When Kristen Louise Duncombe was just 10 years old, her life changed forever. The man who abused her wasn’t hiding in the shadows — William Francis Mulcahy, a senior U.S. diplomat with diplomatic immunity, protected by the very government sworn to uphold justice. Even after multiple victims came forward, he kept his job, his freedom, and access to children.

Kristen recounts the insidious grooming tactics he employed and the systemic failures that allowed him to evade justice for 30 years. exposes the cover-up, the diplomatic loopholes, and the lifelong impact of the State Department’s silence. From the Ivory Coast to a Cape Cod arrest decades later, her story is both a devastating account of systemic failure and an unflinching call for change.


In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ How the U.S. government used diplomatic immunity to shield a serial pedophile from justice.
✔️ Why seven victims speaking out still wasn’t enough in the 1980s.
✔️ The grooming tactics that allowed him to charm an entire community.
✔️ The devastating ripple effect of institutional silence on survivors.
✔️ How Kristen reclaimed her voice through her book Object.

Key Takeaways:

· Grooming doesn’t just target children — it conditions entire communities to trust the abuser.

· Diplomatic immunity and legal loopholes can leave predators free to offend for decades.

· Fawning is a survival response that can lead to repeated victimization.

· The statute of limitations continues to protect abusers more than victims.

· Survivors reclaim power by telling their stories, even years later.

· Institutional accountability is critical to preventing future abuse.

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https://www.amazon.com/OBJECT-Childhood-Shocking-Cover-Up-Government-ebook/dp/B0DCK3T7G2?ref_=ast_author_dp

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Why does healing hurt so much? Why do we repeat painful patterns—even when we know better? This week, I sit down with Jasmina Sabi, author of Am I Thinking Correctly?, who opens up about surviving childhood trauma, becoming an escort, and the deep betrayal that broke her open. We talk about how your brain chemistry (dopamine, cortisol, serotonin) shapes your decisions—even when you're unaware—and how healing means facing the truth about yourself and the people you love.

This isn’t just her story. It’s a mirror.
You’ll walk away with a new understanding of trauma, survival, and how to truly break the cycle.

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https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Correctly-Jasmina-Janaye-Sabi/dp/B0F22WXGLQ
https://www.instagram.com/jasmina_sabiall1?igsh=d21idzBuaDhoYnE%3D

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Paul Hutchinson’s story is the one that inspired the movie Sound of Freedom, but the truth is much deeper—and the fight is far from over. In this gripping episode, Paul takes us through over 70 life-risking undercover missions to rescue children from human traffickers. While the movie sparked global awareness, Paul reveals that the reality of human trafficking is still a growing crisis that demands urgent action.

From personal accounts of rescue missions to the unspoken truths of the trafficking world, Paul opens up about the battles he faced and the trauma that survivors endure. He also discusses the importance of preventing future generations from becoming part of this devastating cycle.

This episode is a wake-up call—because even though Sound of Freedom raised awareness, it’s just the beginning. The real fight continues, and you can be part of the solution.

How to contact:
https://liberating-humanity.com/
https://www.soundoffreedombook.com/free-chapters
https://childliberation.org/

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