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Unlikely Allies, an Our Rescue Podcast, is hosted by internationally recognized speaker, survivor and now advocate Sonny Von Cleveland and internationally recognized child protection expert and retired Supervisory Special Agent Jim Cole. The two of them had two very different journeys, but they have one shared mission. At Our Rescue, we believe in being collaborators and convenors in the fight. So, in each episode we'll bring together perspectives from law enforcement, survivor advocacy, prevention, technology, education, and individuals with profound lived experience to explore the realities of human trafficking and child exploitation. The podcast is produced by Our Rescue (formerly known as Operation Underground Railroad), a nonprofit organization committed to combatting child exploitation and human trafficking around the world.
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- 3 days ago2h 5m
Lisa McVey: Surviving a Serial Killer
She was 17 years old. She had already decided she didn’t want to live anymore. Then a serial killer abducted her—and everything changed.In November 1984, Lisa McVey was riding her bicycle home from work in Tampa, Florida, when she was kidnapped at gunpoint by a man who had been terrorizing the city.What followed was 26 hours of unimaginable violence, psychological manipulation, and a fight for survival that would ultimately help bring one of Florida’s most notorious serial killers to justice.But the most extraordinary part of Lisa’s story isn’t simply that she survived.It’s what happened before—and everything she chose to do afterward.For years, Lisa endured horrific abuse inside the very home where she was supposed to be protected. Teachers, investigators, and adults around her suspected something was wrong.Yet nobody asked her one simple question:“Do you feel safe?”When Lisa finally escaped her kidnapper, she returned home expecting safety. Instead, she faced more violence. And when she told investigators what had happened, some questioned her credibility because she appeared too calm.Until one detective changed everything.“I believe you.”Those three words helped uncover the truth, expose the abuse happening inside her home, and ultimately contributed to the capture of a serial killer.In this deeply personal episode of Unlikely Allies, hosts Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole sit down with Lisa McVey for an extraordinary conversation about survival, trauma, forgiveness, and the responsibility we all share to protect vulnerable children.Lisa shares the details of her abduction, the remarkable evidence she deliberately left behind, the detective who believed her, and the journey that led her to serve 25 years in law enforcement—including 13 years protecting children as a school resource deputy.The conversation also explores the true story behind the Lifetime film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey, what Hollywood got right and wrong, and why Lisa continues sharing her experience more than four decades later.This episode asks questions every parent, educator, law enforcement officer, and concerned adult should consider:What happens when a child is trying to tell us something without saying it directly?Why do we sometimes mistake a trauma survivor’s calmness for dishonesty?How many children are overlooked because we assume they’re simply acting out?What difference can one person make by choosing to listen—and believe?Lisa McVey’s story is a powerful reminder that surviving trauma does not have to define the rest of your life.Sometimes, the person who once needed protection becomes the person who protects others.“I’m a voice no longer silenced.” — Lisa McVeyThis is Unlikely Allies.CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, domestic violence, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.ABOUT UNLIKELY ALLIESHosted by Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole, Unlikely Allies brings together perspectives shaped by lived experience, law enforcement, advocacy, and service. Through honest conversations with survivors, investigators, and changemakers, the podcast explores the realities of exploitation, the power of human connection, and what it takes to create meaningful change.Presented in connection with #ourrescue.
- 1 weeks ago2h 19m
Jeremy Hinson & Peter Verdin: The Survivor and the Detective Who Saved Him
What happens when a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and the detective who helped bring his abuser to justice sit down together 16 years later? In the premiere episode of Unlikely Allies, hosts Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole welcome Dr. Peter Verdin, author of Gold in the Cracks, and Sergeant Jeremy Hinson of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for an extraordinary conversation about childhood trauma, the pursuit of justice, and the power of human connection. As a child, Peter was sexually abused by John Hamilton, a trusted youth baseball coach who later fled the United States to escape prosecution. Jeremy was among the investigators who helped pursue Hamilton across international borders, ultimately contributing to a case that ended with Hamilton receiving a 55-year prison sentence. Together, Peter and Jeremy revisit the investigation, the emotional toll of confronting the past, and the complicated realities of seeking justice when the damage extends far beyond the courtroom. But this conversation is about more than a criminal investigation. It’s about what happens after justice is served. Through two deeply personal perspectives—one from a survivor and the other from a law enforcement professional—Peter and Jeremy explore resilience, accountability, healing, and the unexpected relationships that can emerge from life’s darkest experiences. Their story reminds us that while we cannot change what happened to us, we can influence what happens next—and that sometimes, the most unlikely connections can become powerful sources of hope. Unlikely Allies, an Our Rescue Podcast, is hosted by internationally recognized speaker, survivor and now advocate Sonny Von Cleveland and internationally recognized child protection expert and retired Supervisory Special Agent Jim Cole.
- Jun 4, 202446 min
If Not Us, Then Who? I Albert de la Huerta I Voices For Freedom I Ep. 11
· Albert de la Huerta is the Regional Director of Operations for OUR Rescue’s work in Latin America. He shares multiple harrowing stories from the field, including how he helped arrest Dutch pedophiles that wanted to legalize sex between minors & adults. Albert also explains why predators often choose rural areas and the role of gangs in human trafficking. Listen now!
- May 28, 202448 min
How A Dog Helped Catch Jared Fogle I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 10
Todd Jordan, of Jordan Detection K9, shares how an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 he trained helped find evidence to convict former Subway sandwich spokesman Jared Fogle. Todd shares intriguing details from the search, how his trained ESD K9s support survivors, and a whole lot more. Listen now!
- May 21, 202445 min
'I Was Trafficked By My Mother’ I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 09
June did not know she was trafficked by her mom until she watched a documentary about human trafficking. She talks about this moment of realization, her story, and why being trauma-informed is not a skill but a way of life. Now chairman of the OUR Rescue Survivor Advisory Board, she speaks about its purpose. Listen now!
- May 14, 202438 min
Ritual Sexual Abuse I Casey Gilboy I Voices For Freedom I Ep. 08
Casey Gilboy is a board member and survivor advocate at Relentless Hope. She explains what ritual abuse is and why most survivors don’t deal with the trauma until later in life. Casey also shares the importance of speaking up, how anyone can be a support system, and the work her organization is doing to create legislative changes in Utah. Listen now!
- Apr 30, 202437 min
Oklahoma’s Four-Legged Hero I Lt. John Haning & Rosco I Voices For Freedom I Ep. 06
Lt. John Haning joins the show to describe why Rosco, his Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 and law enforcement partner, is such a special dog. Interestingly, he shares how the Labrador Retriever keeps his skills sharp to protect children from predators. Haning also gives a glimpse into Rosco’s home life, where he is a beloved family member and friend. Listen now!
- Apr 23, 202439 min
Is the Super Bowl to Blame? | Voices For Freedom I Ep. 05
Hosts Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass discuss the concern of human trafficking around the Super Bowl. They also devote time to talk about grooming in the United States, the porn industry, and ideas of a long-term solution to these issues plaguing society. Listen now!
About Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight
Unlikely Allies, an Our Rescue Podcast, is hosted by internationally recognized speaker, survivor and now advocate Sonny Von Cleveland and internationally recognized child protection expert and retired Supervisory Special Agent Jim Cole. The two of them had two very different journeys, but they have one shared mission. At Our Rescue, we believe in being collaborators and convenors in the fight. So, in each episode we'll bring together perspectives from law enforcement, survivor advocacy, prevention, technology, education, and individuals with profound lived experience to explore the realities of human trafficking and child exploitation. The podcast is produced by Our Rescue (formerly known as Operation Underground Railroad), a nonprofit organization committed to combatting child exploitation and human trafficking around the world.
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