River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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Rowan's Mom - Brandi Morey-Pols
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On Monday, August 19th of this year, 6-year-old Rowan Morey was supposed to come home to his mother from his father's house. After he did not arrive on time, Rowan's mom, Brandi, called the police for help. This was one of many calls Brandi placed in desperation for help in protecting her son. Unfortunately, it was also one of many calls that would result in no support or help for Brandi and Rowan. Rowan was found deceased two days later, the victim of a murder-suicide at the hands of his father.
The system failed this family and resulted in an unimaginable tragedy. Brandi joins today's bonus episode to tell us about Rowan, how the system failed them, and what changes she would like to see happen to prevent this from happening to others.
Support Brandi's non-profit by contributing to the GoFundMe campaign - https://gofund.me/d3194678
Follow Brandi on Facebook and TikTok for updates on her work and how you can support these heroic efforts.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
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The system failed this family and resulted in an unimaginable tragedy. Brandi joins today's bonus episode to tell us about Rowan, how the system failed them, and what changes she would like to see happen to prevent this from happening to others.
Support Brandi's non-profit by contributing to the GoFundMe campaign - https://gofund.me/d3194678
Follow Brandi on Facebook and TikTok for updates on her work and how you can support these heroic efforts.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
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On Monday, August 19th of this year, 6-year-old Rowan Morey was supposed to come home to his mother from his father's house. After he did not arrive on time, Rowan's mom, Brandi, called the police for help. This was one of many calls Brandi placed in desperation for help in protecting her son. Unfortunately, it was also one of many calls that would result in no support or help for Brandi and Rowan. Rowan was found deceased two days later, the victim of a murder-suicide at the hands of his father.
The system failed this family and resulted in an unimaginable tragedy. Brandi joins today's bonus episode to tell us about Rowan, how the system failed them, and what changes she would like to see happen to prevent this from happening to others.
Support Brandi's non-profit by contributing to the GoFundMe campaign - https://gofund.me/d3194678
Follow Brandi on Facebook and TikTok for updates on her work and how you can support these heroic efforts.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
…
continue reading
The system failed this family and resulted in an unimaginable tragedy. Brandi joins today's bonus episode to tell us about Rowan, how the system failed them, and what changes she would like to see happen to prevent this from happening to others.
Support Brandi's non-profit by contributing to the GoFundMe campaign - https://gofund.me/d3194678
Follow Brandi on Facebook and TikTok for updates on her work and how you can support these heroic efforts.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
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