WAND In Depth
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWAND In-Depth by WAND TV in Decatur, IL. On this show you will hear from award-winning journalist digging deeper into investigative stories from Central Illinois. The show features longer interviews, more details, and an in-depth look at the captivating stories you see on our air. This show will be released in seasons. To find more information on release dates head to www.wandtv.com.
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Episodes
The Governor’s Signature
March 10, 2021 17:50 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBAfter the tragic death of a toddler Illinois lawmakers were determined not to let another former DCFS child fall victim again. With help from the Governor progressive change is happening across the state. If you or someone you know is needing family assistance there is help. Baby TALK Decatur, IL: 217-475-2234 United Way: 211
Awaiting Their Fate
March 03, 2021 23:54 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBA child starved and froze to death. Now Ta'Naja's Barnes' mother and mother's live-in fiancé are in the hot seat, both facing hard prison time. We break down the drama in the courtroom. One admits guilt, but it's not the deal that has people talking. The other pleads their case to a jury. In this episode we take you through the trial.
The Hotline Call
February 24, 2021 23:44 - 15 minutes - 14 MBA toddler dies hungry and cold. Her mother and her mother's fiancé the primary suspects. Now all eyes on DCFS after a report is released on their involvement with the family. Documentation of a filthy home sparked social workers to remove the toddler from her parents care, but the toddler eventually was ordered to return home. Then months later a homicide investigation.
House of Horror
February 18, 2021 17:42 - 16 minutes - 15 MBDecatur police detectives walked inside a home, stunned by what they saw. It was cold, dirty, and reeked of garbage and feces. This comes after a frantic mother called 911 because her child wouldn't wake up. Once police arrived the scene quickly turned into a homicide investigation. Now two people are behind bars.
Cold, Starved and Dead
February 10, 2021 23:54 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBA frantic mother called 911 pleading for help after she couldn't wake her daughter up. When help arrived detectives witnessed a chilling sight, sparking a murder investigation. This episode we dive into the life Ta'Naja Barnes lived leading up to that cold February morning. For the full story visit www.wandtv.com
Trailer: Lost Innocence the Ta'Naja Barnes Story
January 28, 2021 22:38 - 39 seconds - 1.28 MBThis is WAND's new podcast called WAND In-Depth. Here we will dig deeper into our investigative news stories. Our first season will investigate the life, death, and trial of two-year-old Ta'Naja Barnes. A child who was found cold, dead, and wrapped in a urine-soaked blanket. We will hear from Ta'Naja's foster parent, detectives who were on scene the day of her death, and we will take you inside the courtroom where her parents took the stand. Join us right here on February 11th for e...