Daylight After Darkness

Leigh Brooks
  • 5.0 (6)
  • True Crime
  • Series

I'm a retired law enforcement officer who spent over 20 years investigating crimes against children. My true-crime podcast is about child abuse, and giving victims a platform to share their stories.

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  1. Episode 1

    S2E1: Meagan's Survivor Story

    What does it take for a survivor of child sexual abuse to speak publicly after years of silence? In this powerful true crime documentary podcast, Meagan shares her survivor story for the first time, revealing how childhood trauma shaped her life and how she found the courage to seek justice and begin healing. At just seven years old, Meagan's childhood changed forever when she was sexually abused by someone she trusted. For years, fear and shame kept her silent. As an adult, she made the life-changing decision to report the abuse—not only for herself, but to help protect others. In this first episode, Meagan takes listeners through the beginning of her journey, describing the abuse, the emotional impact of trauma, and the long road toward disclosure. Her story offers an honest look at the lifelong effects of child sexual abuse while reminding survivors that healing is possible and that their voices matter. Daylight After Darkness is a documentary-style podcast featuring survivor stories, criminal investigations, court cases, and conversations that offer hope, understanding, and encouragement to victims, survivors, families, investigators, advocates, and anyone seeking to better understand the lasting impact of child sexual abuse. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and emotional abuse that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Support the show #daylightafterdarkness A survivor's story after child abuse.

    S2E1: Meagan's Survivor Story

  2. Episode 2

    S2E2: Inside the Jury Room - A Juror Speaks About Meagan's Trial

    Episode 2 – Inside the Jury Room: A Juror Speaks About Meagan's Trial Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners. What really happens inside a jury room after the courtroom doors close? In this exclusive episode of Daylight After Darkness, Leigh Brooks a retired child abuse specialist/GBI Special Agent, sits down with one of the jurors from Meagan's criminal trial to discuss what happened during jury deliberations, and what the jurors believed after hearing all of the evidence. This exclusive juror interview, and a candid conversation, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system from the perspective of someone who sat through every witness, every piece of testimony, and every argument presented in court. The juror explains the challenges of evaluating delayed disclosure in a child sexual abuse case, the legal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and the realities of jury deliberations in a criminal trial. Whether you're interested in true crime, criminal investigations, jury deliberations, courtroom procedure, child abuse investigations, survivor advocacy, or understanding how difficult cases are decided, this episode provides a unique perspective rarely heard outside the courtroom. Topics discussed include: Child sexual abuse investigationsDelayed disclosureCriminal jury deliberationsCourtroom testimonySurvivor advocacyTrauma and memoryCriminal justice systemTrue crime documentaryHealing after abuseIf this episode speaks to you, please follow this podcast, and follow my social media pages 'Daylight After Darkness', leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from hearing that healing—and hope can exist even when a courtroom cannot provide every answer.  Support the show #daylightafterdarkness A survivor's story after child abuse.

    S2E2: Inside the Jury Room - A Juror Speaks About Meagan's Trial
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I'm a retired law enforcement officer who spent over 20 years investigating crimes against children. My true-crime podcast is about child abuse, and giving victims a platform to share their stories.

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  • Creator
    Leigh Brooks
  • Episodes
    6
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Daylight After Darkness
  • Show Website
    Daylight After Darkness

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