Episode 17 - Bennett Pladl, Katie and Anthony Fusco

Send us a textIn April 2018 Steven Pladl suffocated and killed his seven-month-old son Bennet – who was also his grandson. The next day he shot and killed his estranged wife Katie – who was also his daughter - and her adoptive father Anthony. He then took his own life. A serial predator who took whatever and whoever he wanted Pladl’s murders spanned three states and ruined numerous lives.  This episode is not for the faint of heart, for it scrutinizes how Pladl's manipulation and abuse persisted under the noses of those who should have intervened. We probe the silence of adoptive parents, the lapses in authority response, and the chilling reality that this story could have had a different ending. The conversation is raw, the details are unsettling, but the importance of shedding light on such darkness is undeniable.This is the story of Bennett Pladl and Katie and Anthony Fusco.  Information and support   Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans   National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247   Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA   Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk   Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)   Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)    References  Steven Pladl triple murder and suicide - Wikipedia Steven Pladl, Katie Pladl incest case: Details emerge in murder-suicide - CBS News https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steven-and-katie-pladl/id1264424015?i=1000620217158  Steven Pladl's ex-wife Alyssa slams authorities for 'shocking failure' | Daily Mail Online Credits  Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton  Produced by: Clare Laxton  https://killerinthefamilypodcast.buzzsprout.com  Music by Tom Box and from Pixabay.  Lore and CrimeLore and Crime is a spine-chilling podcast that unearths historical dark tales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.