XCIV: Satanic Panic: The McMartin Preschool Trial

The McMartin Preschool Allegations became one of the most infamous cases of the 1980s, sparking nationwide hysteria during the height of the “Satanic Panic.” What began as a single accusation quickly spiraled into years of courtroom battles, sensational headlines, and ruined lives. But behind the lurid claims of underground tunnels, secret rituals, and widespread abuse—what was the truth? In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the McMartin case from its explosive beginnings to its dramatic collapse. Was it a cautionary tale about fear and mass hysteria, or was something darker left unresolved? Join me as we dive into one of the most controversial and haunting chapters in modern history. 📚SOURCES: Nathan, Debbie. *Satan’s Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt*. HarperCollins, 1995. Victor, Jeffrey S. *Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend*. Open Court, 1993. Lanning, Kenneth. *Investigator’s Guide to Allegations of “Ritual” Child Abuse*. National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, FBI, 1992. Nathan, Debbie. “The Ritual Sex Abuse Hoax.” *The Village Voice*, 1990. Toubia, Nahid. “False Memories and Satanic Abuse: Lessons from McMartin.” *Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect*, 1996. 🔊NEWS AUDIO CLIPS USED:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=...https://youtu.be/MD5aT6kZ5MQ?s... #TrueCrimePodcast #McMartinPreschool #SatanicPanic #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastCoverArt #ParanormalPodcast #DarkHistory #CrimeDocumentary #InfamousTrials #CultCases #TrueCrimeObsessed