cover of episode 173: What if your cry for help led to an unthinkable tragedy?

173: What if your cry for help led to an unthinkable tragedy?

2021/1/12
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A mother recounts the tragic events leading to her son's death, highlighting the challenges of navigating mental health crises and the systemic failures in the response.

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“You just think this is a nightmare, and then you realize nope this is my life, this is real.”

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits

Episode Summary: A mother faces the ultimate tragedy at the hands of those who are supposed to protect and serve.  

Today’s episode featured Taun Hall. To find out more about Taun and Miles and the Miles Hall Foundation, go to justiceformileshall.org). There you can see the video mentioned in the episode, donate to the campaign, learn more about the case or get involved. You can also join the community on Instagram @justiceformileshall or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/justiceformileshall

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **mental illness, racism, violence, murder, police brutality, explicit language

Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

**Music Bed: **“Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere

 

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources.

**National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: **1-800-273-8255 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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