Collier Landry - Producer of A Murder in Mansfield

Please note - This episode of Footnotes on Crime was recorded in February 2026, two months before the passing of Collier’s father, Dr. John Francis Boyle Jr., in April 2026. We reached out to Collier for his consent to share this episode, which he very graciously granted. 

In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Collier Landry, survivor, cinematographer, podcast host, and advocate whose life story has become a powerful testament to resilience, healing, and reclaiming identity after unimaginable trauma.

At the age of eleven, Collier’s world changed forever when his father murdered his mother. In an act of extraordinary courage, Collier later testified in court against his father, helping secure his conviction. Decades later, he would confront that trauma publicly through the critically acclaimed documentary A Murder in Mansfield, an intimate exploration of grief, truth, reconciliation, and survival.

About the Episode

What happens after the headlines fade and the verdict is delivered?

In this deeply personal and profoundly moving conversation, Collier shares his story from his own perspective, reflecting on childhood trauma, survival, healing, and the long process of rebuilding a life shaped by violence and public scrutiny.

Drawing on years of therapy, advocacy work, filmmaking, and survivor support, Collier discusses the realities often left out of true crime narratives, including grief, identity, recovery, and the lifelong impact of navigating trauma.

He also reflects on creating A Murder in Mansfield, returning to his hometown to confront his past, and how storytelling became part of his healing process.

Trauma, Survival, and Reclaiming Your Narrative

Collier’s work challenges the way society engages with crime stories, shifting the focus away from perpetrators and toward the experiences of survivors and families.

In this episode, he discusses the importance of creating spaces where survivors feel heard, the responsibility involved in telling deeply personal stories, and the ways trauma can shape identity, relationships, and purpose.

Our conversation is raw, honest, compassionate, and deeply reflective, exploring not only survival, but what it means to rebuild, advocate, and find meaning after devastating loss. A truly unforgettable conversation and a fitting finale to season one.

What We Cover

• Collier’s personal story and childhood experience
• Testifying against his father and navigating public attention
• Trauma, grief, and the process of healing
• The making of A Murder in Mansfield
• Survivor advocacy and reclaiming personal narrative
• The justice system from a survivor’s perspective
• The role of storytelling in recovery and understanding trauma

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a conversation about crime. It is an exploration of survival, resilience, and the lifelong journey of healing after trauma.

Collier offers an extraordinarily honest perspective on what it means to live beyond tragedy and transform pain into advocacy, empathy, and purpose. His story is a reminder that while trauma may shape us, it does not have to define us.

Listen Now

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