After the tragic death of a toddler Illinois lawmakers were determined not to let another former DCFS child fall victim again. With help from the Governor progressive change is happening across the state. If you or someone you know is needing f

Awaiting Their Fate

Mar 3rd, 2021 22m 19s

A child starved and froze to death. Now Ta'Naja's Barnes' mother and mother's live-in fiancé are in the hot seat, both facing hard prison time. We break down the drama in the courtroom. One admits guilt, but it's not the deal that has people ta

The Hotline Call

Feb 24th, 2021 15m 11s

A toddler dies hungry and cold. Her mother and her mother's fiancé the primary suspects. Now all eyes on DCFS after a report is released on their involvement with the family. Documentation of a filthy home sparked social workers to remove the t

House of Horror

Feb 18th, 2021 16m 18s

Decatur police detectives walked inside a home, stunned by what they saw. It was cold, dirty, and reeked of garbage and feces. This comes after a frantic mother called 911 because her child wouldn't wake up. Once police arrived the scene quickl

Cold, Starved and Dead

Feb 10th, 2021 12m 28s

A frantic mother called 911 pleading for help after she couldn't wake her daughter up. When help arrived detectives witnessed a chilling sight, sparking a murder investigation. This episode we dive into the life Ta'Naja Barnes lived leading up

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Trailer: Lost Innocence the Ta'Naja Barnes Story

Jan 28th, 2021 39s

This is WAND's new podcast called WAND In-Depth. Here we will dig deeper into our investigative news stories. Our first season will investigate the life, death, and trial of two-year-old Ta'Naja Barnes. A child who was found cold, dead, and wra

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