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In this episode, I’m talking with Thien  Ho, who successfully prosecuted serial killer and rapist, Joseph DeAngelo, known as The Golden State Killer/East Side Rapist. DeAngelo had escaped justice for 30 years leaving in his wake, dead, murdered, and raped girls, women, children, and men. He is now running for top DA, Sacramento, California. Find out how the victims of The Golden State Killer/Eastside Rapists got justice! And how others, didn’t get justice because of the running of the statute of limitations. 

Thien had a long path to justice. At just 4 years old he and his family escaped the Communists in Vietnam, on a rickety fishing boat, risking death, torture, and capture finally landing in a refugee camp with nothing but the clothes on their back. 

As a lead prosecutor for Sacramento County, Mr. Ho successfully prosecuted the East Area Rapist/Golden State Killer and secured a sentence of 12 life terms that ensure the disgraced former police officer will die inside a California prison.,  DeAngelo is one of the nation’s most prolific and notorious serial killers who committed 13 murders and over 50 sexual assaults in 11 different jurisdictions throughout California. 

 This case has been the focus of HBO’s docuseries, I’ll be Gone in the Dark The case has also been featured on CNN, 20/20, and countless news outlets across the world.

Additionally, Thien Ho has supervised the Gangs and Hate Crime Unit and was a panelist for an Asian hate crime discussion sponsored by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).  

As a member of the Legislative Committee for the California District Attorneys Association, Mr. Ho has analyzed pending bills and advocated on legislative matters for California. 

He has drafted legislation to prosecute and get justice for victims of Sexually Violent Predators and has testified before the California Assembly regarding pending bills.

Now, the 47-year-old Democrat and lifelong prosecutor has announced he is running to succeed Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is a candidate for State Attorney General (filling Kamala Harris’ seat before Harris ran for the US Senate in California). 

Thien Ho is all about truth, and justice. One of his main platforms as a candidate for Sacramento District Attorney is justice for victims of child sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault.

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Listeners, Please Note:  Shari Karney, the host of Roar with Shari. . . All Things Justice for Women and Survivors is a survivor and a practicing attorney in California representing victims of child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

Even though Shari Karney is a licensed practicing attorney in the State of California practicing in the areas of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, this podcast is intended for informational purposes only, there is no expectation of confidentiality and is not intended nor should it be construed as legal advice.  For legal advice, you should seek competent legal counsel. If you’re interested in speaking to Karney’s law practice they can be reached at www.karneyadvocates.com

Please also note that Karney Law is owned by Shari Karney. Karney is the founder of Roar as One. Roar as One is a nonprofit, Karney Law is a law firm and they are otherwise unaffiliated.

Step into a world of nightmares as we explore the bone-chilling Fetish Murders.  In this episode, we dissect the perplexing deaths of two women whose bodies were found in hotel rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn.  Delve into the mind of a cunning killer who lured his victims with drugs, sex, and a sinister method of suffocation.  Uncover the shocking connections and hidden secrets in this true crime story, leading you to reevaluate your interactions with randomly encountered individuals.

Sometimes we take our situation, internalize it and torture ourselves with the worst possible outcome. This is catastrophizing. We do this in order to prepare ourselves for what may happen when we are not in control during our most vulnerable times. I am sharing two scenarios of people that have anonymously shared their stories with the hopes of healing the masses. Life is a beautiful thing when it is lived, not when you succumb to the fear of the "what if". Know that God loves you, has a plan for you, and wants to build you to get to your purpose. Trust me, I have catastrophized in the past to the point it has made me sick. I don't want you to experience that, so please join me in understanding and embracing the fight against catastrophizing.

In this POP Talk, Dr. Sam Serio, author of "Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting," will share advice on how to heal from past sexual wounds like rape, abortion and abuse. He will also speak about his efforts to help pastors minister to congregants who may have experienced these types of emotional and physical wounds.

Crime and disorder are out of control and polliticians claim it's only perception.  Who can we believe?  Three seasoned cops pull no punches discussing violence, fear and disorder in New York City.  The numbers show that murder, rape, robbery, assaults and theft are on the rise but the numbers don't tell the whole story.  Petty crimes , homelessness and the mentally ill on our streets and in the subway add to the feeling of chaos.  Police continue to make arrests and the criminals are released by prosecutors who tip the scales of justice in favor of criminals and against victims.  Has bail reform rendered the criminal justice system ineffective?  You decide...

Have you ever had a nightmare? Not the most enjoyable thing.  So, what happens when a nightmare seems like it never goes away,  and the pain of abuse has you living a life that seems hopeless, dark and fearful. Well, this guest proves that he is an overcomer and you can be too! Please join MJ and Pastor Mark Sowersby as we discuss his journey on “Forgiving the Nightmare.”  I promise this powerful testimony will bless you!

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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Reverend Mark Sowersby has been married to his wonderful wife Jennifer for 17 years and is the father of four children.  Mark has been an ordained minister with Assembly of God for over 25 years and is currently the Pastor of Christian Assembly of Schuyler in beautiful upstate New York.  Pastor Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College.  

In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing.  He began speaking about the experiences of his past and God’s grace and the transformational work of forgiveness in his life.  He now speaks about his story through his ministry, Forgiving The Nightmare.  

When he isn’t serving his congregation and his community through ministry, teaching, and support, you can find him on all the trails and lakes in Upstate New York, spending time with his family.    

Today’s show is part of a series called Home. Writing Class Radio helped produce a documentary to help end homelessness for Chapman Partnership, a homeless center in South Florida. We put out a public call for submissions for stories about home. The call brought so many different and fascinating takes. Thank you to all the people who submitted stories. 

In our series, you’ll hear a story about a woman who is torn between two homes, a man who finds home through love with a woman while he’s dealing with addiction, and a woman who finds home in another country less racially divided. 

Today’s story by Mary Ann Parker is about feeling at home in your skin. Trigger warning: This story contains strong language and images and is not appropriate for children. Sexual violence is discussed. 

Mary’s story shows how to expertly plant seeds, which is a way to drop hints and lead your reader to your conclusion. 

Mary Ann Parker is a war veteran and a student in our class. She is working on a memoir.

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