In the early 1970s, New York City was buzzing with a new, single lifestyle. But in January 1973, that freedom took a dark turn. The brutal murder of a beloved young schoolteacher named Roseann Quinn shocked everyone and made national headlines. With the recent news regarding actress Diane Keaton, who starred in the controversial film adaptation, we felt now was the time to revisit the true story that inspired it all.

The sensational details of the crime were everywhere, but what you might not realize is that this case directly inspired the famous and often controversial book and movie, Looking for Mr. Goodbar. That story became a significant part of pop culture and changed the way people talked about dating and danger for years afterward.

This week, Jen and Cam delve beyond the book, movie, and the rumors to explore the true story of Roseann Quinn, the infamous case that terrified a generation, and the real events behind the fictional scandal.

We are grateful for our team:

Listener Discretion by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen

Executive Producers Nico & Jesse of The Inky Pawprint

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Sources:

 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71076305/johnny_wayne-wilson

https://www.nytimes.com/1974/02/17/archives/entombed-the-psychiatrist-always-asked-how-do-you-feel-do-you-hear.html

https://www.nakedcitystories.com/goodbarmurder.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Roseann_Quinn

https://www.newsweek.com/2015/07/17/you-cant-kill-mr-goodbar-351119.html

thoughtco.com/the-murder-of-roseann-quinn-972681.

https://www.bassettbranches.org/tng/getperson.php?personID=I25920&tree=1A

https://slate.com/culture/2012/06/girls-and-sex-once-more-looking-for-mr-goodbar.html  A review of the book, Looking for Mr. Goodbar and it is a scathing, wonderful review.

https://www.newspapers.com/image/464310446/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/464335752/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/464326822/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/464323440/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/465011394/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/465651811/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/464961948/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.newspapers.com/image/395440179/?match=1&terms=%22Roseann%20Quinn%22

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16356892/roseann_m-quinn

https://aliciapatterson.org/susan-brownmiller/the-police-the-press-and-roseann-quinn/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4910136/

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