Lost Girls

Peel back the darkness as Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, guide you through the twisted corridors of Marc Dutroux's life—a journey intertwining the grotesque realms of serial killing and sex trafficking. Our latest episode doesn't just recount the blood-curdling narrative of Sylvie's abduction by a family friend turned accomplice; it lays bare the unsettling role of Dutroux's wi...

As the sun sets over the bustling streets of California, it's easy to overlook the shadows where a more sinister trade thrives. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey don't turn away from these shadows; instead, they cast a spotlight on the harrowing world of human trafficking in the Golden State. With California leading the nation in this modern-day slavery, our hosts unpack the complexities of f...

NAMBLA's dangerous shadow looms larger than many dare to admit, and the reality of child sex trafficking is a truth too urgent to ignore. I'm your host Amy Smith, alongside LaDonna Humphrey, and we're peeling back the curtain on the North American Man-Boy Love Association's insidious survival. Our latest episode is a chilling journey into the heart of darkness, where the 2005 sting...

NAMBLA isn't just the fodder for dark comedy sketches—it's a stark reality that we're confronting head-on in our new podcast episode. Join us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, as we dissect Matt Thrift's eye-opening article on the North American Man-Boy Love Association and its most infamous advocate, Allen Ginsberg. As we wade through the murky waters of Ginsberg's justificatio...

The shadows cast by Nathaniel Bar-Jonah's sinister legacy loom large as Amy Smith joins me, LaDonna Humphrey, for an unflinching examination of a predator's path of destruction. We peer into the abyss of Bar-Jonah's crimes, from the murder of young Zachary Ramsey to the stomach-churning evidence pointing to cannibalistic rituals. Our dialogue traverses the twisted timeline of Bar-Jonah...

Every time we hear a child's laughter or see them play, we're reminded of the innocence that should define childhood. But beyond the façade of normalcy, a dark underworld thrives, stripping away that very innocence. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey lead a harrowing discussion on child sex trafficking, guided by the stark revelations in a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploi...

The North American Man-Boy Love Association's grotesque advocacy for child abuse masquerading as consensual relationships is a reality we must confront head-on. Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, take you through the disturbing truths and workings of NAMBLA, unearthing the content that they spread through their own website. Our conversation takes a critical look at how they spin narratives of...

Embark on a chilling exploration of the sinister past of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah with us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, on Deep Dark Secrets. We'll expose the dark early beginnings of a man once known as David Paul Brown, whose life spiraled into a series of heinous acts against children, shrouded by his cunning impersonation of law enforcement. This narrative will lead you through the unsettlin...

The underbelly of Boston's history harbors a grim tale that we, Amy Smith and Ladonna Humphrey, bring to light: the exposure of a 1970s child sex trafficking ring, a saga of betrayal where community pillars became predators. With the innocence of local boys as their currency, 24 men—lawyers, pediatricians, and even a judge—shattered trust and exploited the vulnerable in unspeakable ways. Our l...

As the sun cast its usual glow over Higgins Memorial Pool, no one could have anticipated the chilling events about to unfold—a day that would haunt Lawrence, Massachusetts for decades. Our hearts grapple with the story of Angelo "Andy" Puglisi, the ten-year-old boy whose laughter and footsteps vanished without a trace. The narrative takes a spine-tingling turn when we introduce Wayne W. Ch...

When the curtain is pulled back on the everyday facade of our communities, the monstrous reality of human trafficking comes into dreadful focus. My co-host LaDonna Humphrey and I, Amy Smith, are back to bring you another harrowing journey into the depths of this criminal underworld, uncovering stories that are as shocking as they are critical to be told. Through our podcast, we're unveiling th...

Pornography is often portrayed as a harmless adult pleasure, but the stark truth we uncover is that it's a world tainted by human trafficking. Together with Amy Smith, we navigate the unsettling realities of an industry that profits from exploitation, masked as entertainment. The fact that children as young as 13 are stumbling upon this content, with no grasp of its sinister implications, unde...

Unlock the harrowing truths behind North Fox Island's sinister past and the heinous crimes of Francis D. Sheldon in our latest episode, where echoes of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal reverberate through history's halls. Travel with us as we dissect the deceptive tranquility that masked a nexus of child abuse and trafficking, orchestrated by power and wealth. We shed light on the grim narrativ...

Every parent's worst nightmare unfolded in the quiet corners of Des Moines, Iowa, as the morning paper brought more than just news; it heralded a chilling pattern of incidents involving the very carriers who delivered it. The dark underbelly of this Midwestern city came to light with the unsolved abductions of Johnny Gosch and Eugene Martin, casting long shadows over the community. We unravel...

Prepare to step into the shadowy corridors of the Jeffrey Epstein saga as we grapple with the haunting realities of human trafficking. This episode unearths the latest twists in a case that has shocked the world, from the expected release of pivotal court documents to the ramifications for Epstein's victims and the accused elite. With Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing casting a long shadow, w...

This episode, part of the 12 Days of Christmas podcast collaboration, steps away from our usual focus on human trafficking to bring you a true-crime account that shocked and saddened a community.

Ready for a chilling journey into the darkest corners of human depravity? Brace yourselves as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, peel back the layers of a gruesome connection between human trafficking and serial killers, exposing the terrifying ties between pedophile sex trafficker, John Norman, and the notorious John Wayne Gacy. This macabre tapestry weaves together the lives of these monstrous...

Join us on a chilling journey through the vile underbelly of human trafficking, spotlighting on monstrous pedophile sex trafficker, John D Norman. Brace yourself as we unravel his heinous deeds through the Odyssey Foundation, a sex ring that exploited underage boys across the United States. This episode takes you deep into the heart of the darkness, pulling back the curtain on Norman's violent...

Prepare yourself for a confronting and chilling exploration of the underbelly of human society as we expose the heinous deeds of sex traffickers. We unravel their wicked ploys that ensnared young, vulnerable women and girls, often from foster care systems, into a life of sexual servitude for decades. But this episode is not just to horrify you - it is a call to action, a wake-up call to the horrif...

Join hosts, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, as they share a new kind of episoded entitled "Ripped from the Headlines." In this episode, LaDonna and Amy will share harrowing tales of human trafficking as reported from media outlets all over the wolrd, while also sharing important ways listeners can combat this heinous crime in order to protect those most vulnerable in our society.

In this gripping podcast episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take a deep dive into the perplexing case of Walter Collins' disappearance in 1928. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing suspicions of human trafficking emerge, further fueled by the tragic murder of a young girl in the same neighborhood. The hosts discuss the subsequent inquiries and the shocking turn of events that follow.

Join hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith as they dive deep into the disturbing topic of the National Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) and its involvement in the sex trafficking of children. Please note that the content discussed in this episode is extremely sensitive and disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us on this journey into the dark corners of human trafficking, as we discuss the chilling case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared from West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982. Listen in as we unravel the events leading up to his disappearance, the ineffective initial police response, and the heart-wrenching search led by the Gosch family. This tragic case not only haunted a family...

Prepare yourselves for a hair-raising journey into the sinister world of human trafficking as we delve into the unsettling case of Natalie Kramer, a 15-year-old who was kidnapped and trafficked in 2022. It was a cold day at the Dallas Mavericks game when Natalie was lured away, marking the start of her horrific ordeal. The way the police handled the case left us dumbfounded. Not only did they shru...

Join us as we expose the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy convicted sex offender, on Deep Dark Secrets. Journey with us to Epstein's private island, Little St. James, where unimaginable horrors took place. We discuss the chilling details, from the eerie temple to the 'Lolita Express' private jets, providing a shocking insight into Epstein's dark world.