Camp Hell: Anneewakee

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The Anneewakee Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed Youth operated in Douglasville, Georgia for over 25 years. Purportedly, it was a place that parents could send their troubled kids for help. But in reality, it was a breeding ground for abuse. This is the story of Anneewakee, as never told before.

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    • May 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Introducing: Sympathy Pains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 3:20


    This show tells the story of Sarah Delashmit, a former nurse who had an almost 20-year history of faking illnesses. She was so skilled at being sick, she was even able to integrate herself into disability communities and cancer non-profits. She was finally caught and stopped after two of her victims confronted her on national television, and her actions caught the attention of federal prosecutors. She garnered sympathy because they thought she was disabled. The truth is – she was. Just not in the way they thought she was. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 | “Justice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 69:03


    After years of court hearings, a settlement is finally reached. Conclusion and final thoughts on the aftermath of Anneewakee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    11 | “Plea”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 69:19


    Criminal charges against Louis Poetter continue to grow, while other Anneewakee employees are arrested. A civil suit against Anneewakee is built. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    10 | “An Impossible Bond”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 48:15


    Authorities finally move into Anneewakee and arrest Louis Poetter. A scorned mother on the board of Anneewakee spearheads the investigation while a group of former patients file litigation against the Anneewakee organization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    9 | “A Crumbling Empire”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 48:39


    A look at the “funny money” which allowed Anneewakee's owners to make a fortune. The upper organization begins to fall apart once arguments over money begin to happen after a head accountant dies under mysterious circumstances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Bonus Episode: Chris Newlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 50:01


    In this weeks special bonus episode, we hear from Chris Newlin, head of the National Center for Child Advocacy. Chris talks to us about the issue of child abuse, what we can do to help, and how it has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    8 | “Rockmart”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 60:38


    Anneewakee opens up a third campus for troubled girls in Rockmart, Georgia. We hear from former patients about the abuse and the long term effect it has had on their bodies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    7 | “Mexico”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 60:00


    Louis Poetter begins taking groups to Mexico where the boys are treated to an annual visit to a brothel. We hear one of the worst stories from Florida with hints that trafficking of underage boys may have been happening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    6 | “On the Gulf””

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 56:39


    The number of patients at Anneewakee is growing and the center soon expands with a second location in Carrabelle, Florida. We hear from some of the first groups sent there and stories of the backbreaking labor it took to build it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    5 | “Licensed”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 46:27


    With the assistance of Poetter and his political ties, Anneewakee receives it's license as a medical facility and begins accepting third party payments from insurance companies. We take a look at one of the worst experiences of Anneewakee, evaluation and observation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    4 | “The 1970 Hearing”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 55:15


    Following two counselors reporting of Louis Poetter abusing patients at Anneewakee, a 1970 hearing is held to see if the center can keep its license. We hear from actual court transcripts as voiced by actors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    3 | “Doc"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 45:40


    Louis “Doc” Poetter was the head and founder of Anneewakee. Since the 1940's he managed to keep himself in the headlines, gaining relationships with many powerful people. Some early counselors see first hand Poetter's sexual abuse with patients and attempt to do something about it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    2 | “A Pine Tree and a Red Hill"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 56:16


    A closer look at the mythos of Anneewakee and the meaning of the crest. We hear from former patients about the child labor they were forced to do and the lack of education it's patients received. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    1 | "The Wake"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 46:14


    In the introduction to Camp Hell: Anneewakee, we give a summary of what Anneewakee was supposed to be and what it became. We hear from some of the very first patients of Anneewakee as well as other survivors and victims of abuse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

    Introducing Camp Hell: Anneewakee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 3:04


    The Anneewakee Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed Youth operated in Douglasville, Georgia for over 25 years. Purportedly, it was a place that parents could send their troubled kids for help. But in reality, it was a breeding ground for abuse. This is the story of Anneewakee, as never told before. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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