EPISODE · Jul 31, 2020 · 43 MIN
MURDERED: Heather Heyer (Part 2 of 2) | Charlottesville, VA 2017
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Charlottesville, 2017. The aftermath of a violent encounter reveals systemic complexities and cries for accountability. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Part two takes a scrutinizing look at the echoes of Heather Heyer's sacrifice, examining justice's slow crawl forward. The aftermath stirred reflection both within personal spheres and the broader legislative realm, reframing dialogues on communal reconciliation. This episode presents tense courtroom moments and narratives propelled by fraught exploration of systemic dysfunctions. Sensitive themes included—advised caution. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In April 2017, following some months of debate, Charlottesville voted to remove the statue of Robert E Lee. But this stalled in early May, when a temporary injunction issued by the court prohibited the removal of the statue for another 6 months. By this time, the city’s former Lee Park had become the preferred venue for various neo-Confederate and far right wing political groups to hold public events in Charlottesville. This included demonstrations protesting the removal of the statues. These protests were met with peaceful resistance from anti-racism counter-protestors, but tensions between the two groups usually escalated. Attempts to keep them separated weren’t always successful, and intervention by law enforcement only served to further incite backlash from both sides. It’s against this socio-political backdrop that today’s story unfolded.Visit us online at ObscuraCrimePodcast.com Checkout our other podcasts at itsArcLightMedia.com Support the Obscura podcast and access the exclusive Black Label episodes by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast (Sources can be found on our website) Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: Heather Heyer (Part 2 of 2) | Charlottesville, VA 2017
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