028: Wyland’s Story and Wyland’s Law: Turning Filicide Loss into Advocacy

In this episode, Hope Hooton speaks with Christy Camara about her son Wyland, who was killed at age 10 on March 2, 2020, when his father shot him and then himself. Christy describes the shock of arriving to crime scene tape, being taken to the police station without answers, and later saying goodbye at the hospital. She shares memories of traveling with Wyland and how grief reshaped her identity as a mother into advocacy. Christy explains how a restraining order with a firearm prohibition was not entered into California’s system for over eight months, allowing her ex-husband to legally buy a gun, and how this led to Wyland’s Law, passed in California in October 2025, requiring timely entry and verification. She also discusses her book, website, community birthday events honoring Wyland, and her work with Pierce’s Pledge to educate legal professionals and promote safe firearm storage during custody disputes.

Check out Christy Camara's website here:

Wyland’s Mom

TRIGGER WARNING:

This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

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