“Does My Son Have to Die For Someone to Help Us?" #truecrimestories #truecrimeshorts #crimejunkies
- Apr 2, 2026
- 0:41
- Short
Before Jo-Jo died, his father—a homicide detective—asked for help. He reported abuse and begged the system to act.
He asked one question: “Does my son have to die for someone to help us?” Months later, Jo-Jo was on life support.
Watch The Full Case Tagged Below. -------- Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers.
Text Ashley to chat this epsidoe and more: https://my.community.com/ashleyflowers?t=Hi%20Ashley%21
About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families.
Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie
Purchase Ashley’s highly anticipated second novel, The Missing Half now! | https://ashleyflowers.com/books
Brief Summary
JoJo King's tragic story highlights systemic failures in child protection.
Key points
- A Father's Desperate Plea. JoJo King's father, a homicide detective, struggles to get help for his abused son.
- JoJo's Tragic Fate. Months later, JoJo was on life support, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
