Spiraling into Darkness: The Lisa McPherson Tragedy pt2 (A True Crime Podcast)

Sinners and Secrets: SINS OF SCIENTOLOGY

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What happens when medical advice collides with religious belief? This episode of "Sins of Scientology" takes you to November 18, 1995, to unravel the unsettling events surrounding Lisa McPherson's car accident and her ensuing public breakdown. We reconstruct that chaotic day through the eyes of first responders and delve into Lisa's strange behavior, which ultimately led her to Morton Plant Hospital. The tension between Scientology's strict doctrines and the hospital's medical protocols forms the crux of this tragic narrative, highlighting the significant conflicts that arose during her ER visit.
Join us as we explore the stories of key figures like Judy Goldsberry Weber, Annie Morrow, and Humberto Fontana, who were integral in managing Lisa's case under the Church's watchful eye. From opposing a psychiatric evaluation to ensuring her discharge, we shine a light on the lengths to which church members went to adhere to their faith while ostensibly supporting Lisa. This episode provides a riveting examination of the controversies and complexities that shadowed Lisa McPherson's last days, revealing the powerful influence of Scientology on her fate.
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Resources:
TampaBay.com/St/Petersburg Times
LisaFiles.com
https://markrathbun.blog
LisaMcPherson.org
https://tonyortega.substack.com
https://www.cs.cmu.edu
https://www.youtube.com/@MarkBunker
Inside Scientology by Janet Reitman
Clearwater Police Dept.
MEDICAL EXAMINER District SIX

https://youtube.com/@SinsofScientology?si=w_r1XkNawsDAgjPg

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. The Accident: Officer J Farro (00:02:21)

3. Officer Stonelakes's Recollection (00:03:39)

4. Bonnie Portolano's Recollection (00:04:35)

5. Kim Brennan's Recollection (00:08:27)

6. Joe Price's Recollection (00:12:45)

7. The Maestro: Bennetta Slaughter (00:16:41)

8. According to Alain Kartuzinski (00:17:35)

9. According to Dr. Jeanne DuCuypere (00:21:52)

10. According to Judy Goldsberry-Weber (00:25:35)

11. According to Annie Mora (00:28:29)

12. Recollection of Humberto Fontana (00:31:39)

13. According to Emma Louise-Shamehorn (00:34:28)

14. We Have Questions! (00:36:55)

15. Outro (00:39:25)

16. The Children of Scientology (00:40:40)