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Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Abigail, Jeremiah, and Sierra Hart—six beautiful black children, ranging in age from 12 to 19—were all adopted by Sarah and Jennifer Hart, both white. On Jen’s Facebook page, it looked as if they were the perfect blended family, even earning the nickname “Hart Tribe” from friends. Then, on March 26, 2018, the family’s GMC Yukon was found belly-up on the rocks below California’s Highway 1. The news of the murder-suicide shocked their friends and made national headlines, leaving many wondering what possibly led to the fatal crash. Could these lives have been saved? Broken Harts, a new podcast from Glamour and HowStuffWorks, investigates this question with more than 30 never-before-heard interviews. Cohosts and Glamour editors Justine Harman and Elisabeth Egan and reporter Lauren Smiley follow the family’s journey from South Dakota through Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington, and finally to that 100-foot cliff in California.
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Two white moms. Six adopted black kids. One car found upside down at the bottom of a cliff. What went wrong? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1In March 2018, two white moms and their six black kids drive off a California cliff. What are they running from? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer and Sarah Hart adopt two sets of siblings in three years. Chaos ensues—with an undercurrent of something else. Something sinister. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the fantastical world of the Harts. What's real? What's imaginary? And how does a private family end up in so many incredibly public moments? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Harts' neighbors don't know what's going on with the family on the other side of the driveway. Until one day, Devonte Hart starts begging for food. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The trouble starts when a teacher notices a bruise on Hannah Hart's arm. It follows Jen and Sarah Hart across three states, to the blue house in Woodland, Washington, where they're supposed to get a fresh start. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hart kids are "crack babies." Developmentally-delayed. The victims of racist attacks. There are so many family stories, but each one has the same theme: Jen and Sarah are saviors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jen is in the one in driver's seat, both literally and figuratively. But what makes her tick? And what was the state of Jen and Sarah’s relationship? Meet the people who try to answer these questions—and many more—after the crash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We visit the edge of the cliff six months later. Here's what we know—and what we don't. How do we reconcile the good with the bad? And where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A full year after the crash, Mendocino County performs an inquest into the incident. The testimony, which takes place over the course of two days, reveals shocking new details and concludes with a heartbreaking conviction. Now what? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re excited to introduce “Broken Harts” fans to “What I Wore When,” a new show from Glamour and iHeartRadio. Here’s a special episode featuring “Broken Harts” host Justine Harman talking about what she wore on one of the most difficult days of her life: her best friend’s funeral. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unimaginable secrets. Unyielding power. Devastating rifts and shocking allegiances. With surprising new interviews as well as historic sound, Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY https://listen.vanityfair.com/dynasty-podcast examines the ties that bind the most influential families in the world today, taking you inside their lives for a glimpse at the inner workings of privilege.
The DYNASTY debut season goes deep on the modern Windsors with Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl and staff writer Erin Vanderhoof, who reexamine the complex, sometimes fiery family dynamics—from the intimate side of the queen’s early reign to Harry and Meghan’s royal split to Prince Andrew’s shameful scandal—with razor-sharp insights, fresh reportage, and exclusive guests. Listen & follow Dynasty: https://listen.vanityfair.com/dynasty-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kam is rapidly losing her motor skills as she’s attacked by an unknown & unseen disease. In a matter of months, she goes from starring on her high school soccer team to struggling to make it up the stairs. Bouncing between doctors and facing countless misdiagnoses, Kam never wavers in her chase to uncover what is threatening to take away her mobility.
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well...come 2 broken hearts club @darkness
bright red haaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I'm sorry, no one with 6 kids goes to that many bands, concerts and gatherings without an separate motive of wanting people to see the "perfect life." You don't want to be seen but always make sure you are?
“ and hated Donald Trump!” 🙄🙄🙄
What I wore where ?....For a show ?....No one cares who wears what to a funeral , dance , party , etc. If that is what a person is focusing on , then they have a sad life.
ain't no mental health issues!! they were scared to get caught!
broken when abominations can adopt
Telling people her kids were developmentally delayed and not feeding them, using their race like it was a negative condition, all in order to get attention reminds me of people with Munchausen by proxy.
Those sweet giggles 😭😭
ah I wish the music was at least quieter.. some of us have issues with auditory processing
Stop with the fucking ads please, this is tooooo much god damn
Loved this podcast. The ability to talk about it all and not just that these women did the most horrendous thing. It would have been easy to just talk about them as villains and nothing else. But the system is so faulty (which I hate as a Foster Care Licensor and an adoptive mom of 4, 2 of color), race played a part, and society as a whole failed those kids.
I just really wish they would a stop featuring other completely unrelated podcasts. The notifications feel like a lie. I guess this podcast is over?
Loved this podcast, Wondery is phenomenal!
This just goes to show you that evil is objective to sexual orientation, education, and social status.
still don't think you understand the term antihero 🤦♀️
So very sad. This was an excellent podcast....thank you for your research and excellent telling of such a tragic happening. I hope and pray those children did not know the ending, that somehow they ingested the meds unknowing what was to come.
Completely heartbreaking, this story is so sad. I wish the episodes were a little longer but great nonetheless.
I don't believe for one second that mental illness was a factor in these murders. They were about to get busted for neglecting and abusing these children and their whole facade was on the verge of crumbling. Everyone would find out about their secret and their ego couldn't accept that so one (or both) of them opted for the classic murder/suicide scenario. Narcissism is a personnality disorder, not a mental illness.
glad I came across this