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The Baby Thief

The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption
Book • 2009
The Baby Thief is a riveting narrative that exposes the crimes of Georgia Tann, who popularized adoption in the United States but did so through horrific means.

Tann stole children from poor families, often using coercion, falsified records, and corruption within the legal and medical systems.

Her actions led to the deaths of hundreds of children and left a lasting impact on American adoption laws.

The book draws on true life stories from Tann's victims and their families, providing a detailed and emotionally charged account of her atrocities and their long-lasting effects.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended to learn more about Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society.
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The Woman Who Sold Babies | The Judge's Daughter | 1
Recommended for learning more about Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society.
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The Woman Who Sold Babies | The Cold Hard Hand | 4
Recommended to learn more about Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society.
The Woman Who Sold Babies | Supply and Demand | 2
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Robert Evans
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Sofiya Alexandra
while discussing the life and crimes of Georgia Tann.
Part Two: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
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Josh Clark
as the author of the book about Georgia Tann.
The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann
Recommended to learn more about Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
Mentioned by
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Robert Evans
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Sophia Alexandra
while discussing the history of adoption in the United States.
Part One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)

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