcoholic, and a long-distance runner. In April of 2020, Roeber was accused of physically, emotionally, and sexually abusing his 4 children and was subsequently expelled from the House of Representa…

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The Maxwell Schollenberger Case - True Crime Podcast Episode 37:11

3y ago37:11

37:11

In this true crime podcast episode, we discuss the tragic case of Maxwell Schollenberger who was neglected, tortured, and murdered by his father Scott Schollenberger, and his father's fiancee, Kimberly Mauer. "Around noon on May 26, 2020, police in Annville, Pennsylvania discovered the emaciated body of 12-year-old Maxwell Schollenberger in his fam…

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The Orrin & Orson West Case - True Crime Podcast Episode 42:42

3y ago42:42

42:42

This week, we discuss the case of Orson West & Orrin West, two brothers who were reported missing on Monday, December 21 by their adoptive parents, Trezell West & Jaqueline West. Throughout the video, we discuss what we know so far about the case, the mystery surrounding the two boys' disappearance, and information from neighbors and the FBI. Suppo…

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Shattered Innocence: The Devastating Murder of Trinity Love Jones 1:03:24

3y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

In this week's true crime episode, we cover the tragic case of Trinity Love Jones, a 9-year old girl, who was brutally murdered and found dead inside a duffel bag with severe injuries head-to-toe. Throughout the episode, we discuss how Trinity Jones was abused, neglected, and subsequently murdered by Taquesta Graham and Emiel Hunt, who have both be…

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Interview with Alicia Davis - Mother of James "Alex" Hurley 58:04

3+ y ago58:04

58:04

Join Kelley and Julia on a gripping episode of The Family Ties as they engage in a heartfelt interview with Alicia Davis, the courageous mother of 12-year-old James "Alex" Hurley. Together, they delve into the tragic circumstances surrounding James' torture and murder at the hands of his grandparents, James Sasser, Jr. and Patricia Batts, as well a…

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Uncovering Darkness: The Horrific Abuse and Murder of James Alex Hurley 1:18:41

3+ y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

In this week's episode, Julia and Kelley cover the very recent and horrific abuse, torture, and murder of 12-year-old James Alex Hurley. They discuss the events leading up to Alex's death at the hands of his grandma, step-grandpa, uncle, and aunt in Montana, and the status of the ongoing trials related to this case. Support the show…

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Unveiling the Tragedy: The Raylee Browning Case and the Fight for Raylee's Law 1:16:14

3+ y ago1:16:14

1:16:14

In this true crime podcast episode, The Family Ties explores the Raylee Jolynn Browning Case. In the first part of this episode, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss Raylee Browning's back story of being a victim of sexual abuse, physical abuse, starvation, and subsequent murder. Next, the two sisters discuss who murdered and abused Raylee and the…

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America’s Child Abuse Pandemic 52:42

3+ y ago52:42

52:42

This week, Kelley takes on hosting this episode solo, while Julia takes a couple of much needed weeks to recoup from work. Kelley shares her research on where the United States currently stands statistically in regards to child abuse and child mortality. Not only does she discuss the immediate costs of child abuse for society, but the study on the …

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Are Our Kids Safe? How Child Protective Services Are Failing Homeschool Children 1:36:12

3+ y ago1:36:12

1:36:12

This week Kelley and Julia share their research into Oregon Child Protective Services after covering the tragic case of the Hart family deaths in last week's episode. They try to get to the bottom of why CPS is failing children in Oregon and what the possible solutions could be to fix their long-standing history of ineptitude to protect, while chil…

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Deception and Destruction: The Hart Family Murders Unveiled 1:44:21

3+ y ago1:44:21

1:44:21

This week Kelley and Julia tell the tragic story of the Hart family murders. They discuss how moms, Jennifer, and Sarah Hart carefully constructed an image of a progressive and loving family, all while starving, beating, and abusing all six of their adopted children. Jennifer eventually kills the entire family by intentionally driving them off of a…

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An Interview with Bradley Onishi of Straight White American Jesus 1:18:43

3+ y ago1:18:43

1:18:43

This week Kelley and Julia are thrilled to interview Bradley Onishi from the Straight White American Jesus podcast. They discuss homeschooling, purity culture, and the Quiverfull movement, as well as the social and political effects of Evangelical patriarchy on women and minorities. Support the showBy Kelley Richey

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An Interview with Rachel Coleman: Founder of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education 1:35:48

3+ y ago1:35:48

1:35:48

This week Kelley and Julia interview Rachel Coleman, the founder of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. They discuss the early history of homeschooling in the United States, children's rights, HSLDA's impact on children's wellbeing, the evangelical move to homeschool, and what polarized the evangelical movement to distrust public schools …

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Science vs Faith 56:46

3+ y ago56:46

56:46

This week, Julia and Kelley share their past experiences being indoctrinated into the belief of Creationism, and the denial of any science that could not be backed up by scripture. They discuss the severe gap in science being taught in Evangelical homeschool environments and how these beliefs shaped their worldview. Kelley and Julia give an account…

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Fallout of Abuse, White Supremacism, and Violent Rhetoric: The Tragic Case of Joseph Hall 1:35:15

3+ y ago1:35:15

1:35:15

This week, Kelley and Julia dig into the tragic case of Joseph Hall, who killed his father at the age of 10 years old. They discuss how years of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, his father's Nazi activities, and a violent upbringing all lead to the murder. Joseph suffered from learning disabilities and behavioral problems that got him kicked out…

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What is the Electoral College Anyways? 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

47:19

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery share what they have learned about the Electoral College, its origins, issues, and what the people generally think of it. They discuss whether or not this system is helping or hindering our election process as well as their personal views of it. Support the show…

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Do Yourself a Favor! 50:08

3+ y ago50:08

50:08

This week Julia and Kelley take a break from discussing the heavy topics they have been covering in recent weeks and discuss movie, TV, book, and podcast recommendations. Kelley's trademark phrase, "Do yourself a favor" is the title they decide on when discussing the sources of entertainment that have them excited and ready to share with "The Famil…

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Mass Incarceration and the US Criminal Justice System - Part 2 37:14

3+ y ago37:14

37:14

This week Julia and Kelley close out their discussion on mass incarceration by highlighting some solutions that would go a long way towards driving prison and jail populations down. They bring to light some studied solutions and add their own suggestions and opinions on the proven methods uncovered during their discussion. Support the show…

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Mass Incarceration and the US Criminal Justice System - Part 1 1:10:14

3+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This week Kelley and Julia discuss how America grew to hold 22% of the entire world's prison population, despite only comprising 4% of the world's population. They track the imprisonment rates that rose 700% in the 90's, despite the fact that during the time prison rates were climbing, crime rates were falling. What are the cold hard facts about in…

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Systemic Racism - What Are the Roles of Power Structures & Race? 48:07

3+ y ago48:07

48:07

In this episode, Kelley and Julia continue their discussion on race and the power structures that keep the United States gridlocked and in constant clashes with authority. The sisters break down the defining traits of systemic oppression of people of color while coming to terms with the fact that they have also unknowingly been benefiting from thes…

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What Do We Want? Police Reform! When Do We Want It? Now! 1:08:38

3+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

This week Julia and Kelley discuss Police Reform, BLM, and views on the Defund the Police movement. While heavily referencing John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode that was solely about the Police, as well as Bernie Sander's past and recent comments, they attempt to break down a difficult topic. The sisters share their research on Police Unions a…

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White Privilege - Law Enforcement, Power Structures, & Race 52:18

3+ y ago52:18

52:18

This week, Julia and Kelley discuss current issues involving white privilege, law enforcement and systemic white power structures. George Floyd's recent death among many other non-white American's at the hands of Law Enforcement have direct correlations with how the white majority has manipulated and rigged the system to benefit whiteness. Julia an…

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Child Abuse - Why the System Is Failing Our Children 1:00:19

4y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

In this thought-provoking episode, Julia and Kelley tackle the critical issue of child abuse and its far-reaching implications. They shed light on the troubling case of Christiana Glenn, offering a critical examination of where the system failed and continues to fall short in safeguarding America's children. Join them as they engage in a heartfelt …

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Homeschooling Gone Wrong: The Christiana Glenn Case 56:18

4y ago56:18

56:18

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery delve into the tragic story of Christiana Glenn; a horrific tale involving unchecked parental abuse, cult activity, and homicide. Support the showBy Kelley Richey, Julia Avery

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Economic (Social) Class Disparity 52:27

4y ago52:27

52:27

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss the disparagement between upper and lower classes, corporate and societal greed, flawed government and financial systems, and human nature. If you were asked which American Economic Class (social class) you fell under, would you provide the right answer? Surprisingly, based upon a study conducted by …

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The Loneliness Pandemic - Part 2 48:51

4y ago48:51

48:51

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss the benefits of community and how to build your own in order to combat loneliness. This episode is Part 2 of 2 episodes that identifies creative solutions to the current loneliness pandemic as discussed in Episode 4: The Loneliness Pandemic Part 1. Support the show…

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The Loneliness Pandemic - Part 1 50:21

4y ago50:21

50:21

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery delve into the specifics of loneliness, its effects on mental and physical health, Kodokushi, and the importance of community. This episode is Part 1 of 2 episodes that addresses the current loneliness pandemic and the health risks associated. Part 2 will be focused on identifying creative solutions. Quarant…

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) 1:05:51

4y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

This week, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the differences between Free Market System and Capitalism, and the importance of upholding personal values. Support the showBy Kelley

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Cinema Verite 56:16

4y ago56:16

56:16

Cinema Verite: In this week’s episode, Kelley and Julia discuss their top two movies that could be their biopics, also delving into the darkness of mental health when untreated in relation to childhood trauma. Kelley’s Picks The Wolfpack: is a documentary film about homeschooled siblings, the Angulos, who are locked inside their Manhattan apartment…

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Meet the Family 1:09:05

4y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Inside The Family Ties Podcast's premiere episode, cohosts and sisters Kelley Richey and Julia Avery take a moment to introduce themselves, discuss highlights from their interconnected past, their passions, and what has inspired them to embark on this new journey together. Sisters, Kelley Richey and Julia Avery, love politics, art, fashion, film, m…

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