A Culture of Silence: The Franca Viola Story
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05/27/24 • 22 min
In December 1965, an armed gang abducted a 17-year-old girl from her home in a premeditated raid. Their ringleader had been stalking and intimidating the girl and her family for months before striking. He intended to abuse and humiliate her, breaking her down, until she agreed to marry him. The law was on his side, and if she refused, she would be shunned by her community. Instead, Franca Viola courageously took her attacker to court, in a trial that sent shockwaves through Italian society. This is her story.
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In December 1965, an armed gang abducted a 17-year-old girl from her home in a premeditated raid. Their ringleader had been stalking and intimidating the girl and her family for months before striking. He intended to abuse and humiliate her, breaking her down, until she agreed to marry him. The law was on his side, and if she refused, she would be shunned by her community. Instead, Franca Viola courageously took her attacker to court, in a trial that sent shockwaves through Italian society. This is her story.
Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
To find out more about Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast, visit the website, www.propensitypod.com. Here you will find detailed show notes, episode-related images, and a full list of sources used in this episode.
More from Rorie Jane McCormack on Medium.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here, and TikTok here. You can contact the show by email at [email protected].
Listen to the episode now. Available wherever you get podcasts.
Additional Music: Dishonest Vows R, Lies Beneath, The Velvet Twilight, Slip Stream
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
To find out more about Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast, visit the website, www.propensitypod.com. Here you will find detailed show notes, episode-related images, and a full list of sources used in this episode.
Read more from Rorie Jane McCormack on Medium.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here, and TikTok here. You can contact the show by email at [email protected].
Listen to the episode now. Available wherever you get podcasts.
Additional Music: Dishonest Vows R, Lies Beneath, The Velvet Twilight, Slip Stream
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