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In September 2014, 3-year-old Sarah and 2-year-old Jacob were last seen in the care of their mother, Catherine Hoggle, in Maryland. Sarah and Jacob have never been found. After disappearing for several days, Catherine was arrested and ultimately charged with the children’s murder. Catherine was declared not competent to stand trial shortly after and has been committed to a psychiatric facility until her competency can be restored. But plenty of people - including some of Catherine’s own family members - have suggested she’s faking incompetence, convinced it’s her path out of prison. Sarah and Jacob’s dad, Troy, and his wife, Stephanie, continue to search for the kids, desperate for both answers and justice. And now, the clock is ticking. Maryland law requires dismissal of murder charges against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial after the expiration of five years. This means that Catherine could be on the verge of release. Troy, Stephanie and their lawyer, Matt—along with police and prosecutors—are racing to stop that from happening. In addition to a compelling and tragic personal narrative, this case raises broader issues about mental health and the justice system and the unintended consequences of well-intentioned laws. Journalists Sarah Treleaven and Beth Karas examine a father’s quest for justice and one key question that overshadows this case: Can you really fake being incompetent and get away with murder?
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Fantastic Podcast I wish didn’t exist
Sep 28
This was a truly heartbreaking story. I wanted to jump through my phone and give Troy the biggest hug in the world. I don’t know how he’s gone through all of this and still keeps his chin up. It has to be so incredibly painful and frustrating. I hope someday he gets all of his answers. Well put together. I couldn’t wait to listen to the whole thing.
Brutal and Judgmental
Oct 21
The husband is quite obviously abusive of his wife with a serious mental illness. “My” kids… he didn’t even know “his” kids weren’t in the house that night! People don’t choose mental illness. They do choose to be jerks. He’s possibly more responsible for what happened than she is. Unbelievably hard to listen to this no clue podcast.
The biggest waste of my time
Oct 9
This case over view had so much vagueness and holes I wouldn’t even consider it a true crime podcast. I personally think the children are alive but then again you couldn’t give us the slightest bit of factual information surrounding the mothers delusion. I don’t think the cops searched for the children…when questioned about why people thought Catherine had a mental illness all any one could say was her decision making wasn’t right ……ok what does that even mean .
Heartbreaking story
Sep 5
This is a great compelling podcast! Listening to each episode, I couldn’t wait to hear the next episode unfold. It’s a heartbreaking story to know Troy has lost his two young children & will never know what happened to them, will never see them again or will never have closer! It’s very disappointing to hear that Catherine was not able to be held accountable for her actions & the tragic events of her missing children. The court system needs more accountability & justice.
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