Tea Time Crimes

The Freeway Phantom

Episode Summary

Content Warning: Sexual assault and violence against children Between 1971 and 1972, the Freeway Phantom assaulted and killed six young Black girls in the Washington D.C. area. Vietnam Protests, investigative mistakes, and lack of media coverage stopped these horrific crimes from ever being solved. But someone somewhere may know something. Something that could lead to closure and justice for the families left behind. Grab a gentle tea for today and remember these girls with love and care.

Episode Notes

Content Warning: Sexual assault and violence against children

Between 1971 and 1972, the Freeway Phantom assaulted and killed six young Black girls in the Washington D.C. area. Vietnam Protests, investigative mistakes, and lack of media coverage stopped these horrific crimes from ever being solved. But someone somewhere may know something. Something that could lead to closure and justice for the families left behind. Grab a gentle tea for today and remember these girls with love and care. 

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Tea of the Day: Sencha Ariake

Theme Music by Brad Frank

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