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The Mysterious Disappearance of Georgia Tann, Part 1
17:56 - 20:00 (02:03)
Georgia Tann, a social worker in the 1920s through the 1950s, became notorious for kidnapping and selling children from poor families to wealthy families. The story of how she operated and was eventually caught is explored in this podcast series.
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Belula George Tan, born in Philadelphia, Mississippi in 1891, experienced life in a segregated America where racism and violence were rampant.
17:56 - 18:50 (00:54)
Mississippi
Summary
Belula George Tan, born in Philadelphia, Mississippi in 1891, experienced life in a segregated America where racism and violence were rampant.
ChapterThe Mysterious Disappearance of Georgia Tann, Part 1
EpisodePart One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Barbara Raymond, the author of "The Baby Thief," explores the story of Georgia Tan who kidnapped and sold children for profit.
18:50 - 20:00 (01:09)
Georgia Tan
Summary
Barbara Raymond, the author of "The Baby Thief," explores the story of Georgia Tan who kidnapped and sold children for profit. Tan's influential connections allowed her to get away with these heinous crimes for decades, and the story sheds light on the treatment of babies during this time period.