Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Sierra Crane Murdoch: True Crime in Indian Country
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Aug 29, 2022 AI Snips
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Lissa's upbringing
- Lissa Yellowbird grew up on the Fort Berthold Reservation, a quiet place where she felt free.
- Her mother, a professor, moved frequently, but Lissa maintained a strong connection to the reservation.
Lissa's addiction
- Childhood trauma and shame contributed to Lissa's struggles with addiction.
- Cycles of shame and addiction were exacerbated by having her children taken away.
Lissa's arrest and return
- Lissa was caught dealing and using meth, resulting in two concurrent 15-year prison sentences.
- She served only three years before returning to the reservation in 2009.