For one mother, believing the truth cost her everything. After a contentious divorce, Cindy was ready to begin again. To her surprise, she found a new partner, Kenny. Days after their engagement came a devastating allegation that Kenny abused her 9-year-old son. To Cindy, the facts behind the accusation didn’t add up. She believed the claims had less to do with reality, and more to do with retribution by her ex-husband. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth. Her decision led to years of frustrating court battles and a war over what really happened. In the third season of Burden of Guilt, one family’s painful unraveling raises difficult questions about loyalty, manipulation, and what happens when the people you love no longer agree on what is true. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com (mailto:Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com). For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts (https://www.instagram.com/glasspodcasts/). The first season of Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! (https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/burden-of-guilt/)Make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!
What this show covers
investigationtrue crimeverdictforensic interviewsaccountabilitybonus episodechildren's legal representativeobjectivitySeason 3season finaleparental alienationfamily separationcustody conflictresiliencecustody case
What listeners will find here
A bonus episode probing whether a children’s advocate stayed objective
This bonus episode focuses on Justin Bawden, the Children’s Legal Representative tasked with serving the children’s best interests. It centers on doubts about whether his actions were truly objective, adding a pointed layer of scrutiny to Season 3.
A season finale about one mother’s fight to reconnect with her children
Cindy’s struggle to regain parenting time reaches a painful turning point in the Season 3 finale. The episode centers on the hurdles she faces and her growing fear that a normal relationship with her children may never return.
A custody-case expert’s role comes under scrutiny in this bonus episode
Dr. Mark Kilmer’s involvement in Cindy’s custody case is the focus here, along with what unfolded when he later came under investigation. The episode looks at why some people questioned his work and what that meant in the larger story.
A courtroom clash puts reputations and millions on the line
Cindy and Kenny face Steve and Christine in court in a fight over reputation, credibility, and potentially millions of dollars. This episode centers on a high-stakes legal showdown where the personal and financial consequences appear enormous.
A marriage implodes as a verdict looms and accusations erupt
On the eve of the verdict, Steve files for divorce from Christine and leaves town. The episode follows Christine’s explosive allegations, Steve’s denial, and Cindy’s effort to pull her family back together amid the fallout.
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