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The Satanic Panic, a wave of fear and hysteria that swept through communities in the 1980s and 1990s, leaving a trail of destroyed lives and reputations in its wake. Leaving the door open for grifters in the paranormal and religious communities. It was a time when the boundaries between fantasy and reality were blurred, and the notion of a widespread Satanic conspiracy was taken as gospel by many. At the heart of the Satanic Panic was the manipulation of public fear, which led to a frenzy of wrongful convictions and widespread misinformation. The media played a significant role in perpetuating these myths, sensationalizing stories and creating a climate of fear and mistrust. As a result, innocent people were accused of crimes they didn't commit. The fear-mongering worked so well that it became a lucrative business, with self-proclaimed experts and authors cashing in on the public's anxiety. They wrote books, produced documentaries, and even formed consulting firms to "help" identify supposed Satanic activity. It was a goldmine for those willing to exploit people's fears, and they did so with impunity.
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The Satanic Panic, a wave of fear and hysteria that swept through communities in the 1980s and 1990s, leaving a trail of destroyed lives and reputations in its wake. Leaving the door open for grifters in the paranormal and religious communities. It was a time when the boundaries between fantasy and reality were blurred, and the notion of a widespread Satanic conspiracy was taken as gospel by many. At the heart of the Satanic Panic was the manipulation of public fear, which led to a frenzy of wrongful convictions and widespread misinformation. The media played a significant role in perpetuating these myths, sensationalizing stories and creating a climate of fear and mistrust. As a result, innocent people were accused of crimes they didn't commit. The fear-mongering worked so well that it became a lucrative business, with self-proclaimed experts and authors cashing in on the public's anxiety. They wrote books, produced documentaries, and even formed consulting firms to "help" identify supposed Satanic activity. It was a goldmine for those willing to exploit people's fears, and they did so with impunity.

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