NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3221
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3221
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3221
Tuesday 11th July 2023
Scott Allen discusses his niece's tragic murder, police mishandling, and his journey towards justice on 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
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Episode Overview
- Scott Allen shares the tragic experience of his 12-year-old niece being raped and murdered in 1994
- He reflects on the mishandling of her case by the police and the impact it had on his family
- Listeners are encouraged to call in and engage with the discussion, highlighting the importance of supporting survivors of child abuse
- Scott shares his personal journey, from his passion for music to his career as a keyboard musician and carpenter
- The episode addresses the importance of addressing the taboos surrounding conversations about child abuse
I haven't really been able to do that until tonight, except with some of my friends, and it's a pretty detailed, long, drawn out, painful story because the investigating agency of the police, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, screwed the case up from the very beginning and said she was a runaway. Her personality profile didn't allow for that at all. There wasn't even a possibility. She didn't run away.
Imagine the heartbreak of losing a loved one to a brutal crime. Scott Allen from Weston, Connecticut, knows this pain all too well. In this gripping episode of the 'Stop Child Abuse Now' podcast, Scott, a retired volunteer at a local homeless shelter, opens up about the devastating loss of his 12-year-old niece in 1994. She was tragically raped and murdered by two men who offered her a ride home.
Scott shares his family's struggle with the police's mishandling of the case and the long-lasting impact it had on them. But this episode isn't just about sorrow; it's about resilience and the importance of education. Scott's story is a stark reminder of the need to teach children about the dangers they may face, starting from a young age. He emphasizes that it's not just about sexual assault but all forms of abuse.
Scott's journey from being a keyboard musician and carpenter to becoming a voice for his niece's justice is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This episode is a call to action for all of us to support survivors and break the silence around child abuse. Tune in to hear Scott's powerful narrative and join the conversation on how we can make a difference.