The Babysitter’s Story That Never Added Up with Bob Taft

Cold case investigator Bob Taft returns for a powerful two-part series, beginning with one of the most unsettling cases of his career. The death of a ten-month-old baby girl left with an unlicensed babysitter in 1982.From the start, nothing about the babysitter’s story aligned with the physical evidence. The injuries were severe. The timelines didn’t match. Key details changed. And critical steps that should have been taken in the original investigation never happened.Heather and Bob walk through the medical findings, the investigative gaps, the inconsistencies in every version of events, and the painful reality of trying to solve a case when the truth was compromised decades earlier.It’s a heartbreaking look at how a child’s life ended, how the system failed her, and why this case still lingers today — not for lack of effort, but because the evidence never fully answered the one question that matters most.Part 2 continues with another case that tested every part of Bob’s experience and resolve.Follow & SubscribeStay connected with Defeating the Darkness on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Every follow, share, and review helps the show reach more listeners who care about justice and survivor advocacy.Support Heather’s MissionExplore Heather’s work in her book “Defeating the Darkness” and find additional resources at defeatingthedarkness.com.Want to Be a Guest or Sponsor the Show?If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast or sponsoring an episode, reach out to our producer: [email protected]