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This podcast explores the satanic panic of the 80s and 90s, including a notorious training video on satanic crimes. It also discusses the controversy surrounding US Route 666, its renaming to 491, and the impact on collisions and deaths along the highway.
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- Law enforcement played a significant role in perpetuating the satanic panic through training officers to investigate baseless claims of satanic crimes.
- Media coverage and sensationalized TV news specials contributed to spreading unfounded fears about satanic cults and perpetuated the satanic panic.
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The Satanic Panic and Law Enforcement's Role
During the 1980s and 1990s, there was a widespread fear of satanic cults in the US, fueled by conspiracy theories, misinformation, and media coverage. Law enforcement played a crucial role in perpetuating these fears, with police departments training officers on how to spot and investigate satanic crimes. However, many of these claims were baseless, relying on repressed memories and sensationalized stories. The satanic panic led to numerous false accusations, wrongful convictions, and ruined lives. As public awareness grew and the media started to discredit these claims, the panic gradually subsided.
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