Episode 10: Madalyn Murray O'Hair (The Most Hated Woman in America)

08/23/20 • 29 min

How did activist atheist and Most Hated Woman in America Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her family end up dismembered, burned, and buried? Find out today on Controversial Figures.

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Episode Sources:

My San Antonio. The True Story Behind the San Antonio Kidnapping and Murder. https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/true-crime-SA-kidnapping-murder-Madalyn-OHair-11017782.php
Newsweek Madalyn Murray O'Hair Biopic https://www.newsweek.com/madalyn-murray-ohair-most-hated-woman-america-netflix-atheism-biopic-574697
NYT. Bodies Identified as Those of Missing Athiest and Kin. https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/16/us/bodies-identified-as-those-of-missing-atheist-and-kin.html
Wikipedia Madalyn Murray O'Hair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O%27Hair
Music: The 6 is Silent by Skyjelly

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08/23/20 • 29 min

Controversial Figures - Episode 10: Madalyn Murray O'Hair (The Most Hated Woman in America)

Transcript

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Madalyn Murray O'Hair had quite the reputation in America, and it was not a positive one for many. Madalyn, a proud Athiest, was best known for her many challenges taken to the courts, ultimately leading to school prayer be deemed unconstitutional and banned in 1963. This ruling lead to Madalyn becoming an instant media star due to her brusque delivery of divisive opinions and the ratings those drove.

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Madlyn Murray O'Hair would be called The Most Hated Woman in

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