The Murder of Judith Barsi
When fame was not enough to save a child
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76 mins
Explore the tragic killing of child actress Judith Barsi, whose rising fame was overshadowed by a violent home life. Discover how warning signs of abuse were missed before a devastating murder that shocked Hollywood.
Ep 1:
The Voice Behind Ducky
Meet Judith Barsi, the ten-year-old voice of Ducky and Anne-Marie, whose bright talent hid a terrifying home life that Hollywood never saw coming.
Ep 2:
A Fortress in Canoga Park
Behind Canoga Park's spiked fence, Joseph Barsi's rage simmers as Maria and Judith's American Dream curdles into a cycle of threats, secrets, and violence.
Ep 3:
The Knife at Her Throat
A trip to the Bahamas becomes a turning point when Joseph's threats escalate to a blade against his daughter's throat—and a system meant to help fails her.
Ep 4:
The Final Night in Canoga Park
On one warm July night, Joseph Barsi's years of threats become horrifying reality, ending his family's life in a house that once held so much promise.
Ep 5:
Everyone Knew, No One Acted
From neighbors to social workers, countless people saw the warning signs of Judith's abuse—so why did no one stop the tragedy before it was too late?
Ep 6:
Concrete Angel: A Legacy Remembered
Decades later, Judith Barsi's memory endures through eerie hauntings, a headstone reading 'Yep, yep, yep,' and a legacy that outshines her father's darkness.
