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Beyond All Repair: The Clancy Trial

WBUR
Sophia Johnson
Marlene Johnson
CIA
Mkultra
Marlyne Johnson
Dr. Ewen Cameron
Allan Memorial Institute
Sean Coraya
Lindsay Clancy
Anthony Snow
Val Orlico
Mental Health
Allen Memorial Institute
Ewen Cameron
Canadian Government
Massachusetts
Trial
Justice System
Murder
Sophia Coraya

Lindsay Clancy killed her three young children. At the heart of her murder trial was a question about her sanity. Many women rallied around her, calling for moms to get better mental healthcare. WBUR reporter Deborah Becker has covered a lot of cases, but none like this one.

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After the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, one big question remains: Will District Attorney Tim Cruz retry the case — and if so, on what charges?

As we wait for a status hearing on Sept. 29, new details have emerged about the holdout juror. Thre... more

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A week after Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, WBUR's Deborah Becker reflects on the reaction online and in real life — inside as well as outside the courtroom.

From TikTok influencers to international me... more

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WBUR reporter Deborah Becker spent many of her days this summer at the Plymouth County courthouse. She's been covering the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with murdering her three children before attempting to kill herself.

The Massachusett... more

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Dr. Ewen Cameron wanted to win a Nobel Prize for his work in psychiatry. He never got one. He died of a heart attack while climbing a mountain in the Adirondacks in 1967. So we don’t have access to Cameron's thoughts on his own legacy. But we do have... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Thorndyke
TikTok influencer who spoke about staffing at McLean Hospital
Independent TikTok presence
Episode: The Clancy Trial | Ep. 2: The Reaction
Kevin Reddington
Defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy
Attorney
Episode: The Clancy Trial | Ep. 2: The Reaction
Duncan Cameron
Oldest son of Dr. Donald Ewen Cameron and Gene Cameron
Episode: Endless Thread's "Madness", Part 5: The Unreachable Summit
Anne Collins
Author of 'In The Sleep Room' about Dr. Ewen Cameron's practices
Episode: Endless Thread's "Madness," Part 2: Brave New World
Nancy Leijon
A victim of treatments at the Allen Memorial Institute, who was subjected to experimental procedures at age 18, resulting in long-term effects on her mental health.
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Episode: Endless Thread's "Madness," Part 1: The Sleep Room
Angela Bardosh
Daughter of Nancy Leijon and advocate for her mother's story, involved in recounting the impact of the treatments on her family.
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Episode: Endless Thread's "Madness," Part 1: The Sleep Room
Jasmine Harten
Accused of killing police superintendent Henry Jamat
Episode: Introducing White Devil
Anthony Snow
Formerly known as Sean Coraya, he is a key figure in the murder case surrounding his sister.
Episode: Beyond All Repair Ch. 8: Anthony Snow
Lyn Page
Close friend of Marlyne Johnson and confidant during her life.
Episode: Beyond All Repair Ch. 4: The Husband

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Ben Brock Johnson
Co-host and Senior Producer
Amory Sivertson
Co-host and Producer

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Clancy trial

    Shame on the reporter reporting this in this way.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grabbishark
    United States24 days ago
  • Disappointing

    I’d had high hopes since Zac Stuart-Pontier was involved. I loved Crimetown. The storytelling here was lacking and so jumbled. Sound bites mixed in over audio mixed over voiceovers. It wasn’t a great listening experience for me. This was no deserving of 10 episodes and many clarifying questions could have solved for all of the host’s what ifs. The life insurance angle didn’t make sense to me if we don’t know that Brad was a beneficiary of the policy. How much was the policy? To suggest Brad woul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GLikestoKnit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Reminiscent of Serial

    With a bit more of a satisfying conclusion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lenichol
    United States2 months ago
  • A zig zag circle

    Yes wonderful storytelling and research, but probably one of the most frustrating podcasts ever. Seems like nothing really was answered. Seems like a circle. Sophia never really admitted to anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trulyduly
    United States3 months ago
  • Captivating Story

    Incredible storytelling, fantastic research, it had me hooked from episode 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheLeeShelton
    United States4 months ago

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Endless Thread's "Madness", Part 5: The Unreachable Summit
Q: What was the impact on the family when some of this news started to come out about the CIA and some of the treatment?
The family wished their father was alive to deal with the issue, as they struggled with the burden of his legacy.
Endless Thread's "Madness", Part 5: The Unreachable Summit
Q: Did he have any favorite sayings or idiosyncrasies or things like that you remember that made an impression on you when you were younger?
He loved science fiction and was always fascinated with the future.
Endless Thread's "Madness", Part 5: The Unreachable Summit
Q: What was your father like as a dad?
He was exceedingly committed to his field, which sometimes took away from family time.
Beyond All Repair Ch. 5: The Motive
Q: Who inherits it if anything were to happen to Richard or to Marlyne?
Brad Johnson would inherit it, and by extension, Sophia Johnson, suggesting a financial motive for the murder.
Beyond All Repair Ch. 5: The Motive
Q: What are we looking at, is it some kind of a robbery gone bad?
The episode discusses various possible motives for the murder, including robbery gone wrong and financial desperation.

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Focused on investigative journalism within true crime, this series uncovers deeply personal and often harrowing stories related to brainwashing and the consequences of CIA-funded mind-control experiments. The narrative is enriched by accounts from victims and their families, emphasizing the lasting impact of these historical abuses. Each episode not only sheds light on specific incidents but also broadens the discussion to include larger themes of accountability within the mental health system and criminal justice. Noteworthy for its commitment to exploring complex moral questions, the series challenges listeners to confront difficult truths about the intersection of history, trauma, and societal values.

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