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A young missionary named Renee Bach left her comfortable life in America to start a malnutrition program in rural Uganda. Folks back home and in Uganda praised her as a model missionary -- an example of the healing power of God’s message. But a decade later she’s accused of masquerading as a doctor and rumored to have killed hundreds of children in her unlicensed clinic. How did Renee Bach end up here? Is she a case of good intentions gone wrong...or a predator posing as a saint? Hosted and reported by journalists Rajiv Golla, Halima Gikandi and Malcolm Burnley.
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In 2009, a young American missionary named Renee Bach built a nonprofit to fight child malnutrition in Uganda. Ten years later, allegations surface that hundreds of children died at her facility. How could this happen? Hosted and reported by Rajiv Golla, Halima Gikandi and Malcolm Burnley.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi, Missionary fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Catherine Townsend are excited to announce Hell and Gone Season 4! The Little Rock Police Department searched an abandoned car in a small residential park. The keys were in the ignition and the car was out of gas as if it had been left running. The car belonged to 18-year-old Ebby Steppach, and she had vanished without a trace. A thrilling true crime that continues to unravel with every clue. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Hell and Gone: On October 30, 2015, the Little Rock Police Department searched an abandoned car in a small residential park. The keys were in the ignition and the car was out of gas as if it had been left running. The car belonged to 18-year-old Ebby Steppach, and she had vanished without a trace. It seems like everyone in Arkansas knows about Ebby. They know she disappeared in 2015, and her body was found in a storm drain three years later. They know there have been multiple investigations that have led nowhere. And even though Ebby's case has been one of the most extensively covered cold cases in Arkansas, so much of her life and what really happened to her remain a mystery. Ebby's case has been one of the most extensively covered cold cases in Arkansas, but so much of her life and what really happened to her remain a mystery.  What really happened to Ebby Steppach? Listen and subscribe to Hell and Gone here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lord's Work

The Lord's Work

2020-05-1545:271

Renee Bach was 19 when she decided to follow God's calling to Uganda. Ten years later, she's accused of impersonating a doctor and she's blamed for the deaths of more than 100 children. We look into the allegations and talk to Renee's accusers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37 Pounds

37 Pounds

2020-05-1543:192

The first death at Serving His Children wasn't a child, but a 27-year-old woman. Now, no one can agree on how she died, or if she needed rescuing at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan

2020-05-1545:32

After months of silence, Renee Bach appears on Fox News to defend herself. A few days later, we receive an invitation to meet her in Virginia, face-to-face.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Video

The Video

2020-05-2246:591

For years, a baby named Patricia was a Serving His Children success story. But a video sent to our team throws everything into question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barbie Savior

Barbie Savior

2020-06-0543:35

The role that Christian missionaries play in the world has changed a lot over the years. In this episode, we examine the missionary industrial complex — from Barbie Savior to missionary influencers — and discover that Renee Bach isn't an anomaly.. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
105 Children

105 Children

2020-06-1249:031

When Renee’s story hit the airwaves, a Ugandan official decides to look into her alleged crimes. He’s shocked by what he finds: nothing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew 18

Matthew 18

2020-06-1944:10

After a string of complaints and a leaked report, Serving His Children is forced to shut its doors. But Jinja’s problems are only beginning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's Left

What's Left

2020-06-2646:00

After becoming an international controversy, Renee reconsiders her entire life’s work. But the mothers suing her are still nowhere closer to finding answers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miles and the team learn how Vassilis and his gang pulled off the biggest bank robbery in Greek history without firing a single shot. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death Squad

Death Squad

2023-05-1840:14

A coup in Haiti empowers a new paramilitary squad, bold enough to face down the U.S. military. In Miami, the black book resurfaces – and the killings continue. ​​Available to all on May 18, 2023. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comments (15)

Kacey Lynn Piña

Renee has a lot excuses. There are so many people that say they all saw her doing procedures she was not trained to do. Maybe she wanted to pretend to be a doctor like her sister who is an actual doctor. She probably wants to be like her sister.

Jun 24th
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Black Menace

was there only 5 episodes?

Jun 9th
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Glenn Damian Scott

I wanted to give this a listen, because I had heard of the story a few years back! Not going to be able to do it though! couldn’t get past episode 2. The way the girl Ashley Annunciates her words is grating! I used to work with someone who spoke like that and it made my ears feel like they were bleeding!

Jun 7th
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Clint Coffey

Appreciate your work with this. Hoping that the truth emerges.

Jun 6th
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lisa bradford

where did you go?!?!

Jun 3rd
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Jess Hart

I can't stand people who end every sentence as if it were a question.

Jun 1st
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ABR

So not only does Renée have a savior complex, she also has a persecution complex. Typical.

May 22nd
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Tara

All Renee's comments in her blog and interviews are I and Me statements. She has no interest in the Ugandan people she initially went to help.

May 17th
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Cassandra W

worth the wait (so far)!

May 16th
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Jeremy Pierce-Sunia

what the heck??? when will this start??

Apr 30th
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