21-Satanic Panic~McMartin Family Preschool Trials

Send us Fan Mail(Content Trigger Warning: Child Sexual Abuse Allegations.)On May 12, 1983 Judy Johnson dropped off her 2 1/2 year old son, Billy,  for his first day at the popular family owned and operated McMartin Preschool.  Three month later, Judy Johnson (who was later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia) would make a call to police to report that her son had been molested by not only her estranged husband, but also a staff member at the McMartin preschool, 25 year old Ray Buckey. At one point in the case, it was publicized the seven teachers at McMartin had committed 115 sexual crimes, which later expanded to 321 counts. This case would be one of the most expensive criminal trials in American history, lasting 7 years and costing $15 million…with no convictions.   Did we mention this bizarre case was during the Satanic Panic era?SOURCE MATERIALS:McMartin Preschool: Anatomy of a Panic | Retro Report | The New York TimesThe McMartin Preschool Abuse Trial: An AccountThe McMartin Preschool trials - HISTORYThe McMartin Preschool Case: Satanic Panic and Child Sexual Abuse Allegations - A&E True Crime30 Years Later, Key Figures Reflect On McMartin Preschool Case - CBS Los AngelesThe McMartin Preschool Abuse Trial: An AccountDay-care sex-abuse hysteria - WikipediaNational Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Call  800.656.HOPEhttps://www.rainn.org/Hosted and edited by Amanda ScottCo-Hosted,  produced, researched, co-written and original graphic design by Pamela ScottOriginal music by Waves Entertainment Disclaimer by Chuck HaungsENMESHED is an OH NO! Production Check us out online at:https://www.enmeshedtruecrimepodcast.com/THANKS FOR LISTENING! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEWaves EntertainmentWaves Entertainment is a full-service event management company for any size event.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease review us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at: https://www.enmeshedtruecrimepodcast.com/reviews/new/It really helps us move up the charts!SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1889239/supportGet Your MERCH:http://tee.pub/lic/unb4ceiiQHw