Podcast appearances and mentions of anthony avalos

Many people have heard of the cases we are about to talk about, but there's a couple of important pieces of information that people often get wrong when they talk about them. The first is the belief that a horrific murder of a child under CPS oversight with a detailed history is an anomaly, that's sadly not the case. Now, many people recognize that the amount of people who tried to help the poor boys we are discussing today are more than you could comfortably fit in the room we're sitting in, as well as the fact that dozens upon dozens of calls were made to the police and to various social services to try to save them. And yes, that does not sound real, but as nightmarish as it sounds, it did happen. This happens more often than you think, this channel is proof of that, and one of the worst parts of doing this is we can only cover the victims that are more than a small blurb in the newspaper. Yes, that's right. Most murders, even those involving children, end up being nothing more than a small obituary, or a paragraph on a news website.  The second thing people often get wrong with this case, is that despite the catastrophic negligence of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Families, the average person believes the spokespeople from LA County who claimed that they would fix every problem in their system and that a case like this would never happen again here. But sadly, it did happen again. It happened at least two more times that we know of. Inside a county that should have known better. A county that openly told us that it knew better. We will talk about those two other times later in the video. But first, let's dive into the cases that opened our eyes to the systemic issues inside of the departments put in place to protect children. These are the stories of Gabriel Fernandez, Anthony Avalos, and Noah Cuatro. 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**TRIGGER WARNING FOR CHILD ABUSE**This week, Amber covers the story of Anthony Avalos. A sweet 10-year old boy who had his life cut short by the very people who were meant to protect him.Then, Naomi covers a story that was so sensationalized, it became a joke in the world zeitgeist, and is probably the reason you even know what a dingo is.Amber's Sources:Evil Lives Here S16 E2 “Out Little Sister, The Monster”Murder of Anthony Avalos - WikipediaFull coverage: The death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos - Los Angeles TimesAnthony Avalos' mother and her boyfriend sentenced to life without parole in 10-year-old's torture-murder - ABC7 Los AngelesCalifornia mother sentenced to life for murder and torture of 10-year-old son Anthony AvalosNaomi's Sources:https://lindychamberlain.com/https://www.famous-trials.com/dingo/457-homehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Chamberlain-Creighton Support the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records.Amber is the vocalist, and attempted mandolin player in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.com

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In this harrowing episode of Emma Kenny True Crime Stories, we navigate the heartbreaking case of Anthony Avalos, a young boy who tragically slipped through the cracks of the child protective system, leading to unimaginable consequences. Emma Kenny, with her expertise in psychology and crime analysis, provides a poignant recounting of Anthony's story, focusing not only on the unspeakable abuses he suffered but also on the failures of the system designed to protect him. The episode explores the chain of events that led to Anthony's untimely death, presenting a detailed and sobering account of the case. She explores the crucial evidence, the shocking revelations that emerged throughout the trial, and the disturbing series of missed opportunities for intervention. Emma dives deep into the psychology of Anthony's abusers, shedding light on the cycle of abuse and neglect that marked his short life. Emma also addresses the broader implications of Anthony's case, particularly regarding the child protection system. She discusses the gaps in oversight, communication, and action that contributed to this tragic outcome, promoting an urgent call for reform. This episode contains disturbing content, and viewer discretion is advised. The aim here is not only to recount the circumstances of Anthony's case but also to raise awareness about the profound importance of vigilance, reporting, and intervention in cases of child abuse. Join Emma Kenny in this heartrending episode as she pays tribute to Anthony Avalos, aiming to turn a tragedy into an urgent plea for change. This examination of Anthony's case is a grim reminder of our societal responsibility to protect the vulnerable and demand better from our child protective systems.

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the case of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos, who died at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend after years of neglect and abuse - with the final blows coming after he allegedly confessed to his mother that he liked boys. Anthony's case, much like that of Gabriel Fernandez and later Noah Cuatro's, highlighted the failings of Los Angeles County DCFS, as well as many other agencies that were assigned to advocate for the little boy.  Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190824058/anthony-nolan-avalos https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-03/anthony-avalos-timeline https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/26/mom-boyfriend-get-life-sentences-in-10-year-old-boys-death/amp/ https://geniuscelebs.com/anthony-avalos-father-victor-avalos-siblings/ https://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/before-his-death-10-year-old-anthony-avalos-came-out-as-gay-official-says-2/#:~:text=In%20an%20interview%2C%20DCFS%20Director,access%20to%20the%20bathroom%2C%20forced https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-03/anthony-avalos-timeline https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-03/anthony-avalos-death-gabriel-fernandez-dcfs-workers?fbclid=IwAR1Czwdqjg7PTjBPm14X2bVWnNejFfpzXAaW9ifumjSnWeeZQg79kNsL-gA https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-anthony-avalos-california-mom-former-boyfriend-found-guilty-10-year-old-s-2018-murder https://people.com/crime/anthony-avalos-allegedly-forced-wrestle-brother-mom-watched/ https://people.com/crime/california-boy-who-came-out-gay-allegedly-tortured/ https://heavy.com/news/2018/06/heather-barron-kareem-leiva/amp/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-sentenced-murder-torture-10-year-old-son-rcna81387 https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-boy-death-gay-20180626-story.html https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/the-short-unhappy-life-of-anthony-avalos/ https://lawandcrime.com/crime/i-hope-she-gets-beat-up-in-jail-mom-and-boyfriend-wont-ever-get-out-of-prison-after-unimaginable-torture-murder-of-10-year-old-anthony-avalos/amp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ddmUSPKEnI&ab_channel=FOX11LosAngeles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXe9y9kMVQQ&ab_channel=FOX11LosAngeles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJSXw0XLMI&ab_channel=ABC7 https://abc7chicago.com/anthony-avalos-death-mom-heather-barron-parents/12791230/ https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/da-to-seek-death-penalty-for-mother-boyfriend-charged-in-murder-of-10-year-old-anthony-avalos https://abc7.com/anthony-avalos-half-siblings-testify-trial-los-angeles/12759887/ https://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/before-his-death-10-year-old-anthony-avalos-came-out-as-gay-official-says-2/#:~:text=In%20an%20interview%2C%20DCFS%20Director,access%20to%20the%20bathroom%2C%20forced https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-sentenced-murder-torture-10-year-old-son-rcna81387 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfxDnNxmMM8ZW5qWu_0vsOE_F0jnWS7b/edit# https://www.newsweek.com/heather-barron-convicted-torture-murder-son-anthony-avalos-1786302 https://goodmantherapy.com/meet-the-therapists/shane-bulkley-acsw/   Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008885851887 https://www.facebook.com/mariabarronx11 https://www.facebook.com/TheAnthonyAvalosTree/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156828441354614 https://www.facebook.com/groups/227844851161847/ https://www.facebook.com/gia.greaux https://www.facebook.com/childrenscenterav https://www.facebook.com/david.barron.334491 https://www.facebook.com/maria.barron.73307634 https://www.facebook.com/That1girlCJ

A bench trial, a civil suit, and two defenses.   On June 20th, 2018 Heather Barron called 911 to report that her 10-year-old was unresponsive and not breathing.  Heather Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Leiva were both charged with murder.  Many felt Los Ángeles Department of Children and Family Services also had responsibility for the multiple failures that led to Anthony's death. As Anthony's case made it through the courts another child, 4-year-old Noah Cuatro, died while his family was under the supervision of Los Ángeles DCFS. If you suspect a child in your life is being abused, in the US, you can call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453 https://www.childhelp.org/ Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast

A letter, repeated calls to DCFS, and gang ties. On June 20th, 2018 Heather Barron called 911 to report that her 10-year-old was unresponsive and not breathing.  She gave multiple accounts of what happened that day and how her son had been injured but not one of her stories explained the severity of Anthony's injuries. As investigators took a closer look it was an all too familiar story.  Anthony's case was strikingly similar to the murder of Gabriel Fernandez in 2013.  Some of the same child welfare officials who failed to take action in Gabriel's case, also failed Anthony, despite years of abuse allegations of Anthony and his siblings at the hands of their mother and her boyfriend, Kareem Leiva.   Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Support the show and get your episodes ad free at: https://www.patreon.com/leastofthesepodcast

Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Anthony Avalos' mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to life in prison fot the murder of the 10-year-old. Allegations of child sexual abuse in a California school district have surfaced following a Redlands Unified School Board Meeting. And a man in Los Angeles treated thousands, including cancer patients, without a medical license.

Jon Coupal comes on the show to talk about the idea of utility prices potentially rising for people with good credit scores. A man in Studio City has been charged with practicing medicine without a license. Jon Hatami comes on the show to talk about the sentencing of the mother of Anthony Avalos and the mother's boyfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother and her boyfriend of Anthony Avalos have been sentenced to life in prison. More on the stabbing of the Cash App founder Bob Lee. Pres. Biden has finally announced he is running for re-election. Some people want to make Earth Day a religious holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Su directora de campaña será la latina July Chávez Rodríguez, actual asesora de Biden.Donald Trump reaccionó al anuncio de Biden con un video en el que lo critica fuertemente. Así mismo el partido republicano publicó un video en contra del actual presidente.En otras noticias:  la enorme caravana migrante que atraviesa México sigue su paso con algunas dificultades de salud en medio del calor.La patrulla fronteriza en Brownsville informó que está aumentando el número de migrantes que están cruzando desde Matamoros.El secretario de salud de México desmintió los rumores de la salud del presidente AMLO y dio un parte sobre su estado actual.La madre de Anthony Avalos y su pareja, acusados de asesinar al pequeño de 10 años, fueron condenados a dos cadenas perpetuas.

Dos monstruos acabaron con la vida del pequeño Anthony Avalos. Los autores de la tortura fueron la madre del niño y el novio de la mujer. Pero los maltratos a Anthony habían sido denunciados mucho antes de su muerte.Salvador Durán es reportero de Univision Los Angeles y desde hace meses ha seguido de cerca el estremecedor caso de Anthony Avalos, incluso durante las audiencias que se llevaron a cabo en Los Ángeles.Hoy el periodista nos va a revelar todos los detalles de este juicio en el que las evidencias mostraron el infierno que vivió el pequeño Anthony Avalos. 

Jon Hatami comes on the show to talk about the verdict in the Anthony Avalos case. John has gotten an egregious amount of spam calls from mortgage companies. More on all of the pandemic EDD fraud. A brawl broke out on a Southwest flight going from Dallas to Phoenix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about a gun enhancement bill in Sacramento that is gonna die. The verdict in the Anthony Avalos case has officially come down. Gov. Newsom says California will no longer do business with Walgreens. A man attacked a flight attendant on a flight from LA to Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee team up with Bill for Handel on the News! The mother of Anthony Avalos and her boyfriend have been found guilty of the 10-year-old's death. A 17-year-old straight-A student was fatally stabbed outside of a restaurant in El Sereno. And Highway 18 in the San Bernardino Mountains is being inspected for an avalanche threat.

Estadounidenses raptados en México eran amigos de la infancia. “Sentí alivio”, dice padre de Anthony Avalos. Prevén nieve en California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee accompany Bill for Handel on the News. A verdict has been reached in the trial of a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend who are accused of torturing and murdering her 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos. A Massachusettes man attempted to stab a United flight attendant in the neck and open the plane's emergency exit door. And storm relief and recovery continues for mountain communities in San Bernardino County, CA.

Blake Troli comes on the show to talk about the storm. The trial for Anthony Avalos' parents who killed little Anthony is going to be coming to an end soon. Today marks the one-year anniversary of Russia launching war on Ukraine. The home where the college students in Idaho were murdered is going to be demolished.

Robb McDermott comes on the show to talk about the possible release of a murderer. The Anthony Avalos trial has started. Ukrainian officials are being accused of corruption. PETA is upset about "Wool Street".

Biden sends tanks to Ukraine - what that means for the U.S.California's fight over chrome.CORBIN CARSON: Opening statements in Anthony Avalos trialFred Roggin's 42 years on NBC…. The stories make it sound like he's leaving…he's not really….

We talk about the updates on the Monterey Park shooting, what took so long for the police to notify the public about the shooter and Reporter, Corbin Carson, speaks on the Anthony Avalos trial.

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Brian Claypool comes on the show to talk about the settlement in the Anthony Avalos case. There have already been fraud problems with the gas rebates. Welcome to Bidenville. NBC polled Latino voters on their views on socialism.

Jennifer Jones Lee accompanies Bill for the Early Edition of Handel on the News. The two of them discuss news topics that include: The Los Angeles City Council has chosen a new President, Paul Flores was found guilty of murdering Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart, and the LA County has approved a $32M settlement over the death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos.

**Content warning - This episode contains graphic details from a Grand Jury indictment of child abuse, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is advised** Little Anthony Avalos was just 10-years old when he went to sleep and left this world. His short life on this Earth was plagued by torture and abuse from those who were supposed to be protecting him. His own mother and her abusive boyfriend tortured and abused the little boy and his siblings and even when DCFS were involved, there was no end to the abuse. This case is still pending trial in February 2022, we will bring you updates in future episodes as soon as we have them. This is Veritas True Crime Podcast.

In today's episode, we talk about Anthony Avalos, a ten-year-old American boy tortured and killed. When he was discovered, his body showed signs of physical abuse and malnutrition. His mother, Heather Barron, and her boyfriend, Kareem Leiva, were charged with murder with a special circumstances.En el episodio de hoy, hablamos de Anthony Avalos, un niño estadounidense de diez años torturado y asesinado. Cuando fue descubierto, su cuerpo presentaba signos de maltrato físico y desnutrición. Su madre, Heather Barron, y su novio, Kareem Leiva, acusados de asesinato en circunstancias especiales. Inglés/English (includes intro):  :35 sec - 21:41 minEspañol/Spanish:  21:41 - 32:49 min#murderofanthonyavalos#ladcfs#childabuse#childneglect#childmurder#anthonyavalos#cafecitoconcrimen#truecrime#crimenreal

The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse Curt and Katie discuss the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences case against Barbara Dixon, LMFT who failed to report child abuse for Gabriel Fernandez and Anthony Avalos who both subsequently died from abuse by caregivers. We look at what this therapist missed as well as appropriate child abuse reporting, including the nuance of when to report. CW: details of child abuse discussed. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about the importance of child abuse reporting We talk about the failure to report abuse by Barbara Dixon, LMFT that has recently been in the news related to the deaths of Gabriel Fernandez and Anthony Avalos. The case related to the child abuse death of Gabriel Fernandez Content Warning: Details of the case, including the actions taken (and not taken) by Barbara Dixon, LMFT The decision-making process with child abuse reporting Who is responsible to decide to report child abuse – the clinician or the supervisor? “I hear [prelicensees] wrongly state that ‘I'm working under somebody else's license; this falls on them' … I cannot emphasize enough that decisions like this, in [Barbara Dixon's] case, really do indicate that it is your responsibility, no matter what your agency says… People can and do get punished for not following through on their individual licensee or registration responsibilities as mandated reporters.” – Curt Widhalm When supervisors or agencies tell clinicians under supervision not to report child abuse report The individual responsibility that each clinician holds The myth that you're working “under” your supervisor's license How do you decide whether you should report child abuse? “It's these gray areas where there's this nuance that I think feels really overwhelming. And for some folks, they'll lean towards reporting or consulting to identify if it's reportable. And for other folks, they use that as cover to not report when it feels too uncomfortable.” – Katie Vernoy Clarity from child abuse reporting laws Hesitation based on systemic response, the therapeutic relationship, and the paperwork hassle Where there are gray areas and nuance The consequences of failing to report child abuse or adequately document services or risks Your agency or supervisor may not be held liable for your actions (especially if you don't document what you did) Incomplete documentation hurts – it doesn't help you hide from liability Appropriate Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting Interviewing the child separately Following up on what you've asked for Understanding at what point it becomes our responsibility (i.e., having sufficient information) Documenting each stage and make sure to appropriately close out treatment file when needed Consultation and not making the decision on your own Defining the injury and assess from there Understanding normal childhood response to typical life events (and noting changes) Navigating the gray areas in child abuse assessment Looking at impact, intent, and injury Using the context to help decide when there isn't a definitive line Adequately documenting, even when you aren't sure you're making the right decision, is important and necessary Looking at what needs systemic intervention and what needs family therapy Getting past the discomfort to report child abuse report It is your responsibility Taking a moment to understand the purpose of reporting Reducing your own liability Obtaining resources for families Understanding the risk for families of systems getting involved Our Generous Sponsors for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: OOTify OOTify. "OOT" or "uth" (उठ) means "lift up" in the Hindi language. 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Toxic Work Environments Giving and Getting Good Supervision Make Your Paperwork Meaningful: An interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey Hall Noteworthy Documentation: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT CYA for Court: An interview with Nicol Stolar-Peterson, LCSW   Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. 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Go adopt dogs in the IE! Garcetti publicly denied knowing about the allegations against Rick Jacobs. There was a settlement in the Anthony Avalos case. A man who strangled a woman to death died while trying to hide the body.

Brian Claypool comes on the show to talk about a counselor who worked on both the Gabriel Fernandez and Anthony Avalos getting probation. Apparently there has been an overincarceration according to an editorial in the LA Times. More on the California Dream vanishing. More on Russia and Ukraine.

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This week, we welcomed back Anthony Avalos. He’s activist and cannabis advocate here in San Diego. He is also on the ground during this civil rights movement. I’m only limited to my ideas so we had a discussion on the different roles and responses to this momentous time. We couldn’t help but touch on Donald Trump as well as the idea of the defunding and abolition of the police department…It’s the time for conversations…All perspectives are welcomed! @kxng_santos_

This podcast has become a beautiful opportunity during these transformative times…This week we have a conversation with community leaders-activist Anthony Avalos, healer Shophar Graves, film maker Xavier Green and one of our favorite guests, Freshly Faded Owner Derick Banks. This time is an opportunity for honest black conversations. This podcast we touched a number of pressing topics including, the defunding of the police, financial literacy, black healing and more…We could have gone on for another hour…Get to know us and our experiences….Enjoy!https://8cantwait.org/http://www.freshlyfaded.com/Instagram:@fo_sho_energy_work@Kxng_santos_@freshlyfadedbarber@xlvfilms

On June 20, 2018, paramedics found 10-year-old Anthony Avalos unresponsive in the Mohave Desert, California apartment he shared with his mother, 29-year-old Heather Barron, her 32-year-old boyfriend Kareem Leiva, and his eight other siblings. Barron had called 911 claiming that Anthony had been injured in a fall. What the paramedics found when they arrived told a very different story.

DemSuga and I talk about the abuse and death of 10 year old Anthony Avalos, after coming out as bisexual, by his mother and stepdad. A resort in Jamaican called out for paying people to keep quiet about harassment by their staff. We talk about homophobia, child abuse, and give basic tips on going out and traveling with people. Carnival for 2019, who going? SSSRed, we coming!! Check out Unapologetic876 on YouTube for a chance to win a trip to Jamaica pride 2019. Big up Chef Niy in Atlanta, GA. Send questions, suggestions, concerns, short stories, and poems to: AskPointlesss@gmail.com Visit us on www.flyaffairnation.net/pointlessstalkspodcast Follow, like, and subscribe to listen on Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Tune In Radio, and Spotify, by typing “Pointlesss Talks” into the search bar. We can be found on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @PointlesssTalks.

Jeff Lawrence from Protect Tustin Kids calls in, Brian Claypool who is representing the family members of Anthony Avalos talks about the case, A NY Daily News Reporter joins the show to give us updates on the El Chapo trial, A California teacher goes crazy and starts cutting kids hair, A homeless man pushes another innocent man into traffic, and more!

Investigators in Iowa searching for Mollie Tibbets have zeroed in on five locations, Man crashes car into UK Parliament, Bridge collapse in Italy kills at least 22, #TerrorintheSkies, LA County finds the case of Anthony Avalos is 'very dissimilar' to that of Gabriel Fernandez, LAPD looking for man who slapped hippo at LA Zoo, and your calls on all the bad stuff you used to do that you thank God social media wasn't around to archive.

Anthony Ávalos, de 10 años, sufrió al de torturas continuas por su madre y novio, que culminaron con su muerte en junio, antes de su muerte, Anthony dijo que le gustaban los niños, según un oficial.

Anthony Ávalos, de 10 años, sufrió al de torturas continuas por su madre y novio, que culminaron con su muerte en junio, antes de su muerte, Anthony dijo que le gustaban los niños, según un oficial.

The Family of Anthony Avalos wants a criminal investigation of LA County DCFS workers after his death, President Trump makes some comments following the backlash from his meeting with Russian President Putin, Dr. Wendy Walsh talks about fame and mental health, and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra is in studio for polish dogs and ceviche!

Jonny is joined by Craig to discuss, in the wake of the announced retirement of Supreme Court Justice Kennedy, two court cases that demonstrate the persistent and systemic vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people in the legal system. Case 1: the SCOTUS refusal to hear the appeal of Charles Rhines, who was sentenced to death because the jury felt as a gay man prison wouldn't be enough of a punishment. Case 2: the murder of 10 year old Anthony Avalos by his parents after he told them he "liked boys."

Jonny is joined by Craig to discuss, in the wake of the announced retirement of Supreme Court Justice Kennedy, two court cases that demonstrate the persistent and systemic vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people in the legal system. Case 1: the SCOTUS refusal to hear the appeal of Charles Rhines, who was sentenced to death because the jury felt as a gay man prison wouldn't be enough of a punishment. Case 2: the murder of 10 year old Anthony Avalos by his parents after he told them he "liked boys."

A California campground used as the production location for M*A*S*H is now a crime scene. Nancy Grace looks at the fatal shooting of a father camping with his kids at the Malibu park. Her experts include family lawyer Kathleen Murphy, private investigator Vincent Hill, body language expert Susan Constantine, juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, & CrimeOnline.com reporter Leigh Egan. Medical examiner Dr. Michelle DuPre joins Grace to examine the case of a newborn baby found abandoned near a dumpster. Nancy also updates the case of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos, who was allegedly murdered by his parents after he indicated he liked boys. Prosecutor Kenya Johnson, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Caryn Stark, and reporter Robyn Walensky take part.

(6/29) Latest on Annapolis shooting, Mother of Anthony Avalos arrested, Bryan Suits in for Shannon

Five are dead and more are injured following a shooting at The Capital Gazette Newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, L.A. County Sheriffs arrest mother's boyfriend in the death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos, Marc Saltzman has 8 apps that can save you money, and Rich Marotta fills in for Shannon.

The Supreme Court has upheld President Trump's travel ban, A suspect has been arrested following the death of a Long Beach firefighter, Andrew Mollenbeck has more on the death of Anthony Avalos and the background of his family, #SwampWatch, Trending news, and @forkreporter Neil Saavedra tells you how to make your burgers right!