One story. Many scars. Endless hope.

A father gone. A family shattered. A silence that never left.
Inheritance of Silence is a gripping podcast unraveling the trauma left in the wake of a violent crime.
Through immersive storytelling, archival materials, and expert insights, Sean Alcorn confronts his past and the echoes of loss that shaped his future.

the Inheritance

of Silence

Some Inherit Stories. Others Inherit Silence.

PRODUCTION TEAM

At the heart of 

Inheritance of Silence

is a shared passion for storytelling, healing, and uncovering truth.

This father-daughter collaboration between Johan Heinrichs and Danika Peters blends investigative audio with trauma-informed storytelling to craft a podcast that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.


Johan Heinrichs, host and producer, brings years of experience through his work at Ark Podcasts and as producer of Journey With Care for CareImpact. His expertise in sound design and immersive storytelling ensures each episode is authentic, engaging, and emotionally gripping.


Danika Peters, co-producer, contributes her background in trauma care and community development. As a Trauma Care Trainer with CareImpact and facilitator of the Cost of Poverty Experience in Canada, she brings a nuanced lens to stories shaped by silence, loss, and resilience.


Together, Johan and Danika bridge the worlds of true crime, trauma care, and documentary storytelling—bringing untold stories to light and breaking the silence that trauma leaves behind.

Sean Alcorn’s journey is also captured in his book, Unfatherless: Finding the Way Home. Get your copy here

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