American Scandal The Woman Who Sold Babies | The Cold Hard Hand | 4
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Jun 10, 2025 In the shadows of Memphis, Georgia Tann thrives in her black-market baby trading scheme, building a powerful empire. As health issues arise, so do cracks in her operation, revealing a mix of treachery and advocacy. A couple faces heart-wrenching choices against a backdrop of societal pressure in their pursuit of adoption. Whispers of child trafficking grow as activists push for justice. The final days of Tann unravel as legal challenges mount, exposing systemic failures and a legacy that impacts child welfare for generations.
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Parents Choose Sick Baby Against Advice
- Harold Parker challenges Georgia Tann's judgment and chooses a sickly baby girl over a healthy boy.
- Despite Tann's disapproval, the Parkers decide to adopt and invest $500 for the infant's care.
Exempting TCHS From Oversight
- The Tennessee Children's Home Society manipulated state law to avoid licensing and inspections.
- This legal exemption allowed unchecked abuse and neglect at the facility.
Reporter Sees Secret Child Burial
- A reporter witnesses a shadowy figure secretly burying a child at the TCHS home late at night.
- Despite suspicions, he delays reporting the event for years, allowing more concealment of abuses.
