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#1023 - FFAF: X Posts and the McMartin Preschool "Satanic Panic"

The Counsel of Trent

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The McMartin Preschool Case: Mass Hysteria and Child Testimony

This chapter examines the notorious McMartin Preschool case, focusing on the widespread panic and misguided investigation into alleged satanic abuse. It highlights how children's suggestibility contributed to bizarre testimonies, underscoring the dangers of misinformation in legal contexts.

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