Burden of Guilt

As the Children’s Legal Representative, Justin Bawden’s role was to represent the best interests of the children. But some questioned Bawden’s objectivity. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since Cindy lost parenting time with her children, she’s encountered multiple hurdles to get her kids back. In the final episode of Season 3, Cindy grapples with the realization she may never again have a normal relationship with her children. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. Learn more about Ginger Gentile at ReversingParentalAlienation.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy hired Dr. Mark Kilmer to review her custody case. Two years later, Dr. Kilmer was under investigation. In this bonus episode, hear what happened and why some questioned Dr. Kilmer’s work. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. Listen to the Betrayal Weekly podcast about Shannon McShane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the verdict, Steve filed for divorce from Christine and left town. What followed were explosive allegations from Christine and a denial from Steve. Meanwhile, Cindy attempted to put her family back together. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One witness who did not testify was Dr. Deryn Strange, a memory expert. In this bonus episode, Dr. Strange shares why the children’s forensic interviews were such a critical piece of evidence. Plus, hear what a juror said about this case. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A secret recording turned the 22-day long trial upside down. By the time the jury rendered their verdict, a key player in the case was absent from the courtroom. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy and Kenny squared off with Steve and Christine in court. At stake were their respective reputations and, potentially, millions of dollars. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven months after the twin boys’ initial forensic interviews, they had another. What the boys said in that second interview led District Attorney Matt Karzen to make a stunning decision. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The children’s forensic interviews reveal inconsistencies about the alleged abuse. And then, 48 hours after those initial interviews, the child’s story would escalate. It left investigators wondering, “What happened?” You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy has a simple explanation for her son’s injury, but the boy’s father, stepmother and grandmother told investigators a completely different story. All three met with the Steamboat Springs Police Department and shared a much darker version. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Kenny’s release from jail, his lawyer warned him that something was brewing and to expect additional charges. As he and Cindy worked to defend themselves, they learned the damage was already done. Word has spread throughout Steamboat Springs that Kenny didn’t just abuse Cindy’s son – he sexually abused him. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy and Kenny’s romance blossomed despite Cindy’s turbulent battle with her ex-husband. Five days after Cindy and Kenny got engaged, Kenny was arrested and charged with abusing one of Cindy’s boys. Cindy stood by Kenny. She believed someone from her past was to blame…not Kenny. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day after Cindy’s engagement, she received a phone call that changed her life: her three children were not coming home. The reason involved Cindy’s fiancé, Kenny. What followed next would take several years, millions of dollars, and an extraordinary legal battle to unwind. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just five days after her engagement to Kenny, Cindy learns that her fiancé was accused of abusing one of Cindy’s children. The facts behind the accusation didn’t add up to Cindy. 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. A brand new season of Burden of Guilt begins July 29th. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt introduces Glenn Davis and Larry Delmore—two men wrongfully convicted of murder in Louisiana and sentenced to life at Angola for a crime they didn’t commit. What follows is a harrowing story of survival, buried evidence, and the years-long battle to expose a wrongful conviction. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Nancy Glass joins the Burden of Guilt team for a candid conversation about Bobby Gumpright, Jermaine Hudson, and the complicated reality of forgiveness. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how this story changed the people telling it, too. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of Burden of Guilt, Jermaine Hudson returns to Angola—on his own terms. And he reflects on his extraordinary friendship with Bobby Gumpright. Meanwhile, Bobby returns to the church that showed him kindness and grace in the throes of his addiction. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. To follow the work of the Promise of Justice Initiative online, go to https://promiseofjustice.org at @justicespromise on Instagram and Twitter or @promiseofjustice on Facebook and Bluesky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jermaine Hudson’s conviction exposes the dark legacy of Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury system—where a 10–2 verdict was enough to send a man to prison for a crime that never happened. Jermaine and Bobby Gumpright join forces to try and change a system rooted in Jim Crow laws. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Louisiana public defender Colin Reingold unpacks the impossible decisions people face when charged with a crime: take a plea deal or risk a life sentence at trial. Sometimes, the choice a public defender helps their client make doesn’t feel like a choice at all. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams explains why prosecutors must prioritize justice over winning cases. And he discusses the dangers of relying too heavily on eyewitness testimony. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Gumpright thought confessing would set him free, but it led him to his lowest point. Forced to reckon with his addiction, he finally faces the man he sent to prison 22 years earlier. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet Sam, a lifelong friend of Jermaine Hudson. Sam offers insight into how black men have been treated by the justice system. And he explains why incarceration in Angola is a dead end. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Gumpright’s confession surfaces as Jermaine Hudson’s case is under review. It comes at the moment Jermaine is ready to plead guilty to a crime he didn’t commit, just to escape prison. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. Please continue to follow the work of the Promise of Justice Initiative online at https://promiseofjustice.org, on Instagram and Twitter at @justicespromise, and on Facebook and Bluesky at @promiseofjustice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the 2000 trial, Bobby Gumpright’s addiction spiraled and placed him in situations that could have turned fatal. As his lies closed in, a divine voice urged him to come clean —setting him on a journey across Louisiana to do the right thing. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jermaine Hudson and Bobby Gumpright react to surprising information they are learning for the first time through listening to the podcast. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Gumpright finally explains the lie he told on March 1, 1999—and how he crafted a story that cost Jermaine Hudson decades of freedom. Jermaine describes surviving his years in Angola. And a closer look at courtroom testimony exposes Bobby’s manipulation of the jury. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jermaine Hudson’s life was shaped by instability, loss, and early encounters with police. When he became a father in 1999, it felt like a second chance. Instead, a traffic stop set off an injustice that tore him from his family and sent him to one of America’s harshest prisons for life. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Gumpright spent much of his childhood perfecting the art of evasion—lying, cheating, and outrunning accountability. Until, at eighteen, he made a lethal decision he could never undo. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Nancy Glass. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt Season 2, hosted by Nancy Glass, tells the story of a devastating lie that sent an innocent man to prison for life—until a confession changed everything, forcing a reckoning with guilt, justice, and redemption. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this emotional interview with Nancy Glass, Tracyraquel shares how the Burden of Guilt docuseries affected her life. You can watch the entire Burden of Guilt docuseries right now, exclusively on Paramount+. Reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! We’re excited to present Burden of Guilt, the docuseries. This is an exclusive version of the official Paramount+ Burden of Guilt trailer. To learn more about Tracyraquel's harrowing story, finally see the individuals you met on the podcast and hear new voices who have never spoken before on the case, tune in to Burden of Guilt the docuseries. You can stream the entire series beginning February 4th, exclusively on Paramount Plus. Burden of Guilt | Official Trailer (2025) Official Press Release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! Jan Berry Sandlin talked with Nancy for the upcoming Burden of Guilt docuseries on Paramount Plus. Hear a portion of their conversation in this special bonus episode. You can stream, Burden of Guilt starting February 4th on Paramount Plus. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! Paramount+ has turned Burden of Guilt into a docuseries. Nancy Glass talks with Executive Producer Jon Hirsch about the upcoming three-part docuseries. You can stream, Burden of Guilt starting February 4th on Paramount+. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! If this case happened after 1974, would there have been a different outcome? In this bonus episode, we explore that question with some background on the groundbreaking legislation known as CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act). We also look at the history of people’s understanding and perception of child abuse. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! In the season finale of Burden of Guilt, Nancy and Tracyraquel discuss what this podcast journey has been like for her and clear up some unanswered questions with new details revealed in the series. We also sit down with the people closest to Tracyraquel and hear how her strength, bravery, and compassion have impacted them for the better. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! The jury from Jan Barry Sandlin’s second trial returns a verdict. When it seems like Tracyraquel would finally find justice for Matthew, the defense comes back with a new strategy. A new advocate steps in for Jan Barry Sandlin. Tracyraquel shares more about the two souls she feels are connected to her story. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! After Judge Fuller declared a mistrial, the Prosecution must once again set out to prove that Tracyraquel’s father, Jan Barry Sandlin killed her baby brother. As the second trial begins, the Defense comes prepared with an entirely new strategy. Would trial 2 be the time justice is finally served for Matthew? If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! With the trial underway, Kathie takes the stand to recount what happened to her baby boy on the day he died. As the defense questions Kathie on all the inconsistencies, information from outside the courtroom brings the proceedings to a sudden halt. This new revelation could alter Tracyraquel’s pursuit of justice for her brother Matthew forever. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Jan Barry Sandlin’s murder trial approaching, Prosecutors unearth new evidence that changes their entire understanding of the case. As the trial begins, Tracyraquel confronts one of her toughest challenges yet; coming face to face with Jan Barry Sandlin in the courtroom. This is the first time Tracyraquel has been in the same room with her father since she was a little girl. The trial and the long road to justice for baby Matthew begins. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! With Jan’s upcoming parole hearing, Tracyraquel was in a race against time to keep her father behind bars. So Tracyraquel pressed her mother for any information that would keep him in prison. After a fateful phone call, her mother’s admission about the day Matthew died was shocking. But it also led investigators to do something nobody could imagine 27 years later. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! Tracyraquel was always unsure how her baby brother died. When she finally got access to the official medical report, it felt suspicious and incomplete. But the more questions she asked, the more people dismissed her...except for one person. His shocking revelation and a simple lesson in physics pushed Tracyraquel to get law enforcement involved. Together, they’d go to war to expose the truth. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch! The loss of her baby brother has haunted Tracyraquel Berns ever since she was 2 years old. Growing up, her questions about her brother’s death were met with beatings from her father. As an adult, Tracyraquel did her own investigation and what she discovered would change everything. It caused a burden that she would carry with her for the rest of her life. That burden of guilt coupled with a nagging suspicion that there was more to the story, led Tracyraquel to revisit her abusive and dysfunctional childhood in a quest for the whole truth. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Nancy Glass. If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at…

Burden of Guilt is an emotionally harrowing audio docu-series that tells the story of Tracyraquel Berns, a woman who has spent four decades at the center of one of the most bizarre and disturbing criminal cases in American History – surrounding the devastating and mysterious death of her baby brother. This podcast explores Tracyraquel’s pursuit for justice and her journey to confront the burden of guilt she has carried with her for the majority of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.