Patty Hearst, Part 2. After witnessing the death of your friends, what do you do next? And where do you go? How does tragedy and trauma shape and reshape Patty Hearst's life. And what does innocence, guilt, and justice look like when the crazy ride finally comes to an end? 

This episode covers everything after the house fire which tragically kills many of the members of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) through present day. We discuss the intricacies of the numerous trials of Patricia Hearst, Bill Harris, and Emily Harris and then see where everyone ends up in the years following. 

After witnessing the unimaginable loss of your closest allies, where do you run and how do you even begin to pick up the pieces? In this episode, we jump right into the aftermath of the deadly house fire that wiped out much of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and follow Patty’s wild, unpredictable path forward. How does tragedy reshape her life, and what does innocence, guilt, and justice really look like once the dust finally settles? Prepare to untangle the messy trials of Patricia Hearst, Bill Harris, and Emily Harris, then stick around to find out who’s living it up, and who isn’t, when all is said and done. Spoiler alert: the final chapter is just as jaw-dropping as the first.

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:20:54 Bail Out

00:37:40 Recapping the SLA Shootout & Aftermath

01:04:00 The Murder of Myrna Opsahl

01:14:45 Courtroom Chaos

01:30:10 The Privilege Question

02:04:00 Jonestown’s Impact on Patty’s Case

02:55:00 Final Thoughts & Where Are They Now?

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