Aniah Blanchard

Jan 3, 2023

The tragic disappearance of Aniah Blanchard drives a powerful discussion on the need for new legislation to protect women. Her family’s heart-wrenching story raises crucial issues surrounding bail reform and the criminal justice system. The podcast highlights the impact of incarceration on those unable to afford bail and the system's reliance on plea bargaining. Exploring the balance between community safety and judicial discretion, it provides a thought-provoking view of systemic challenges revealed through Aniah's legacy.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Tragic Disappearance and Call for Bail Reform

02:19 • 25min

Exploring Incarceration, Bail Reform, and Judicial Discretion

27:44 • 4min

Exploring the Tension Between Bail Reform and Community Safety

31:37 • 6min

Ep 108: After a young woman disappears, her distraught parents campaign for new legislation that would protect other women from suffering the same fate as their daughter.

This is the Aniah Blanchard story

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An episode of 48 Hours
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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor,Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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