In this powerful follow-up to our Brittney Wood Case Breakdown, Sean and Myles sit down with Stephanie Hanke, Brittney’s stepmother, for her first in-depth public interview. Stephanie shares what life was really like for Brittney before her 2012 disappearance from Mobile, Alabama — the abuse she survived, the secrets she carried, and the disturbing family history that may have led to her vanishing.

This interview reveals never-before-heard details about:

Brittney’s childhood trauma and testimony against her abusive step-grandfather

The toxic family dynamics surrounding her disappearance

Her relationship with Donnie Holland, the uncle she was last seen with

The shocking discovery of a multi-generational sex-abuse ring

The unanswered questions about Donnie’s mysterious death and Brittney’s missing phone data

Stephanie’s heartbreaking honesty paints a vivid picture of a young woman who tried to end the cycle of abuse — and may have paid the ultimate price for it.

If you have information about Brittney Wood’s disappearance, contact law enforcement or reach out through official case channels.