Ep20: Anthony Avalos

When a 10 year old boy dies from a fatal brain bleed within days of disclosing to his mother his sexual orientation, police quickly rule the death suspicious. What would become apparent in the investigation is the multitude of failures by the very systems designed to protect this boy and his siblings. Get comfy, educate yourself on issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community daily, and enjoy. If you or anyone you know is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and needs help, you can text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386 to speak with a crisis counselor from the Trevor Project in the US. If you live in Ireland you can call the free National LGBT+ Helpline at 1800 929 539. Sources: Full coverage: The death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos - Los Angeles Times The horrific death of Anthony Avalos and the many missed chances to save him At Anthony Avalos murder trial, siblings testify about alleged family torture - Los Angeles Times Years of abuse allegations reported at Lancaster home before boy died - Los Angeles Times Sheriff's investigators arrest mother's boyfriend in death of 10-year-old Lancaster boy - Los Angeles Times Anthony Avalos torture-murder case: Mother, boyfriend sentenced to life in prison without parole - CBS Los Angeles Anthony Avalos' mother and her boyfriend convicted of murder in child abuse case Anthony Avalos' mother and her boyfriend sentenced to life for murder of 10-year-old 'Nothing short of monsters': Prosecutors sum up torture allegations in Anthony Avalos' death $32-million settlement approved in child abuse death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos FBI’s Annual Crime Report — Amid State of Emergency, Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Hit Staggering Record Highs Being an LGBTQ+ Ally - HRC Digital Reports