
Secrets + Scandals 003: McMartin Family Preschool!
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09/18/19 • 53 min
Secrets + Scandals 003: McMartin Family Preschool
At the height of Satanic Panic in the 80s, a sexual abuse complaint at a family-run preschool leads to over 300 accounts of abuse and trials that went on for 7 years. But before you react with horror, let Ace and Katelyn’s summary of the scandal serve as a reminder to steer clear of assumptions before exploring every side of a story.
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Secrets + Scandals 003: McMartin Family Preschool
At the height of Satanic Panic in the 80s, a sexual abuse complaint at a family-run preschool leads to over 300 accounts of abuse and trials that went on for 7 years. But before you react with horror, let Ace and Katelyn’s summary of the scandal serve as a reminder to steer clear of assumptions before exploring every side of a story.
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Need even more Beyond the Secret in your life? JOIN PATREON!
Be part of the discussion and share your thoughts and insights: BEYOND THE SECRET PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!
Another account to mindlessly scroll through? FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!
Have a secret you want to share? Send an email to: [email protected]
I would love you forever if you would leave a 5 Star Review– anything less, I am too sensitive for. If you hate me or the podcast– please don’t tell me.
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