Motherhood is Murder

Welcome to Motherhood is Murder, a podcast where we explore criminal cases and the lessons we can learn from them. I am your host, Valerie Kacian. I am a mom of three who has been on the quest to understand the criminal mind for longer than I can remember. I have noticed that behind each crime there is not only a story that can be told, but something to be learned. This podcast is designed to provide you with both. Each Tuesday, we will discuss a case, as well as steps that can be taken to build awareness surrounding the issues presented in the case.

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Motherhood is Murder

Ep 21: Runaways or Death Hoaxes

August 01, 2023 • Valerie Kacian • Episode 21

Do adults run away? And if they do, why? And what about death hoaxes? This week we wrap up the cases of Joan Risch and Maura Murray with a discussion on adults who run away and the psychology behind escape fantasy. We will also discuss faking a death, death hoaxes, and whether or not Joan and Maura exhibited signs of either adults who simply left it all behind, or staged their own deaths to disappear forever.

SOURCES:
https://www.mindingtherapy.com/missing-adults-runaways/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-running-away-5207364

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faked_death

Music by AlexiAction.

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