Satanic Panic: Fear, Fabrication & Cultural Fallout

This episode describes the Satanic Panic, a widespread moral panic primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s, characterized by unsubstantiated fears of Satanic ritual abuse (SRA). It highlights how claims of organized Satanic cults engaging in heinous acts like child abuse and murder were fueled by religious fervor, media sensationalism, and social anxieties, leading to infamous cases such as the McMartin Preschool trial and the West Memphis Three. The panic's cultural impact included accusations against heavy metal music and role-playing games, resulting in numerous wrongful convictions. The episode concludes by noting the panic's decline as evidence-based scrutiny prevailed, leaving a legacy of legal reforms and serving as a cautionary tale about mass hysteria, contrasting its ridiculousness with figures like Ozzy Osbourne, who remained beloved despite being a target of such fears.

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