Скачать или смотреть WRATH: The Unimaginable Tragedy of Terrell Peterson (with guest Rachel Kaufman)

This week, Ashely Willcott covers the tragic story of Terrell Peterson, a five-year-old boy who suffered severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his own family, including his great aunt and grandmother. Terrell arrived at an Atlanta emergency room in 1998, weighing only 29 pounds and covered in cuts, bruises, and cigarette burns. Despite previous reports and diagnoses of abuse, he was returned to his abusive environment by the child welfare system, which later attempted to cover up its neglect with fraudulent documentation. Terrell's death highlighted significant failures within Georgia's Division of Family and Children's Services and led to the conviction and life sentences of his abusers. His case became a symbol of systemic child abuse and neglect, drawing national attention and sparking calls for reform.