Crime Salad

Filicide Awareness Interview with Hope Hooton

Sep 24, 2025
Hope Hooton, a passionate advocate and mother, shares her harrowing story after losing her children to filicide. She discusses the critical importance of recognizing red flags in abusive relationships and the systematic failures within family courts. Hope offers valuable advice on escaping abusive situations and highlights legislative efforts like the Alec and Lydia Act aimed at enhancing child safety. With a mission to honor her children, she transforms personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, stressing the need for awareness and change to protect vulnerable families.
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INSIGHT

Name The Crime To Spotlight It

  • The term "filicide" is rarely used but naming it matters for awareness and prevention.
  • Hope argues media should use the specific term instead of generic "murder-suicide" to clarify the issue.
ADVICE

Make A Safety Plan Before Leaving

  • If you're in an abusive or controlling marriage, make a safety plan and tell a trusted nonjudgmental person.
  • Contact a victim's advocate and prepare a packed to-go bag plus hidden funds before you leave.
ADVICE

Hide Funds And Expect Increased Risk

  • Keep money hidden and ready; leaving is the most dangerous moment for abuse victims.
  • Expect elevated risk when control is lost and involve supports to leave safely.
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