EPISODE · Jan 9, 2019 · 37 MIN
Baltimore: Unmasking Darkness with Jane Doe
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
Baltimore: Unmasking Darkness with Jane Doe includes Ryan White discussing The Keepers and Jane Doe's revelations…Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What this episode covers
In the first part of this compelling two-episode feature, "Sister Cathy: Unmasking Darkness with Jane Doe and The Keepers' Director," we welcome two key figures who have played a important role in bringing the chilling story of Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder to the public eye.Ryan White, the director of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary series "The Keepers," joins us to peel back the layers on the creation and impact of the series. With a director's precision and a storyteller's grace, White takes us behind the scenes, sharing the challenges and triumphs of documenting one of the most harrowing and enigmatic true crime stories of our time.Beside him is Jean Wehner, a woman of extraordinary courage whose testimony as Jane Doe became the cornerstone of the case against Father Joseph Maskell and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Jean's narrative is more than a survivor's tale; it's a beacon for truth and justice in the face of staggering adversity.Together, Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins engage in a deeply revealing conversation with their guests, revealing the hidden abuses within Baltimore's religious institutions and the powerful ripple effects of "The Keepers." Listeners will hear firsthand the emotional and societal aftermath of the series, as well as Jean's personal journey from anonymity as Jane Doe to a fearless advocate and voice for survivors everywhere.This episode is not just a recount of past events but a continued call to action, reminding us all that the pursuit for answers doesn't stop with a documentary, it starts there. Tune in for an unflinching look at the past, insights into the ongoing fight for justice, and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of times.Jean Wehner's book "Conversations with My Self: A Collection of Poems," referenced can be found on Amazon. Correction: The judge Jean speaks of is named Hilary Caplan.Visit us online at itsfoulplay.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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