Jacqueline Mitchum

Caroline Kitchener, a Washington Post reporter, delves into the haunting story of Patience Frazier, who faced manslaughter charges under a century-old abortion law after a miscarriage. Frazier's plight reveals the daunting legal complexities surrounding reproductive rights. Jacqueline Mitchum, a sheriff's deputy, shares her emotional conflicts during the investigation. The discussion highlights the broader implications of prosecuting women in a post-Roe landscape, illuminating the intersection of personal tragedy and systemic injustice.