When entrepreneur and business owner Shay Onorio checked her bank account one Saturday morning, she never would have imagined that she would be the victim of identity theft. What followed was a nightmare of stolen identities, drained accounts, and a battle to reclaim what was hers.

In this episode of True Crime Prevention, Shay shares her story of dealing with financial crime and identity theft and the devastating emotional toll it took. Host Paul DelPonte talks with Shay about how financial criminals operate, what victims go through, and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming their next target.

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A normal school day turned into horror... and one mother’s life changed forever. When Lori Alhadeff’s 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa, was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, her tragedy became a call to action.

Determined to make sure no other family endures the same pain, Lori co-founded Make Our Schools Safe and helped pass Alyssa’s Law, requiring silent panic alarms in schools to save precious seconds when every second counts.

Now a Broward County School Board Member, Lori continues her fight on the front lines advocating for stronger safety policies, empowering students through prevention programs, and pushing for lasting change across the nation.

🎧 In this episode of True Crime Prevention with Paul DelPonte, Lori shares how she honors her daughter's memory through action — and what it will take to prevent the next school tragedy.

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Anthony Graves spent 18 years behind bars—12 of them on death row—for a crime he didn’t commit. Wrongfully convicted of a brutal 1992 murder, Graves was exonerated in 2010 after years of fighting to prove his innocence. In this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte speaks with Graves about how he survived nearly two decades in the Texas prison system, the failures that led to his wrongful conviction, and his mission today to reform the criminal justice system and prevent future injustices.Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Read Anthony Graves' Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/infinite-hope-anthony-graves/1141009826Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=3db815a05d6b4d87Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention CouncilProduced by Nicholas CironeTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:44 The Crime and Initial Accusations 11:43 Life on Death Row 23:00 The Fight for Justice 35:05 The Moment of Freedom40:00 Broader Implications of Wrongful Convictions #TrueCrimePrevention #AnthonyGraves #WrongfulConviction #CriminalJusticeReform #Exonerated #NCPC #McGruffTheCrimeDog

When Celisia Stanton fell victim to a financial scam, it changed her life forever. What started as a moment of misplaced trust quickly spiraled into a painful lesson about how easily anyone can be deceived.

Now, Celisia is using her experience to educate others.In this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte talks with Celisia about how the scam unfolded, what she learned from the experience, and how you can protect yourself from falling victim to similar crimes.

Check out Celisia's podcast, Truer Crime https://geni.us/TruerCrime

More about Celisia:Celisia Stanton is the creator and host of Truer Crime, a podcast that tells crime stories with more nuance, more context, and more questions. She launched the show after becoming the victim of a large financial fraud scheme in 2020, and since then has built a reputation for storytelling that digs deeper into the people at the heart of each case — murdered, missing, or misled.

You can find her on Instagram @celisiastanton and on Substack at sincerelycelisia.substack.com.

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She thought she was safe in bed. Instead, she came face to face with one of America’s most infamous serial killers.In 1978, college student Kathy Kleiner Rubin survived a brutal attack inside her Florida State University sorority house at the hands of Ted Bundy. While two of her friends were murdered that night, Kathy lived to tell the story — and to share a message of strength, resilience, and hope.On this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte sits down with Kathy to revisit that terrifying night, the long road to recovery, and how she’s turned her survival into advocacy — speaking out to help others stay safe and reclaim their power.Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Check out Kathy's Book: "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122757860-a-light-in-the-darkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=3db815a05d6b4d87Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention CouncilProduced by Nicholas CironeTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:13 Kathy Overcame Early Obstacles 06:37 Ted Bundy & the Sorority House12:05 Surviving the Unthinkable17:05 Healing and Finding Strength21:40 How Bundy Was Captured 28:40 Confronting Bundy in Court 34:40 Writing the Book

She thought it was just another showing. Instead, it was a trap.In September 2014, Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Carter walked into a home to meet a new client. Hours later, she was reported missing. Days later, her family learned the unthinkable—Beverly had been kidnapped, ransomed, and murdered in a crime that shocked the nation.On this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte sits down with Beverly’s son, Carl Carter, who relives the nightmare and reveals how his mother’s case exposed the hidden dangers of working in real estate. Carl also shares how he turned grief into action, founding the Beverly Carter Foundation to protect other agents from falling victim to violent crime.Learn more about The Beverly Carter Foundation: https://beverlycarterfoundation.org/Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-preve...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYT... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone00:00 Intro 02:13 Beverly Carter, The Very Best Mom04:25 A House Showing Goes Wrong11:30 A Haunting Discovery 19:45 The Investigation 25:58 The Suspect Start a Circus 29:30 The Trial 35:22 Starting the Beverly Carter Foundation

Alison Parker was a 24-year-old journalist and rising star at WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Virginia. In August 2015, while reporting live on air, she and her colleague Adam Ward were tragically murdered in a shooting that shocked the nation. Alison was known for her passion for storytelling, her vibrant spirit, and her dedication to shining a light on community issues.Her father, Andy Parker, turned his grief into advocacy and has become a powerful voice for victims and survivors of gun violence, working tirelessly to promote stronger safety measures and to hold tech and media companies accountable for the spread of violent content online. Through his work, Andy honors Alison’s legacy by ensuring her life is remembered not only for how it ended, but for the change it inspires.Follow Andy on Substack: https://andyparker.substack.com/🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-preve...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYT... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone00:00 Intro 02:35 Alison Parker's Bright Future06:40 The Shooting 12:47 Spreading on Social Media 22:33 What Can We Do?27:46 Common Sense Gun Reform

Sami Josephson was a 21-year-old college senior with a bright future ahead of her. But in March 2019, her life was tragically cut short after she got into a car she believed was her rideshare. Sami’s story has since become a rallying cry for awareness, reminding us all how a simple safety step can save lives.

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When his daughter's life was stolen, Seymour turned unimaginable grief into action. He has since become a leading voice for rideshare safety, speaking across the country and fighting to make sure no family endures what his did. As co-founder of the What’s My Name Foundation, Seymour is dedicated to turning pain into prevention.

Jenna Zangrilli

Jenna, a close friend of the Josephson's, now carries Sami's memory forward in the fight for change as the Executive Director of the What's My Name Foundation.

What's My Name Foundation: https://www.whatsmyname.org/

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Behind the headlines of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes lies a story of survivors silenced and systems that looked away. In 1991, Jess Michaels was assaulted by Epstein—an experience that would fuel her fight for justice. On True Crime Prevention, she and Tracy DeTomasi uncover the failures—and the blueprint for a safer future.

About Jess Michaels: https://www.jessmichaelsspeaks.com/ Jess Michaels is a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse who has become a powerful voice demanding accountability and transparency. From calling for the release of the Epstein files to pushing for systemic change, Jess is speaking out for herself and countless other victims silenced for too long.

About Tracy DeTomasi: https://www.projectcallisto.org/ Tracy DeTomasi is the CEO of Project Callisto, a nonprofit building technology to help survivors of sexual assault safely and securely report what happened to them—making it easier for survivors to come forward, identify repeat offenders, and pursue justice.

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After surviving a horrifying sexual assault, Hanna Senko went to the authorities. But when nothing happened, she discovered that the Austin Police Department barely investigated her case and that dozens of other women had the same fate.

Hanna and the other women refused to accept it and took on the system itself—filing a groundbreaking class-action lawsuit against the City of Austin and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.

Hanna's story isn’t just about surviving sexual assault—it’s about exposing the brutal failures of a justice system that too often silences survivors. In this episode, Hanna reveals the harrowing details, the betrayal she faced from law enforcement, and why she’s determined to make sure no one else suffers in silence.

Learn more about Hanna and her work reforming Austin PD here: www.HannaSenko.com

Watch the Documentary about the case here: www.AnArmyOfWomen.film

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Use Code PREVENTION for 10% off your order at Safely! https://livesafely.co/In this compelling episode, we sit down with Anna Giaritelli, a seasoned crime and homeland security reporter for the Washington Examiner, to discuss her powerful op-ed, "A man went to prison for assaulting me. DC Police crime stats show he was never arrested." Anna shares her personal experience as a sexual assault survivor in Washington, D.C., and uncovers how the Metropolitan Police Department's crime statistics may not fully reflect the reality of crime in the city.🔗 Read Anna's full op-ed here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/3498600/man-went-prison-assaulting-me-dc-crime-stats-show-he-was-never-arrested👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations with survivors, advocates, and experts on how we can all help prevent crime.🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.

Use Code TRUECRIMEPREVENTION for 25% off The McGruff Shop:https://mcgruff.org/shop-mcgruff/Starring on the hit reality series "Dance Moms" at just 13 years old, Lennon Torres has lived most of her life in the spotlight, being both witness to and victim of the dangers of online exploitation and the harmful role social media can play in young people’s lives. Now a leading voice for accountability in the tech industry, Lennon has dedicated her work to protecting kids and raising awareness of the real risks that exist online.In this episode of True Crime Prevention, Lennon joins host Paul DelPonte to share her powerful story, her message to tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, the urgent need for stronger protections against social media harms, and her experiences dealing with LGBTQ hate.🎧 Listen to more episodes of True Crime Prevention:https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations with survivors, advocates, and experts on how we can all help prevent crime.💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone

At just 16 years old, David Molak was the target of relentless cyberbullying. The emotional toll became unbearable—and in 2016, David died by suicide in his own backyard.

In the aftermath of his death, his mother, Maurine Molak, co-founded David’s Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to ending cyberbullying and protecting children online.

This week on True Crime Prevention, Maurine shares David’s story, how her family turned grief into advocacy, and the legislative change they helped bring about through David’s Law.

💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next one.

🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.

🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Support David’s Legacy Foundation: https://www.davidslegacy.org/Learn about the David’s Law legislation: https://www.davidslegacy.org/our-mission/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone

At age 14, Alex Schachter was like any other high school kid—always happy and smiling, a proud member of the school marching band, and a huge sports fan.But on February 14, 2018, a gunman armed with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Alex's life, along with those of 16 other students and staff, was cut short.In the wake of his son's death, Max Schachter made a choice to channel his grief into change. He became a national advocate for school safety, founding Safe Schools for Alex and working with officials at every level to fix the system that failed his son. Since then, Max has been at the forefront of the fight to prevent school violence — pushing for smarter policies, better security, and accountability where it’s long overdue.This week on True Crime Prevention, Max joins us to share his story, the hard lessons he’s learned, and the work still ahead to keep students safe.💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.🔗 Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Support Safe School's for Alex: https://www.safeschoolsforalex.org/Use the School Safety Dashboard: https://www.safeschoolsforalex.org/school-safety-dashboard/Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.Produced by Nicholas Cirone#MaxSchachter #Parkland #SchoolSafety #TrueCrimePrevention #GunViolencePrevention #TakeABiteOutOfCrime #McGruffTheCrimeDog #NCPCPodcast

Tim and Tamia Woods were living an ordinary life in Streetsboro, Ohio, raising and cheering on their teenage son James, a standout student and cross-country runner. But their world was shattered when James became the target of a sophisticated sextortion scheme—an online predator posing as a teenage girl manipulated and blackmailed him, leading to devastating consequences.Now, Tim and Tamia are telling their story to True Crime Prevention.In the wake of unimaginable loss, they founded the Do It For James Foundation to educate families, protect kids, and prevent this from happening to anyone else. Their mission is rooted in grief—but powered by purpose.💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.Support the Do It For James Foundation: https://www.letsdifj.org/Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=263179f901304c9aApple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.🔗 Learn more: https://www.ncpc.org/true-crime-prevention-podcast/Produced by Nicholas Cirone

Jeffrey Epstein's name is back in the news with the headlines focusing on the politics, the celebrities, the powerful connections. But what gets lost in this news cycle is the truth at the center of it all:Human trafficking. Child exploitation. Systemic failure.In this True Crime Prevention mini episode, NCPC’s Paul DelPonte looks past the viral headlines and reminds us: this is not just a political scandal—it’s a story of real victims, missed opportunities, and the urgent need for prevention.🛑 What allowed Epstein to operate for so long?🛑 Why were victims ignored and institutions silent?🛑 How do we stop the next predator before it’s too late?It’s time to refocus on the crimes that matter—and the lives that were shattered.

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Julie Weil, a 31-year-old mother of two, was on a routine preschool pickup when her life changed forever. In the parking lot of her church, she was ambushed by a man with a butcher knife, forced into her minivan with her infant son and three-year-old daughter, and driven out into the Florida Everglades where she endured 4 brutal sexual assaults in frontof her children.

Now she's telling her story to True Crime Prevention. Julie survived and chose to fight back for all of the victims who lived in a state of suspended justice, Her story is one of unimaginable pain-- and unwavering resilience.

💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.

Support Julie's Foundation, Not Just Me: https://www.notjustmefoundation.org/ourmission

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🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council.

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Episode 2: Baylie's Ride

When Shawnee Baker’s daughter Baylie Grogan accepted a ride from two men she thought were fellow college students, she didn’t know it would lead to a terrifying ordeal—and uncover a disturbing criminal network preying on young women. In this powerful episode of True Crime Prevention, Shawnee opens up about the night that changed everything, her family’s search for answers, and how she’s turning pain into purpose to protect others from suffering the same fate.💡 This isn’t your typical true crime podcast—it’s about preventing the next tragedy.Support the Baylie's Wish Foundation and buy Shawnee's new book “Baylie- A life shattered. A promise kept. A secret revealed."

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Fentanyl stole her son.

Now she’s fighting back.At 14 years old, Alexander Neville was a brilliant and adventurous kid from California. But one morning, his mother, Amy, woke up to a nightmare no parent should ever face.

A fake pill ended his life.

In the first episode of the True Crime Prevention Podcast, Host Paul DelPonte speaks with Amy about her story and how she turned pain into purpose.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0WsQ5B66MkLSJxblzB8xD5Xlp-r8hSZb

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Hosted by Paul DelPonte

Produced by Nicholas Cirone

What if a true crime story didn’t end with heartbreak, but sparked real change?

Straight from the desk of McGruff the Crime Dog® and the National Crime Prevention Council comes True Crime Prevention , the Podcast that goes beyond the headlines and provides real solutions.

Each episode, host Paul DelPonte sits down with people whose lives were forever changed by crime while showing you how to prevent it.

True crime tells you what happened. True Crime Prevention tells you how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

Episode 1 drops July 10 and features Amy Neville, whose teenage son died after taking a counterfeit pill poisoned with fentanyl. Her warning could save a life.

 You can listen to the episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Hosted by Paul DelPonte and produced by Nicholas Cirone.

Visit the National Crime Prevention Council's website at ncpc.org.