Uncover: Calls From a Killer S31 E5: The blip | The Banned Teacher
Jan 10, 2025
Jeanie McKay, a former student of a predatory music teacher, shares her harrowing journey of abuse and the courage it took to report her abuser. She recounts the haunting memories of her teenage years, where she faced the trauma of a relationship marked by manipulation. The conversation delves into the emotional scars left by such experiences and the importance of community for survivors. Jeanie emphasizes the need for accountability in educational environments, shining a light on the systemic failures that often protect abusers over victims.
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56 Notches
- Jeanie McKay kept a desk with 56 notches, each marking an instance of sexual intercourse with her music teacher.
- The desk became key evidence years later when she reported the abuse.
Parallel Paths
- Jeanie and Anne-Marie, survivors of the same abuser, connected after decades.
- Their parallel lives, marked by early marriages, divorces, and similar abuse experiences, intertwined.
Grooming and Abuse
- Jeanie's music teacher groomed her and other students with dinners, drinks, and special treatment.
- The abuse, which occurred in his car and on band trips, started after a Royal Regiment of Canada Band practice.