34: Satanic Panic and the McMartin Preschool Case

<div>Judy Johnson was horrified when her 3-year-old son told her he'd been abused by a teacher at his preschool. So, too, was her community. Soon, hundreds of parents throughout Manhattan Beach, California, heard horrifying tales from their children describing sexual abuse, animal torture and even murder in a case that epitomizes what came to be known as the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://allform.com/lp/cotc/partner">Allform</a>: Customize your sofa at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. Go to <a href="http://www.allform.com/cotc">www.allform.com/cotc</a> for 20% off!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.swheatscoop.com/">SwheatScoop</a>: Planet and pet-friendly kitty litter.  Get a $5 off coupon at <a href="http://www.swheatscoop.com">www.swheatscoop.com</a>.</li> <li> <a href="https://bestfiends.com/">Best Fiends</a>: Download the 5star-rated puzzle game FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.</li> </ul>