TrueAnon Episode 394: Lawyers, Guns, and Tummies: Tribal Thumb Pt. 3 (preview)
Jul 24, 2024
Joined by Left in the Bay, the podcast explores Tribal Thumb, touching on federal infiltration, murder, crime, and communiques. Topics include the SLA shootout, Patty Hearst's kidnapping saga, a bizarre vegetarian restaurant, and Earl Satcher's impactful activism as a Black Panther member.
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Patty Hearst's SLA Story
- Patty Hearst, a surviving member of the SLA, was arrested and claimed to be brainwashed after kidnapping.
- Her defense was successful enough to avoid serious sentencing and she later had her sentence commuted by presidents.
Tribal Thumb's Historical Echo
- The tragic SLA story repeats in farcical form with the Tribal Thumb, led by charismatic ex-con Earl Satcher.
- This sets the stage for understanding Tribal Thumb's formation and activities.
Earl Satcher's Rise and Style
- Earl Satcher, aka Kitamba Chachuma, rose quickly from an LA armed robbery conviction to regional Black Panther director.
- He was known for his poetic, charismatic style and prison organizing in Soledad and Folsom.