This podcast episode delves into the satanic panic that swept across the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s, fueled by conspiracy theories, misinformation, and lies. Law enforcement played a significant role, relying on questionable experts and training materials to identify and apprehend alleged Satanists, leading to wrongful convictions and lengthy prison sentences. The episode highlights the lack of factual basis and the dangers of uncritical acceptance of sensationalized claims.
