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The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann

Apr 25, 2024
46:39
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The podcast explores the dark crimes of Georgia Tann, a kidnapper who sold babies from poor families to the wealthy. It delves into the historical context of orphan care, the tragic cases of victims like Rose Harvey and highlights the shocking details of adoption fraud and trafficking horrors. The episode also uncovers the mental trauma caused by family separation and the corrupt connections of Tann with influential figures to manipulate adoption laws.
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  • Georgia Tann kidnapped babies from poor families to sell to wealthy ones through manipulative tactics.
  • Corrupt officials like Judge Camille Kelly and Mayor Boss Crump aided Georgia Tann in manipulating adoption laws.

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Georgia Tan's Manipulative Tactics in Adoption

Georgia Tan used manipulative tactics such as falsifying birth records and kidnapping babies to sell them to wealthy families. She targeted wealthy customers in New York and California, charging exorbitant amounts for adoptions. Tan's adoption drives, ads, and secrecy in adoption laws further facilitated her exploitative practices.

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