River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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Shattered Bones and a Split Liver: Uncovering the Tragic Story of Adam Mann
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Contenuto fornito da John Reedburg and John Reedburg Media. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da John Reedburg and John Reedburg Media o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.
Get a sneak peek of our newest series, "Tears For Black Boys," where we uncover the overlooked crime stories of black boys and men. Award-winning author John Reedburg's triple role as writer, producer, and director brings these narratives to life, while performer DeMarcus Dark lends his resonant voice. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments section as we prepare for the full launch. In this episode, we dive into a story from December 31st, 1983. Journalist/filmmaker Carole Langer was the first to shed light on the lives of four young children living in the Edenwald Houses of the Bronx. Her coverage revealed the horrifying abuse they endured at the hands of their parents, and exposed the failures of child services in protecting them. This tragic story ultimately resulted in the death of five-year-old Adam Mann, highlighting how these vulnerable children were abandoned by those meant to keep them safe.
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Contenuto fornito da John Reedburg and John Reedburg Media. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da John Reedburg and John Reedburg Media o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.
Get a sneak peek of our newest series, "Tears For Black Boys," where we uncover the overlooked crime stories of black boys and men. Award-winning author John Reedburg's triple role as writer, producer, and director brings these narratives to life, while performer DeMarcus Dark lends his resonant voice. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments section as we prepare for the full launch. In this episode, we dive into a story from December 31st, 1983. Journalist/filmmaker Carole Langer was the first to shed light on the lives of four young children living in the Edenwald Houses of the Bronx. Her coverage revealed the horrifying abuse they endured at the hands of their parents, and exposed the failures of child services in protecting them. This tragic story ultimately resulted in the death of five-year-old Adam Mann, highlighting how these vulnerable children were abandoned by those meant to keep them safe.
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