The Harm Done Podcast: Episode 2

We are sharing something deeply important — and we want to give full credit to the journalist who made this possible.This episode features Alicia’s first full interview with the Anchorage Police Department, originally published by investigative writer Amber Batts on November 7, 2025.The recording is an unedited, two-hour interview in which Alicia sat down with APD, turned over her phone, and told investigators everything she knew. Her only goal was simple: to get them to take her information seriously and look into the man she believed was responsible for murder.This interview exists within a much larger and deeply troubling context.The case of the Alaskan killer Brian Steven Smith — a white, South African-born man — stands as a chilling illustration of systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department and the Alaskan justice system. His crimes reveal a pattern of negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities.From the mishandling of evidence, to the lack of accountability, to the repeated failure to listen to women who came forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations — this case exposes the urgent need for policy reform and a fundamental overhaul in how justice is approached and delivered.This interview matters because of what it shows:how hard women had to fight to be heard,how many warnings went ignored,and how long danger was allowed to persist.We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow Amber Batts and support her ongoing investigative work at:👉 https://theharmdone.substack.com/Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.