210. Echoes of Salem: Modern Witch Hunts and the Courts

Jumping off of our last forensic psych episode on true vs false confessions, we explore how moral panic has infiltrated our country's history from the beginning, and how it rose it's ugly head again in the 80's and 90's. It even lingers today (despite some major research in the right direction) in some legal cases and in politically-fueled phenomena.Cult Liter podcast episodeDevil and the Deep Blue Sea episodeLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod  Join our Patreon family!  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/   L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

Join us as we talk to author, attorney, and former CA State Assemblyman, Mike Gatto, about his book Noir By Necessity which covers the unsolved murder of his father here in Los Angeles.If you prefer to watch this conversation, go here!Mike Gatto's BookMike Gatto's websiteCrime Victim Resources Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) ProgramsVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) FundingNational Center for Victims of CrimeVictimConnect Helpline LANSC Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopodYou can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

It's Dr. Scott's birthday, so why not drop a re-release. This one felt appropriate. This week, the docs delve into the sequence of events that precipitated the tragic and disastrous "Zoot Suit" riots in Los Angeles. Despite the Zoot Suit riots receiving far less attention than deserved in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States, they represent a pivotal moment in both Los Angeles and national history. The docs investigate how the media exacerbated tensions by demonizing the Latino community, while also shedding light on the pervasive racism and marginalization perpetuated by industry and law enforcement through opinion pieces.Harvard Implicit Bias TestBerkshire Podcast FestivalYou can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

We now know a lot about false confessions and how they happen, but what does the research say about "true" confessions and how does it compare? We explore various cases associated with the various types of false confessions and give you an understanding into Mermory Distrust Syndrome.  Defense Diaries Karen Read coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@DefenseDiariesPod/streamsTruth & Justice- The Science of False Confessions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-false-confessions/id990753230?i=1000709773865Devil in the Deep Blue Sea: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea/id1778512810Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod  Join our Patreon family!  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/   L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

Join us as we talk to true crime producer and filmmaker, Michael Bayer, about his new docuseries, Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod  Join our Patreon family!  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/   L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

Today we look at the research associated with the trajectory of developing true hate for someone or a group of others. We also look at brain imaging research when it comes to fear and empathy, including across political party lines. We cover the Rwanda genocide and the rise in Asian hate crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Engage mindfully, folks!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod   Join our Patreon family!  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/   L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

Bonus episode time!Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute and we will be discussing the Columbia Mass Murderer Database and what we can learn about prevention.Dr. Girgis' book, On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness in the Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Satan-Demons-P...If you would like to watch this conversation please check it out here. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod  Join our Patreon family!  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/   L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

No guest this week- JUST US! We spend a live hour discussing updates in the Maura Murray case (new evidence, new suspect?), offender prison updates in the Slenderman case, and then jump int othe Zizian Cult out of California and the related murders across the nation. If you want to hear us talk more in depth about the Zizians, watch our appearance on Defense Diaries. Get started at factormeals.com/lansc50off and use code lansc50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

This week we explore the current AND historical animosity that arises between economic classes in times of financial crisis. If there were ever a time for “eat the rich” content to go viral, it’s now. Prices are up, wages are down, and Millennials and Gen Z are working harder than ever—for way less. Despite being the most educated generation, they’re drowning in debt while CEO pay has exploded—now 399 times what the average worker makes. Meanwhile, the middle class is shrinking and billionaires are multiplying like rabbits. So yeah, people are angry—and it’s not hard to see why. Looping in elements from our Attachment Theory AND Affluenza episodes, we'll discuss a few of the incidents currently in the national conversation.We cover the incidents, and post incident reactions, of the OceanGate disaster and the United healthcare CEO murder. For an Ad Free Experience, please consider joining our Patreon. As a bonus, you'll get access to our "Behind the Couch" episodes released on the secret podcast feed.You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

This week we get to have a discussion with our amazing colleague, co-creator Jason Usry.Jason  is a multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast media veteran with three movies produced with one in post-production and others currently in development.   He's the editor of some of your favorite podcasts (including this one), he's founder of Ear Cult, LLC - a company he's working to build into a multimedia storytelling empire.  He's an editor, consultant, creator, storyteller, journalist, and most importantly a friend.We discuss his newest project, Inconceivable: The Story of Temujin Kensu, an investigation into the 1986 murder of Scott Macklem. Kensu was convicted of the crime, but many believe he was wrongfully convicted. Jason discusses his commitment to approaching this case with an open mind, initially assuming Kensu’s innocence before uncovering more complex truths... revelations that are happening in real time.Inconceivable: The Story of Temujin KensuLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network