109: Elisa Izquierdo: A Forgotten Angel - The Tragic Tale of a System's Failure

In this heart-wrenching episode of Emma Kenny True Crime Stories, we journey through the tragic life and untimely death of Elisa Izquierdo, a six-year-old girl whose story brought to light glaring inadequacies in child protective services and sparked much-needed reforms. Emma Kenny, renowned psychological therapist and criminologist, provides an empathetic retelling of Elisa's story, detailing the systemic failures that ultimately resulted in her death. She provides a careful examination of the sequence of events that led to this horrific incident, combining an exploration of the trial proceedings with a deep-dive into the psychological aspects of the case. From exploring the disturbing circumstances surrounding Elisa's abuse to the mistakes made by those tasked to protect her, Emma paints a sobering picture of a child let down by the very system meant to safeguard her. She unravels the twisted mentality of Elisa's mother, whose horrifying actions led to Elisa's untimely end, providi