Podcast

Burden of Guilt

True Crime

For one mother, believing the truth cost her everything.

After a contentious divorce, Cindy was ready to begin again. To her surprise, she found a new partner, Kenny. Days after their engagement came a devastating allegation that Kenny abused her 9-year-old son.

To Cindy, the facts behind the accusation didn’t add up. She believed the claims had less to do with reality, and more to do with retribution by her ex-husband.

As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth.

Her decision led to years of frustrating court battles and a war over what really happened.

In the third season of Burden of Guilt, one family’s painful unraveling raises difficult questions about loyalty, manipulation, and what happens when the people you love no longer agree on what is true.

You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

The first season of Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!Make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

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#36
Episodes
46
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

46 episodes, from the first

  1. Introducing: Burden of Guilt Trailer

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt is an emotionally harrowing audio docu-series that tells the story of Tracyraquel Berns, a woman who has spent four decades at the center of one of the most bizarre and disturbing criminal cases in American History – surrounding the devastating and mysterious death of her baby brother. This podcast explores Tracyraquel’s pursuit for justice and her journey to confront the burden of guilt she has carried with her for the majority of her life.

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    2 min

Season 1

  1. Age of Innocence | EP 1 | Season 1

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    The loss of her baby brother has haunted Tracyraquel Berns ever since she was 2 years old. Growing up, her questions about her brother’s death were met with beatings from her father. As an adult, Tracyraquel did her own investigation and what she discovered would change everything. It caused a burden that she would carry with her for the rest of her life. That burden of guilt coupled with a nagging suspicion that there was more to the story, led Tracyraquel to revisit her abusive and dysfunctional childhood in a quest for the whole truth. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Nancy Glass.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  2. Physics | EP 2 | Season 1

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    Tracyraquel was always unsure how her baby brother died. When she finally got access to the official medical report, it felt suspicious and incomplete. But the more questions she asked, the more people dismissed her...except for one person. His shocking revelation and a simple lesson in physics pushed Tracyraquel to get law enforcement involved. Together, they’d go to war to expose the truth.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  3. Ashes to Ashes | EP 3 | Season 1

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    With Jan’s upcoming parole hearing, Tracyraquel was in a race against time to keep her father behind bars. So Tracyraquel pressed her mother for any information that would keep him in prison. After a fateful phone call, her mother’s admission about the day Matthew died was shocking. But it also led investigators to do something nobody could imagine 27 years later.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  4. The Body Keeps the Score | EP 4 | Season 1

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    With Jan Barry Sandlin’s murder trial approaching, Prosecutors unearth new evidence that changes their entire understanding of the case. As the trial begins, Tracyraquel confronts one of her toughest challenges yet; coming face to face with Jan Barry Sandlin in the courtroom. This is the first time Tracyraquel has been in the same room with her father since she was a little girl. The trial and the long road to justice for baby Matthew begins.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  5. Game On | EP 5 | Season 1

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    With the trial underway, Kathie takes the stand to recount what happened to her baby boy on the day he died. As the defense questions Kathie on all the inconsistencies, information from outside the courtroom brings the proceedings to a sudden halt. This new revelation could alter Tracyraquel’s pursuit of justice for her brother Matthew forever.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  6. Battlefield | EP 6 | Season 1

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    After Judge Fuller declared a mistrial, the Prosecution must once again set out to prove that Tracyraquel’s father, Jan Barry Sandlin killed her baby brother. As the second trial begins, the Defense comes prepared with an entirely new strategy. Would trial 2 be the time justice is finally served for Matthew?

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  7. Are You Kidding Me? | EP 7 | Season 1

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    The jury from Jan Barry Sandlin’s second trial returns a verdict. When it seems like Tracyraquel would finally find justice for Matthew, the defense comes back with a new strategy. A new advocate steps in for Jan Barry Sandlin. Tracyraquel shares more about the two souls she feels are connected to her story.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  8. The Last Word | EP 8 | Season 1

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    In the season finale of Burden of Guilt, Nancy and Tracyraquel discuss what this podcast journey has been like for her and clear up some unanswered questions with new details revealed in the series. We also sit down with the people closest to Tracyraquel and hear how her strength, bravery, and compassion have impacted them for the better.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  9. Let's Go Back to 1974 | BONUS | Season 1 Bonus

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    If this case happened after 1974, would there have been a different outcome? In this bonus episode, we explore that question with some background on the groundbreaking legislation known as CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act). We also look at the history of people’s understanding and perception of child abuse.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please reach out and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

    To report a case of child abuse, please contact your local police department or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.422.4453.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  10. Burden of Guilt the Docuseries | BONUS | Season 1 Bonus

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    Paramount+ has turned Burden of Guilt into a docuseries. Nancy Glass talks with Executive Producer Jon Hirsch about the upcoming three-part docuseries. You can stream, Burden of Guilt starting February 4th on Paramount+.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  11. Jan Berry Sandlin | BONUS | Season 1 Bonus

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    Jan Berry Sandlin talked with Nancy for the upcoming Burden of Guilt docuseries on Paramount Plus. Hear a portion of their conversation in this special bonus episode. You can stream, Burden of Guilt starting February 4th on Paramount Plus.

    If you would like to reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team, email us at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  12. Introducing the Burden of Guilt Docu-series | BONUS | Season 1 Bonus

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE!

    And make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!

    We’re excited to present Burden of Guilt, the docuseries. This is an exclusive version of the official Paramount+ Burden of Guilt trailer. To learn more about Tracyraquel's harrowing story, finally see the individuals you met on the podcast and hear new voices who have never spoken before on the case, tune in to Burden of Guilt the docuseries. You can stream the entire series beginning February 4th, exclusively on Paramount Plus.

    Burden of Guilt | Official Trailer (2025)

    Official Press Release

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    3 min

  13. The Burden of Truth: Tracyraquel’s Journey for Justice | BONUS | Season 1 Bonus

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    In this emotional interview with Nancy Glass, Tracyraquel shares how the Burden of Guilt docuseries affected her life. You can watch the entire Burden of Guilt docuseries right now, exclusively on Paramount+.

    Reach out to the Burden of Guilt Team at burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

Season 2

  1. Introducing: Burden of Guilt Season 2 Trailer

    Show notes

    Burden of Guilt Season 2, hosted by Nancy Glass, tells the story of a devastating lie that sent an innocent man to prison for life—until a confession changed everything, forcing a reckoning with guilt, justice, and redemption.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  2. The First Confession | EP 1 | Season 2

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Bobby Gumpright spent much of his childhood perfecting the art of evasion—lying, cheating, and outrunning accountability. Until, at eighteen, he made a lethal decision he could never undo. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Nancy Glass.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

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    42 min

  3. A Fait Accompli | EP 2 | Season 2

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Jermaine Hudson’s life was shaped by instability, loss, and early encounters with police. When he became a father in 1999, it felt like a second chance. Instead, a traffic stop set off an injustice that tore him from his family and sent him to one of America’s harshest prisons for life.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

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    38 min

  4. The Front Gate | EP 3 | Season 2

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Bobby Gumpright finally explains the lie he told on March 1, 1999—and how he crafted a story that cost Jermaine Hudson decades of freedom. Jermaine describes surviving his years in Angola. And a closer look at courtroom testimony exposes Bobby’s manipulation of the jury.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  5. “Wow. Whoa. Damn.” | BONUS | Season 2 Bonus

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Jermaine Hudson and Bobby Gumpright react to surprising information they are learning for the first time through listening to the podcast.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

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    6 min

  6. Tell Me Your Story | EP 4 | Season 2

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    After the 2000 trial, Bobby Gumpright’s addiction spiraled and placed him in situations that could have turned fatal. As his lies closed in, a divine voice urged him to come clean —setting him on a journey across Louisiana to do the right thing.

    You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

    See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

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