Raising Hell: Chapter One - Once Upon a Time in Omaha (E389)
Summary
This episode introduces "Raising Hell," a new mini-series investigating the 1988 Franklin Community Credit Union scandal in Omaha, Nebraska. Hosts Jack Laroche and Julian Field explore how a financial fraud case involving Larry King Jr. evolved into a cultural myth involving child trafficking and ritual abuse, influencing later conspiracy theories like Pizzagate. The narrative delves into the history of Boys Town, highlighting the controversial tenure of Michael Casey and allegations of systemic abuse within the institution. It also recounts the 1982 kidnapping of paperboy Johnny Gosh and t…
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