River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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Families Living a 'Nightmare' Plead for Help in Finding Missing Loved Ones
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The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these families endure long investigations, discriminatory practices, and a lack of faith in law enforcement. The text emphasizes the need for a more equitable approach to missing persons cases and the devastating impact these disparities have on families who are left grappling with uncertainty and the burden of searching for their loved ones.
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The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these families endure long investigations, discriminatory practices, and a lack of faith in law enforcement. The text emphasizes the need for a more equitable approach to missing persons cases and the devastating impact these disparities have on families who are left grappling with uncertainty and the burden of searching for their loved ones.
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