The Fort Pierce Exorcism of Innocence

Send us Fan MailThis week on Hill of Justice, hosts Jerome Hill and retired Sheriff Victor Hill unpack a harrowing case out of Fort Pierce, Florida, where a six-year-old boy was tragically killed by his mother during what she believed was a religious exorcism.What happened inside that home and what systems failed to prevent it?In this raw and unsettling conversation, Jerome and Victor take listeners beyond the headlines into the deeply troubling intersection of untreated mental illness, religious delusions, and child safety. They explore how society, and law enforcement. continue to fall short in addressing mental health crises before they become fatal.With decades of experience and unfiltered analysis, the Hills break down not only what went wrong in this case but what needs to be done differently moving forward, from proactive mental health evaluations for officers to broader public awareness about religious extremism masked as faith.🔥 In This Episode:The tragic murder of a 6-year-old in a failed “exorcism”How religious delusions and untreated mental illness collideWhy jails have become de facto mental health facilitiesThe urgent need for proactive mental health evaluationsHow leadership and early intervention can save livesThe ethical lines between belief, fanaticism, and justiceWhat law enforcement can, and must, do to prevent these tragediesThis episode isn’t just about one case, it’s about the bigger question: Are we doing enough to protect our children from the mental health crises we continue to ignore?Support the showBecome a Sponsor of Hill of Justice, Please Contact:[email protected] Notice: This audio contains content that is property of Hill of Justice. You are authorized to share the audio link and embed this audio in your website or others as long as a link back to this platform is provided.DISCLAIMER - This audio is presented for educational and informational purposes. It promotes transparency and allow listeners to examine public safety material.Note: This episode discusses real-world criminal activity and law enforcement strategy for analytical and educational purposes.📌 Subscribe for more hard-hitting discussions about law, justice, and the human side of policing.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio & all major platforms.📲 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW:TikTok:   / hillofjustice1  Facebook:   / hill-of-justice  Instagram:   / hillofjustice  LinkedIn:   / hillofjustice  👤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out the guest form at www.hillofjustice.com and contact us with your availability.FOLLOW JEROME ON SOCIAL:TikTok:   / jeromekhill  Facebook:   / jerome.hill  🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to stay in the loop.© 2026 Hill of Justice