The topic of 'Abuse and trauma' is central to the narratives presented in the podcast episodes, which delve into the complex and often devastating effects of trauma and abuse on individuals.

In the episode 'Wild Crime: A Gruesome Discovery | S2 Ep. 1', the childhood experiences of abuse, poverty, and trauma are cited as likely contributors to the psychopathic behavior and obsessions of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, highlighting the link between past trauma and future criminal actions.

Similarly, the episode '#283: Missing Boy Discovered After 8 Years - Turns Out His Family Was Holding Him Captive The Whole Time' focuses on the alleged abuse and trauma experienced by Rudy Farias at the hands of his own mother, including physical, mental, and emotional abuse, and the lasting impact this had on him during his captivity.