What Came Next
What Came Next

What Came Next

Broken Cycle Media

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What happens after the experiences of true crime survivors have been shared with the world? Does the media truly capture all it entails to survive such tragedy in the public eye? What comes after the convictions are in, the cameras stop rolling, and the court of public opinion has spoken? Can sharing our stories lead to justice, and is there ever really justice?

These questions and many more are discussed on the new true crime docuseries podcast brought to you by Broken Cycle Media.

What Came Next is co-created and produced by Something Was Wrong’s Tiffany Reese and host, award-winning writer, victim advocate and true crime survivor Amy B. Chesler.

On What Came Next, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from those impacted, with behind the scenes insights about what came next for survivors after their stories were shared with the world, and how the media impacts crime victims and their loved ones.

Recent Episodes

153: [Janelle Hill] Beauty in the Brokenness // Part 2
DEC 5, 2025
153: [Janelle Hill] Beauty in the Brokenness // Part 2
<div>Content Warning:  verbal abuse, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, and suicidal ideation.<br> <br> Janelle Hill is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and survivor from Montana. She and I first had the chance to meet each other at an intimate dinner celebrating the survivor-founded non-profit, The Army of Survivors, and their newest evolution: a <em>full </em>rebranding as The Athlete Survivor's Assist. Janelle currently proudly serves on their advisory board, and shared a bit of her story that evening. I was deeply moved by her strength, expertise, and ability to encapsulate her difficult experiences with grace and relatability. The Broken Cycle Media team is grateful Janelle took the time to share her story of survivorship and about her advocacy work with our audience in the following two episodes.<br> <br> Sources:<br> <br> Janelle Hill. “Reclaiming Boundaries: Breaking The Silence of Sexual Abuse In Sports.” <em>YouTube</em>, TEDxOmaha, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT2phpQoZVQ">www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT2phpQoZVQ</a>. <br> <br> Resources: <br> <br> The Athlete Survivor's Assist:<br> <a href="https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/">https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/</a><br> <br> The Athlete Survivor's Assist on Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/">https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/</a><br> <br> For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit <a href="http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resource">http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources</a><br> <br> Thank you again to <a href="http://storyworth.com/wcn">Storyworth</a> and <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com">Lola Blankets</a> for sponsoring this episode. Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to <a href="http://storyworth.com/wcn">storyworth.com/wcn</a>! And don’t forget to give the gift of softness this holiday season with <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com/">Lola Blankets</a>. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com/">LolaBlankets.com</a> by using code [WCN] at checkout!<br> <br> </div>
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152: [Janelle Hill] Trauma-Informed // Part 1
NOV 28, 2025
152: [Janelle Hill] Trauma-Informed // Part 1
<div>Content Warning:  verbal abuse, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, and suicidal ideation.<br> <br> Janelle Hill is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and survivor from Montana. She and I first had the chance to meet each other at an intimate dinner celebrating the survivor-founded non-profit, The Army of Survivors, and their newest evolution: a <em>full </em>rebranding as The Athlete Survivor's Assist. Janelle currently proudly serves on their advisory board, and shared a bit of her story that evening. I was deeply moved by her strength, expertise, and ability to encapsulate her difficult experiences with grace and relatability. The Broken Cycle Media team is grateful Janelle took the time to share her story of survivorship and about her advocacy work with our audience in the following two episodes.<br> <br> The Athlete Survivor's Assist:<br> <a href="https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/">https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/</a><br> <br> The Athlete Survivor's Assist on Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/">https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/</a><br> <br> For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit <a href="http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resource">http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources</a><br> <br> Thank you again to <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/scamfluencers/">Scamfluencers</a> and <a href="https://cash.app/">Cash App</a> for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to listen to <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/scamfluencers/">Scamfluencers</a> now wherever you get your podcasts. <br> <br> Download Cash App Today: [<a href="https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5">https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5</a>] #CashAppPod.<br> Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at <a href="https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement">https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement</a>. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit <a href="http://cash.app/legal/podcast">http://cash.app/legal/podcast</a> for full disclosures.</div>
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151: Ep. 17 [Dr. Danielle Moore] No Longer a Number - 6/2/23
NOV 21, 2025
151: Ep. 17 [Dr. Danielle Moore] No Longer a Number - 6/2/23
<div> <strong>*Content warning: </strong>self-harm, child abuse, physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse and assault.<br> <br> Dr. Danielle Moore is a doctorate of forensic psychology, victim advocate, and former competitive gymnast. Despite the fact that her tumultuous journey has included extensive abuse and physical and emotional pain, Dr. Dani is a true beacon of hope for survivors. No matter what came next for her, she has managed to channel her energies into advocacy, to make true change in athletic systems all-around.<br> <br> The Athlete Survivors' Assist formerly Army of Survivors:<br> <a href="https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/">https://theathletesurvivorsassist.org/what-we-do/</a><br> <br> The Athlete Survivors' Assist formerly Army of Survivors on Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thearmyofsurvivors/">https://www.instagram.com/theathletesurvivorsassist/</a><br> <br> Dr. Danielle Moore on Instagram<br> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dr.dani2016">http://www.instagram.com/dr.dani2016</a><br> <br> End Violence Against Women International<br> <a href="https://evawintl.org/">https://evawintl.org/</a><br> <br> Sources: <br> <br> “Wheels.” <em>Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs</em>, 24 Apr. 2021, <a href="http://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/">www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/</a> <br> <br> Tim Evans, Mark Alesia. “Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Accused of Abuse.” <em>The Indianapolis Star</em>, IndyStar, 24 Jan. 2018, <a href="http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/09/12/former-usa-gymnastics-doctor-accused-abuse/89995734/">www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/09/12/former-usa-gymnastics-doctor-accused-abuse/89995734/</a><br> <br> Yancey-Bragg, N’dea. “1 in 4 College Athletes Say They Experienced Sexual Abuse from an Authority Figure, Survey Finds.” <em>USA Today</em>, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 26 Aug. 2021,<a href="http://%20www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/26/college-athlete-report-sexual-assault-common-survey/8253766002/"> www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/26/college-athlete-report-sexual-assault-common-survey/8253766002/</a> <br> <br> Free + Confidential resources: <a href="http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources">somethingwaswrong.com/resources</a><br> <br> Thank you again to <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com">Lola Blankets </a>and <a href="http://www.Quince.com/WCN">Quince</a> for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget, to experience the world’s #1 blanket &amp; get 40% off your entire order go to <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com"><strong> <a href="http://Lolablankets.com">Lolablankets.com</a></strong></a> and use code [WCN] at checkout. And step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last— from Quince.  Go to <a href="http://www.Quince.com/WCN"><strong><a href="http://Quince.com/WCN">Quince.com/WCN</a></strong></a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. </div>
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150: [Maggie Freleng] Communicate the Humanity
NOV 14, 2025
150: [Maggie Freleng] Communicate the Humanity
<div>Content warning: wrongful conviction, domestic violence, childhood abuse, robbery, death, and murder. <br> <br>  Maggie Freleng is an advocate, award-winning journalist, and producer reporting on wrongful convictions, the criminal legal system, and social issues. She's the host and producer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast Suave on PRX, as well as the host and producer of the Signal and Anthem award-winning podcast, Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng. She also hosts Up and Vanished Weekly podcast, and is here to share about her newest release, Bone Valley Season three entitled Graves County, as well as about her work across all genres of storytelling. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for this illuminating conversation and for Maggie's expertise and advocacy.<br> <br> Bone Valley, S3: Graves County<br> <a href="https://lavaforgood.com/graves-county">https://lavaforgood.com/graves-county</a><br> <br> Suave on PRX:<br> <a href="https://play.prx.org/listen?uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fsuavepodcast">https://play.prx.org/listen?uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Fsuavepodcast</a><br> <br> Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng:<br> <a href="https://lavaforgood.com/with-maggie-freleng">https://lavaforgood.com/with-maggie-freleng</a><br> <br> Up and Vanished Weekly: <br> <a href="https://upandvanished.com/up-and-vanished-weekly/">https://upandvanished.com/up-and-vanished-weekly/</a><br> <br> Maggie on Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maggiefreleng/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/maggiefreleng/</a><br> <br> For a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit <a href="http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resource">http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources</a><br> <br> Sources: <br> <br> Carson, E. Ann. “Prisons Report Series: Preliminary Data Release.” <em>Bureau of Justice Statistics</em>, <a href="http://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/prisons-report-series-preliminary-data-release">bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/prisons-report-series-preliminary-data-release</a><br> <br> “National Registry of Exonerations’ Annual Report Finds Majority of Exonerees Are People of Color and Official Misconduct Is the Main Cause of Wrongful Convictions.” <em>Death Penalty Information Center</em>, <a href="http://deathpenaltyinfo.org/national-registry-of-exonerations-annual-report-finds-majority-of-exonerees-are-people-of-color-and-official-misconduct-is-the-main-cause-of-wrongful-convictions">deathpenaltyinfo.org/national-registry-of-exonerations-annual-report-finds-majority-of-exonerees-are-people-of-color-and-official-misconduct-is-the-main-cause-of-wrongful-convictions</a><br> <br> Ostoyich, Halle. <em>WV Innocence Project | West Virginia University</em>, 2 Oct. 2020, <a href="http://wvinnocenceproject.law.wvu.edu/innocence-project-blog/our-voices/2020/10/02/wrongful-convictions-the-facts">wvinnocenceproject.law.wvu.edu/innocence-project-blog/our-voices/2020/10/02/wrongful-convictions-the-facts</a><br> <br> Thank you again to CashApp for sponsoring this episode. Download Cash App Today: [<a href="https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5">https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/394eb6t5</a>] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at <a href="https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement">https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement</a>. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit <a href="http://cash.app/legal/podcast">http://cash.app/legal/podcast</a> for full disclosures.</div>
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149: [Marlee Liss] Meaningful Justice
NOV 7, 2025
149: [Marlee Liss] Meaningful Justice
<div>Content Warning: rape, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.<br> <br> Marlee Liss is a survivor,award-winning speaker, victim advocate, somatic educator, and author from Toronto, Canada. She grew up in the arts, but pivoted to social work when she began her college career. It was in Marlee’s junior year when her life changed forever; she became the victim of a sexual assault and entered an arduous journey in the criminal justice system as a result. However, three years into that battle for justice, Marlee found an additional path: restorative justice. According to Walden University, <em>quote</em> “Punitive justice is the idea of punishing criminals for their crimes against society or the legal system itself, and is the traditional method of handling crime in the United States. <em>Restorative justice</em> seeks to bring victims of crimes into the justice process. Criminals are asked to take accountability for their wrongdoing by facing those they have wronged... The theory is that criminals owe more than a debt to society—they owe a debt to specific people,” <em>end quote.</em> The two processes are not always mutually exclusive. It’s important to note that criminal justice can occur tandemly with restorative justice practices. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very grateful for Marlee's powerful perspective advocacy and time and energy in sharing in this episode.<br> <br> Resources:<br> <br> Survivors for Justice Reform:<br> <a href="https://www.survivors4justicereform.com/">https://www.survivors4justicereform.com/</a><br> <br> Dr. Alissa Ackerman:<br> <a href="https://www.alissaackerman.com/">https://www.alissaackerman.com/</a><br> <br> Marlee's Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/">https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/</a><br> <br> Marlee's TikTok:<br> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@marleeliss">https://www.tiktok.com/@marleeliss</a><br> <br> Survivors for Justice Reform on Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/survivors4justicereform/">https://www.instagram.com/survivors4justicereform/</a><br> <br> National Association of Community and Restorative Justice:<br> <a href="https://www.nacrj.org/">https://www.nacrj.org/</a><br> <br> NACRJ Restorative Justice Map:<br> <a href="https://members.nacrj.org/rj-map/FindStartsWith?term=%23%21">https://members.nacrj.org/rj-map/FindStartsWith?term=%23%21</a><br> <br> Sources:<br> <br> <em>Statistics: The Criminal Justice System - Rainn</em>,<a href="http://rainn.org/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/statistics-the-criminal-justice-system/"> rainn.org/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/statistics-the-criminal-justice-system/</a><br> <br> “What Is Restorative Justice?” <em>Walden University</em>, <a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/programs/criminal-justice/resource/what-Is-restorative-justice">www.waldenu.edu/programs/criminal-justice/resource/what-Is-restorative-justice</a>.<br> <br> Thank you again to <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/scamfluencers/">Scamfluencers</a> and <a href="http://www.lolablankets.com/">Lola Blankets</a> for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget, listen to Scamfluencers now, wherever you get your podcasts. And get 40% off your entire order at <a href="http://lolablankets.com">Lolablankets.com</a> by using code [WCN] at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.</div>
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45 MIN