True Crime: Lorena Bobbitt

We discuss the case timeline of the four-part docuseries Lorena (2019) and comment on the intersectionality bias in the media and the volatile events surrounding the infamous severing of John Wayne Bobbitt’s penis on June 23, 1993. CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic details about sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, penile amputation, and replantation. Our first severed body part on the show! It’s perfectly acceptable to take a shot of your favorite brand of alcohol or non-alcoholic beverage each time we say the word penis in the episode. There will also be mention of White supremacist groups–this is a packed episode. Listener discretion is advised.Email: [email protected]: severedpodcast.comInstagram: @severed_podcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on RadioGardenStateAvailable on Rogue Media NetworkSourcesNetflix: Lorena (2019)Article: “Lorena Bobbitt Was A Late-Night Punchline. She’s Finally Getting Her Due” by Daniel Arkin (NBCNews)Article: “A Tale of Two Lorenas” by Marylou Tousignant and Bill Miler (The Washington Post)Article: “Man Tied to Third Street Bar Assault Receives Probation” by Mia Summerson (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)Article: “Marine Records on Abuse May Figure in Bobbitt Trial” by Maria E. Odum (The Washington Post)Article: “Field Guide to the Truth Teller: I Cannot Tell a Lie” by Elizabeth Svoboda (PsychologyToday)Article: “Who is Janna Bisutti, And What Role Did She Play in the Drama Between John and Lorena Bobbitt?” by Jill Sederstrom (OxygenTrueCrime)Journal Article: Henry, Nader, et al. “Successful Penile Replantation After Complete Amputation and 23 Hours Ischemia Time: The First in Reported Literature.” BMJ Case Reports Vol. 13,6 e234964. 29 Jun. 2020, doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-234964Niagara County Sherriff Post (FB): Todd Biro Arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices