About this episode
With escalating abuse and violence, a father becomes a husband, and very likely a killer. Sharon takes on a new identity, leaving her old life and her sense of self behind. A supposed accident leaves Michael in foster care as authorities discover his family was never who they said they were. Girl in the Picture Podcast is a companion to the documentary coming to Netflix on July 6, 2022. The podcast is a standalone audio documentary and can be listened to before or after watching the film. If you are hoping to avoid spoilers, we recommend watching the film before listening to episode 3. Girl in the Picture Podcast is brought to you by Netflix and Main Event Media. Narrator: Skye Borgman Writer and Producer: Anna Priestland Executive Producers: Emily Bon and Jimmy Fox for Main Event Media, Skye Borgman and Matt Birkbeck. Sound Editor: Joel Porter Sound Designer and Mixer: Reed Thomas Lawrence Original Music Composition by: Jimmy Stofer Based on the books “A Beautiful Child" and “Finding Sharon” by Matt Birkbeck. Special Thanks: Joe Fitzpatrick, Karen Parsley, Charles Engles, Merle Bean, and Mary Dufresne. If you are in need of support on any of the issues related to this podcast, please reach out to someone. If you need to talk with someone, but aren't sure which service is best for you, Victim Connect Resource Center can help you. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or or online using a safe computer at www.thehotline.org National Sexual Violence Resource Centre National Human Trafficking Hotline Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Text: 233733 ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline Hotline: 1 (800) 422 – 4453 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and text. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 1 (800) 843 – 5678 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hotline: 1 (800) 662 – 4357