Player FM 앱으로 오프라인으로 전환하세요!
Ep. 78 - Yours in Murder: Son of Sam & Satanic Panic
Manage episode 436937012 series 3360778
In this spine-chilling episode we explore the dark and intertwined histories of David Berkowitz, the notorious "Son of Sam," and the widespread hysteria of the Satanic Panic. We begin by delving into the terrifying spree of murders committed by Berkowitz in the 1970s, unraveling the twisted mind of a killer who claimed to be driven by demonic forces.
As we uncover Berkowitz’s story, we segue into the broader cultural phenomenon of the Satanic Panic that gripped the 1980s and early 1990s. We examine how fear, paranoia, and sensationalism fueled widespread allegations of Satanic rituals, leading to countless investigations, wrongful accusations, and a moral panic that swept across the United States.
We discuss the impact of these events on society, law enforcement, and the justice system. This episode offers a compelling look at how fear and myth can intertwine, creating a dangerous and lasting legacy that we are still recovering from today.
Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on:
Facebook: @whattheforensics
Instagram: @whattheforenics
Twitter: @WTForensicsPod
YouTube: @whattheforensics
For more details about the hosts, episode details, sources, and images related to each episode, check out our website at http://www.whattheforensics.ca
Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
85 에피소드
Manage episode 436937012 series 3360778
In this spine-chilling episode we explore the dark and intertwined histories of David Berkowitz, the notorious "Son of Sam," and the widespread hysteria of the Satanic Panic. We begin by delving into the terrifying spree of murders committed by Berkowitz in the 1970s, unraveling the twisted mind of a killer who claimed to be driven by demonic forces.
As we uncover Berkowitz’s story, we segue into the broader cultural phenomenon of the Satanic Panic that gripped the 1980s and early 1990s. We examine how fear, paranoia, and sensationalism fueled widespread allegations of Satanic rituals, leading to countless investigations, wrongful accusations, and a moral panic that swept across the United States.
We discuss the impact of these events on society, law enforcement, and the justice system. This episode offers a compelling look at how fear and myth can intertwine, creating a dangerous and lasting legacy that we are still recovering from today.
Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on:
Facebook: @whattheforensics
Instagram: @whattheforenics
Twitter: @WTForensicsPod
YouTube: @whattheforensics
For more details about the hosts, episode details, sources, and images related to each episode, check out our website at http://www.whattheforensics.ca
Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
85 에피소드
Усі епізоди
×플레이어 FM에 오신것을 환영합니다!
플레이어 FM은 웹에서 고품질 팟캐스트를 검색하여 지금 바로 즐길 수 있도록 합니다. 최고의 팟캐스트 앱이며 Android, iPhone 및 웹에서도 작동합니다. 장치 간 구독 동기화를 위해 가입하세요.