Podcasts about Willowbrook State School

A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon's first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5 million for children abused at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Director Kevin MacDonald joins us to discuss the film, “One to One: John & Yoko” which opens in theaters today. 

Sam Rice-Edwards, co-director and editor for the rock documentary One to One: John & Yoko, joins the podcast. The film centers around the One to One benefit concert for the Willowbrook State School in New York, an institution for special needs children. Sam shares with us some of the details about how he and co-director Kevin Macdonald were able to sort through tens of thousands of hours of previously unseen archival footage to create a fully realized documentary on the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 70s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Rice-Edwards, co-director and editor for the rock documentary One to One: John & Yoko, joins the podcast. The film centers around the One to One benefit concert for the Willowbrook State School in New York, an institution for special needs children. Sam shares with us some of the details about how he and co-director Kevin Macdonald were able to sort through tens of thousands of hours of previously unseen archival footage to create a fully realized documentary on the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 70s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1970s, the legend of Cropsey haunted Staten Island — a terrifying tale of a hook-handed boogeyman who preyed on children. But when real girls began disappearing, the community's urban legend morphed into a horrifying reality. At the center of it all was Andre Rand, a drifter with a dark past and chilling ties to the infamous Willowbrook State School

In the 1970s, the legend of Cropsey haunted Staten Island — a terrifying tale of a hook-handed boogeyman who preyed on children. But when real girls began disappearing, the community's urban legend morphed into a horrifying reality. At the center of it all was Andre Rand, a drifter with a dark past and chilling ties to the infamous Willowbrook State School.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The boogeyman of Staten Island wasn't just a story—he was real. Cropsey, the legend of a child-snatching madman lurking in the ruins of Willowbrook State School, became a chilling reality when kids began vanishing. The nightmare had a name: Andre Rand, a drifter with a dark past and ties to the infamous asylum. Convicted of kidnapping but suspected of far worse, Rand's story leaves behind more questions than answers. Was he a lone predator, or part of something even more sinister?

In the shadows of the Willowbrook State School, where the myth of Cropsey evolved into a harrowing series of child disappearances, lurks a deeper, darker secret. While the urban legend of Cropsey painted a picture of a monstrous figure preying on Staten Island's vulnerable, the real horrors might trace back to clandestine activities far more sinister. Unbeknownst to the public, the chilling atmosphere and secluded nature of Willowbrook may have made it a perfect candidate for the CIA's MK-Ultra project. This covert program, aimed at developing mind control techniques, often targeted unsuspecting populations—mentally disabled children and adults secluded in institutions like Willowbrook would have been prime subjects, invisible to societal scrutiny. Andre Rand, a former orderly at Willowbrook, who later became infamous for his alleged involvement in the disappearances, might have not only been a scapegoat or a perpetrator but also a participant—or even a victim—of MK-Ultra experiments. The lack of records and the CIA's tight-lipped stance on MK-Ultra's full reach leaves a gap wide open for speculation: Was Rand conditioned or manipulated into becoming the monster he was believed to be? This shadow narrative threads together the tales of government experiments with the flesh-and-blood boogeyman of Staten Island, suggesting a conspiracy stitched deep into the fabric of this chilling historical tapestry.

This episode plunges into the chilling case of Andre Rand, the man many believe to be the real-life embodiment of the terrifying Cropsey urban legend. Once a janitor at Staten Island's Willowbrook State School, Rand became the prime suspect in a series of child disappearances in the 1970s and 1980s. Was Rand truly the monster that haunted Staten Island, or did the legend of Cropsey distort the truth? Join us as we explore the disturbing story of Andre Rand, the sinister history of Willowbrook, and the eerie line where urban legend meets horrifying reality.SPONSORSbetterhelp.com/brohio

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. William Bronston, a renowned advocate for disability rights and social justice. Dr. Bronston shares his incredible journey from a young medical student to a leading figure in the fight to protect the rights of people with disabilities. He discusses his experiences working at the Willowbrook State School, … Continue reading Ending Institutional America: William Bronston, PUBLIC HOSTAGE, PUBLIC RANSOM →

In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we dive into the worlds of peace activism and literary translation through conversations with Brad Wolf and Noel Hernández-Gonzalez. Also, William Bronston, the doctor who brought instiionalization of the developmentally disabled to an end, reads from his book, Public Hostage, Public Ransom. Brad Wolf discusses his work on Ministry … Continue reading Brad Wolf, A MINISTRY OF RISK, Noel Hernandez, SIMPATÍA, William Bronston on Willowbrook State School →

Send us a Text Message.Join Gav and I for episode 84 as we discuss the horrific Willowbrook State school, the urban legend of Cropsey and real life Cropsey, Andre Rand, who is connected to a number of child disappearances. Support the Show.FOXIES FANTASTIC FABRICATIONS: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057588545294THE PODCAST ON HAUNTED HILL: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-on-haunted-hill/id1038613969

In this episode, we unravel the terrifying legend of Cropsey, a story that has haunted Staten Island for decades. Discover the dark history of the Willowbrook State School, the real-life crimes of Andre Rand, and the mysterious disappearances that blurred the line between myth and reality. The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Spotify https://spotify.link/IPUVpAyWcDb YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@Chris_hAh Want to watch me eat and review it? Talk about ghosts and theme parks? Follow me on TikTok. TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 Zoning Out- https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZLb8oK5uxgK64GL7vUHwK Draft Class- https://open.spotify.com/show/3BEobZXMT1kiPbffV0VT3F Twitter- @Haunted_A_H Instagram- haunted_american_history email- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Oct. 24, 1978, Ethel Louise Atwell of Newark, went to work on Staten Island and never returned home. It was dark - around 6 a.m. - when she arrived at her job as a nurse aide at the Staten Island Developmental Center on the grounds of the former Willowbrook State School. Workers heard the 46-year-old scream from the parking lot. By the time police arrived, Ethel had disappeared, but they found her purse, buttons from her coat, her dentures, and one of her shoes just outside her parked car. Her keys were found in the woods. Police and volunteers scoured the 300-acre property for days -- her sons looked for her in the woods for months -- but no one found any evidence of Ethel. In August 1978, only two months before Ethel's disappearance, another nurse was found buried in a shallow grave not far from where Ethel parked her car. Several children also disappeared from Staten Island in the 1970's and 1980's. Could Ethel's disappearance be linked to these other cases? For more than four decades, Ethel's family, including her four sons, has been haunted by the questions of who abducted her and why. Eyewitness News investigative reporter Kristin Thorne returns to the woods with her family and tries to uncover clues in this terrifying cold case in the latest episode of "Missing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urban Legends are always terrifying, no matter the story. But, what's worse, the monsters in the tales or the real people they are based on? Kelsey and Pamela set out to investigate the truth behind different urban legends to see if there really are monsters behind the mask or just people. We might not be the Mystery Gang but we're here to unmask the myths. To do this, they're kicking off the new season by talking about the Hooked Hand Man of Staten Island, his origins at the horrific Willowbrook State School and the prolific serial Killer Andre Rand. Was he Cropsey or did he copy a real monster? WILLOWBROOK DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2UqDPbHs8E

One of the scariest documentaries in recent memory tells the legend of Cropsey through the eyes of the people who lived through the nightmare of an urban legend come to life. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, mentally handicapped children systematically started going missing on Staten Island and no one knew what was happening to them. At least, not until the police were able to track down a man named Andre Rand, a vagrant and former custodian at the Willowbrook State School, who they believed was responsible for the disappearances.   Follow all the madness on social media!    Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/strangebrewpodcast   www.strangebrewpodcast.com     Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@strangebrewpodcast     Strange brew's INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/strangebrewpodcast     Strange brew's FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/strangebrewpod   TOMCAT- https://www.instagram.com/theraptilian/     The Raptilian MUSIC   Spotify |  https://spotify.link/53DbgdUSmDb       Youtube | https://youtube.com/@raptiliantom

This week Tessa discusses two notorious locations in New York. Plagued with death, severe mistreatment, and horrific living conditions. CREDIT & LINKS OPENING SONG: Courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey WIKIMEDIA COMMONS: Letchworth Village - Rockland County, New York Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 PIXABAY: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-alone-with-the-darkness-9859/ https://pixabay.com/music/beats-creepy-mood-141972/ https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-spirits-of-the-moor-180852/ https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-veil-of-darkness-197924/ https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-dead-home-9309/ https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-suspense-dark-ambient-8413/ https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-scary-laugh-on-halloween-march-dark-night-monsters-ghosts-bats-116553/ https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-curse-of-the-manor-152594/ https://pixabay.com/music/crime-scene-stalking-my-next-victim-cinematic-true-crime-and-detective-music-198242/ https://pixabay.com/music/suspense-last-days-166612/ MY OWN RECORDINGS: Baby laughing

In the 1930s, plans were made to build an institution for intellectually disabled children, sold to parents as a haven, with around the clock care and training programmes. Of course, none of the promises came to fruition and it's soon-to-be 6000 residents would be found living in squalor, ignored by the outside world.

Dr. William Bronston, author of Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America, unpacks the firsthand account of the horrors of Willowbrook State School, an institution which began housing the developmentally disabled population in the 1930s; The vulnerable residents were abused, starved, neglected, and the school became a known symbol of the cruel warehousing of developmentally disabled children and adults. Dr. William Bronston joins us to discuss the school as well as the horrific healthcare systems still in place to this day that prove this is not a past issue.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf:@BeowulfRochlenNote: This is a reupload of an episode initially aired 11/10/23.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

Dr. William Bronston was the chief medical officer of Building 76 at Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, NY, which housed 200 disabled children. His new book Public Hostage, Public […] The post Victims of New York's Willowbrook, then Fitchburg's $50 mi... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This week we are on a journey through the haunting history of Willowbrook State School, an infamous institution that once stood on Staten Island. Discover how the uncovering of Willowbrook's atrocities sparked public outcry and a movement for change, shedding light on the inadequacies of mental health care in the mid-20th century.    Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you next Tuesday! xx

Devan and Tyler explore the Willowbrook State School, that stands as a stark symbol of the dark chapters in the history of medical ethics and public health. Willowbrook gained infamy for its association with highly controversial medical experiments conducted on children with intellectual disabilities during the mid-20th century. Led by Dr. Saul Krugman, the Willowbrook studies became emblematic of ethical questions about the treatment of vulnerable populations and the boundaries of medical research. “Willowbrook: The Last Disgrace” Investigative Report by Geraldo RiveraDuBois, J. M. (2008). A framework for analyzing ethics cases. Ethics in Mental Health Research, 45-57.Krugman, S. (1986). The Willowbrook Hepatitis Studies Revisited: Ethical Aspects, Reviews of Infectious Diseases, 8:1.

In this episode, co-hosts Maddie and Keith talk with Dr. Bill Bronston and Marlene Sallo about Willowbrook State School, its exposé, and its impact on the disability rights movement. The episode starts with our conversation with Dr. Bronston, a doctor who worked at Willowbrook and ultimately was vital in the lawsuit against New York State, ultimately officially closing the institution in 1987. He tells the insidious and harrowing story of abuse, violence, murder, and monetization of disabled folks warehoused at Willowbrook State School and what efforts he's currently involved in to advocate for healthcare for all and deinstitutionalization. Then, we hear from the National Disability Rights Network's Executive Director, Marlene Sallo, about the impact Willowbrook and the deinstitutionalization movement have had on the disability community and the ongoing fight for disability rights. Content Warning: strong language, explicit mentions of violence against and death of disabled people, institutionalization, medical trauma, and eugenics. The episode starts with Dr. Bill Bronston's interview, then we hear from Marlene Sallo starting at 1:28:10. Relevant links: Dr. Bronston's Book: Public Hostage Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America Geraldo Rivera's 1972 expose of Willowbrook State School  CA Physicians for National Health Program OurHealth.pub National Disability Rights Network website

Dr. William Bronston, author of Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America, unpacks the firsthand account of the horrors of Willowbrook State School, an institution which began housing the developmentally disabled population in the 1930s; The vulnerable residents were abused, starved, neglected, and the school became a known symbol of the cruel warehousing of developmentally disabled children and adults. Dr. William Bronston joins us to discuss the school as well as the horrific healthcare systems still in place to this day that prove this is not a past issue.Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5189985/advertisement

We dive into the legacy of Willowbrook State School and investigative journalist Geraldo Rivera's shocking expose on the state institute - leading to its closure We speak with Vicky Hiffa, executive director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rivera's reporting Maureen O'Brien of the New York State Industries for the Disables (NYSID) talks through workforce opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and state support Explore More: nynow.org

Join us this week on a chilling journey as we uncover the haunting history of Willowbrook State School, a nightmare of neglect for children with disabilities. In this gripping episode, Andrew dives deep into the heart-wrenching stories of abuse, deplorable living conditions, and the tireless efforts of activists who exposed the horrors within its walls. Listen in horror as we shed light on the dark legacy of Willowbrook and how it continues to shape our understanding of disability rights today. This is a story that must be heard to ensure history never repeats itself. Don't miss this powerful episode! -

Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein's younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother's many talents that had never been nurtured. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein's younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother's many talents that had never been nurtured. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Author and lecturer Allan Goldstein's younger brother Fred is a survivor of the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother's many talents that had never been nurtured. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how everybody can learn. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the wake of the pandemic, our healthcare system's vulnerabilities were laid bare, exposing a pressing need for affordable medical care, particularly as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. The escalating costs of healthcare have pushed countless Americans to the edge of financial ruin and beyond. The crucial question that arises is whether there exists a solution to address these systemic issues. Join me in this captivating podcast as I engage in an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Dr. Bill Bronston, delving into the depths of our healthcare system's challenges and exploring potential options for a brighter future. Dr. Bronston, a passionate advocate for healthcare reform and social justice, has dedicated his life to serving others. Born in 1939 in Los Angeles, he grew up in a family connected to the film industry and had a deep-seated desire to care for people from an early age. In 1961, he enrolled at USC Medical School, drawn to its reputation for clinical medicine and a desire to serve the underprivileged. However, he soon became disillusioned with the mechanistic and impersonal approach to medicine he encountered in his studies. Inspired by the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War protests, Dr. Bronston became an activist and organized medical, nursing, and dental students across the nation under the banner of the "Student Health Organization." Their goals included advocating for a socialized healthcare system, supporting the civil rights movement, and demanding curriculum changes in professional schools to incorporate a culture of care and progressive medical values. As a conscientious objector, Dr. Bronston pursued his psychiatric residency at the Menninger School of Psychiatry in Topeka State Hospital. During this time, he played a pivotal role in organizing an American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union, leading to a union job action that gained administrative control of all Eastern mental health hospitals in 1968. Relocating to New York, Dr. Bronston immersed himself in various activist movements, including the Black Panther Party, the women's movement led by Gloria Steinem, and the struggle against the Vietnam War. He also became involved with disability rights activists, working to connect their cause with the broader anti-institutional agenda. In 1970, he served as a clinical physician at Willowbrook State School, an institution for individuals with intellectual disabilities, where he exposed and helped shut down inhumane conditions through a federal class action lawsuit. Returning to California in 1975, Dr. Bronston assumed the role of medical director for the Department of Developmental Services and Department of Rehabilitation Services for the state, a position he held for over two decades. In the present day, Dr. Bronston remains committed to the ongoing pursuit of justice. He expresses deep concern over the current state of medical education, emphasizing the corporate influence, mounting costs, and burdensome debt that hinder doctors from engaging in community service. He strongly believes that healthcare should not be a commodity for sale, denouncing the current system as one that prioritizes profit over personalized and affordable care. Despite the opposition from the insurance industry, pharmaceutical companies, and hospital cartels, Dr. Bronston is confident that the single-payer movement will prevail. He argues that people are increasingly aware of these entities being adversaries and the need for universal access to the remarkable advances in healthcare and medical research. Dr. Bronston envisions a radical change occurring within the next decade, driven by a transformational shift in the pursuit of human rights throughout history, rather than a gradual evolution. Related websites for more information www.ourhealt.pub and www.publichostagepublicransom.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vibelivingpodcast/message

Why accessibility matters in business and how everyone can benefit when individuals with disabilities are included in the plan instead of as an afterthought, was the topic of this panel discussion that took place at Overit in Albany, NY. To learn more about Willowbrook State School: https://ncd.gov/newsroom/05042015 For the full Overit panel discussion on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2s643hb7 Alisha Washington reported on this for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

 Buckle up listeners because you're in for the ride of your life with the urban legends told today.Alissa shares a hairy legend of small children hiding out in the forest who grew up to be large, hairy women lurking around sandwich crusts and possibly eating radioactive rats.Britt tells us the nightmarish urban legend of Cropsey that unfortunately ends up being somewhat true. Torture, evil medical experiments, and death surround this horrible tale.We then hear first hand experiences of Denverites sharing their personal experiences of murder houses, haunted bridges, and a yellow house that will curse you if you don't honk.Britt finishes off the episode by telling the apparently famous urban legend of the sewer alligators of New York City. You'll definitely want a baby alligator after you hear this one.To see the hollow eyed Virgin Mary talked about in the episode, go here >> www.skeletalespodcast.etsy.comJoin our SkeleTeam over at Patreon here: www.patreon.com/SkeletalespodcastSupport the showWe want to hear your stories!Please e-mail them to us at Skeletalespodcast@gmail.com or leave a message at 302-689-DEAD (3323).As always thanks for listening and Haunt Y'all Later! Visit the SkeleTales shop to support the show (www.skeletalespodcast.etsy.com)

Most Interesting Willowbrook ASYLUM - The Shocking Institution, Mistreating Patients...Changed A NationWillowbrook Asylym was known for the experiments. Mentally retarded children were housed at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York, and were intentionally given hepatitis in an attempt to track the development of the viral infection (among other things!). This was an atrocious situation - you won't believe what happened!Most Interesting Willowbrook ASYLUM - The Shocking Institution, Mistreating Patients...Changed A NationKURIOUS - FOR ALL THINGS STRANGE

The real (?) boogeyman who snatched children and disappeared them into the old woods and forgotten tunnels of Staten Island. Who is Cropsey? Who is Andre Rand? What the hell happened in Willowbrook State School? Muriel keeps the urban legend alive and Nick pays the price. This is our second of three episodes celebrating the work of Joshua Zeman. Thank you Random M for signing up at www.patreon.com/murielsmurders - we really needed that little bit love, thank you! Find us on social media - our DMs are open! IG: https://www.instagram.com/murielsmurders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/murielsmurders YouTube: https://youtube.com/@murielsmurders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murielsmurders Tumblr:https://www.tumblr.com/murielsmurders For more information please visit: www.murielsmurders.com Hit us up! murielsmurders@gmail.com 3 min voicemails: 213-222-6621 Muriel's Murders NFTs! Starting at $5, these babies are cheap, and you don't need to know anything about crypto or web3. Why? Because they aren't “investments” or “actual things.” They're just digital codes of Nick's rad drawings and are meant only as a fun way to support the podcast. (It's also through a platform that isn't bad for the environment.) The dollars go directly to our pockets and you then “own” the NFT. Cool? Yeah, kinda! www.voice.com/saltygrey Check out the Muriel's Murders Community Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rL9qTb Tell us which songs should be added to it!

This Big Apple episode is jam-packed with local legends and cryptids galore! Tune in as Alyx takes you through the horrifying truth of the Willowbrook State School, as she dives into the legend of Cropsey that, decades later, became REAL. Then, Katelyn will drop some monstas on ya, including the Monster of Manhattan, the NYC Sewer Gators, and Champ the Lake Monster.Book Of The Time:The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Joneshttps://www.powells.com/book/the-only-good-indians-9781982136468

TRIGGER WARNING -- This week Garet took the lead and tells us all about the Willowbrook State School. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a landmark exposé spearheaded by Jane Kurtin but made popular and videorecorded by Geraldo Rivera -- yes, THAT Geraldo Rivera of a New York State-run "school" for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities where residents were subjected to everything from Department of Defense experiments and being denied access to running water, clothing, and regular meals. Garet tells us what happened after this exposé came out, what changed, and we take a look at the things that might still need changing. Be sure to stay tuned all the way through to hear our ADHD wins of the week, and follow us on IG & Facebook @thebarisanklehigh, and on Twitter & Tiktok @AnkleHighPod -- and leave us those 5-star reviews wherever you find us!   Sources:  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/events/our-history.page?slide=10 https://web.augsburg.edu/english/writinglab/Avoiding_Ableist_Language.pdf https://disabilityjustice.org/the-closing-of-willowbrook/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html https://crimereads.com/the-dark-history-of-willowbrook-state-school/ https://study.com/academy/lesson/deinstitutionalization-movement-of-the-1960s-and-other-mental-health-issues.html https://www.silive.com/news/2022/09/i-saw-something-awful-so-i-wrote-about-it-advance-reporter-details-her-groundbreaking-expose-of-willowbrook-state-school.html

For our Halloween special, we bring you two frightening American urban legends! First Rainie takes us to the state of Virginia where the “Bunny Man” roams Fairfax County. Douglas Griffin was an escaped mental patient who roams the forest in Fairfax killing and mutilating little bunnies shoes corpses he hangs from his bridge. Legend goes that if you go to the Colchester Overpass (colloquially known as Bunny Man Bridge) on Halloween night and call out “Bunny Man, Bunny Man, Bunny Man” at midnight, he will appear in his bunny suit and cut off your head with an axe before hanging your body from the bridge like he has will all his other helpless victims. Then McKenzie takes us to Staten Island where the legend of Cropsey has been told for centuries. Cropsey (also an escaped mental patient) kidnaps and tortures children before killing them. This was often used as a cautionary tale to keep young children from wandering off, especially into the woods or into the tunnels under the abandoned Willowbrook State School where Cropsey is said to live. This was harmless until the 70's when the tale became all too real!If you liked listening to the show and want to hear more from us in the future then please rate review and subscribe to us in Apple podcasts or follow us on your favorite podcatcher. If we are not on a platform that you prefer then let us know and we will work to get our voices on there for you. You can reach us for comments questions or requests for cases or paranormal phenomenon @ sisteriouspod@gmail.comYou can tweet us @sisteriouspodCheck out our instagram @sisterious_podcast Or like us on facebook at Facebook.com/sisterious-podcastIf you'd like to support us you can donate to our patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/sisterious?fan_landing=trueRemember, you can be strange but don't be a stranger!Sourceshttps://www.csi.cuny.edu/about-csi/president-leadership/administration/office-vp-economic-development-continuing-studies-and-government-relations/reporting-units-and-initiatives/willowbrook-mile/about#:~:text=Willowbrook%20State%20School%20opened%20in,from%20the%20mainstream%20of%20society.https://www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/the_burning/cropsy_legend.htm

Willowbrook State School was an overcrowded “snake pit“, as Senator Kennedy called it, with not enough staff to take care of thousands of developmentally/intellectually disabled children. An institution of filth, disease, heartbreak, and abuse. In this episode, we'll go behind the doors of this disgrace of a facility and discover what was really happening to these children when they thought no one was looking.Honored to be a part of the 2023 True Crime Podcasts Calendar! They're on pre-sale for 15% off and get an extra $5 off with promo code: REVERIEhttps://www.podcastcalendars.com www.Moment.co reached out and asked if I'd like to do a live show and I said, “Absolutely!” I'll be doing my FIRST interactive, live show in February or March of 2023. YOU can help me pick the case that we will dive into together and there will be an After Party! Learn more in the introduction of this episode and follow the socials to get updated as well.Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/ReverieCrimePodInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ReverieTrueCrimeFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/ReverieTrueCrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrime.Tumblr.comWebsite: https://reverietruecrime.wix.com/podcastContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.comSOURCES:https://youtu.be/bpVEjzO6Dd0 - First Geraldo report in 1972.https://youtu.be/HNLyKW8fCNg - Unforgotten: 25 Years After Willowbrookhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/22498668/https://www.newspapers.com/image/84885005/https://www.newspapers.com/image/867714401/https://www.newspapers.com/image/454239043/https://www.newspapers.com/image/454213810/https://www.newspapers.com/image/867690926/https://www.newspapers.com/image/455998607/https://www.newspapers.com/image/415531826/https://www.newspapers.com/image/867806704/https://www.newspapers.com/image/393533302/https://www.newspapers.com/image/870100127/https://www.newspapers.com/image/713306599/https://www.newspapers.com/image/58845893/https://www.newspapers.com/image/463393210/https://www.newspapers.com/image/463436270/https://www.newspapers.com/image/464785890/https://www.newspapers.com/image/278050921/https://www.newspapers.com/image/21996883/https://www.newspapers.com/image/714607670/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/464596072/https://www.newspapers.com/image/464736883/https://www.newspapers.com/image/255176962/https://www.newspapers.com/image/86877388/https://www.newspapers.com/image/465530171/https://www.newspapers.com/image/278016340/https://www.newspapers.com/image/555724491/https://www.newspapers.com/image/871906854/https://www.newspapers.com/image/465647186/https://www.newspapers.com/image/136845398/https://www.newspapers.com/image/465533131/https://www.newspapers.com/image/136903771/https://www.newspapers.com/image/433243742/https://www.newspapers.com/image/136943604/https://www.newspapers.com/image/483649465/https://www.newspapers.com/image/348453393/https://www.newspapers.com/image/703161432/https://www.newspapers.com/image/720671680/https://www.newspapers.com/image/703182135/https://www.newspapers.com/image/488718092/https://www.newspapers.com/image/713468926/https://www.newspapers.com/image/489124508/https://www.newspapers.com/image/162801319/https://www.newspapers.com/image/710166791/https://www.newspapers.com/image/164947375/https://www.newspapers.com/image/491285034/https://www.newspapers.com/image/465434529/https://www.newspapers.com/image/163054133/https://www.newspapers.com/image/347314293/https://www.newspapers.com/image/136402041/https://www.newspapers.com/image/711790185/https://www.newspapers.com/image/706507333/https://www.newspapers.com/image/472692008/https://www.newspapers.com/image/165321455/https://www.newspapers.com/image/474387342/https://www.newspapers.com/image/136034455/https://www.newspapers.com/image/475762724/https://www.newspapers.com/image/706023352/https://www.newspapers.com/image/479734699/https://www.newspapers.com/image/482412861/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_Schoolhttps://www.silive.com/news/2022/09/these-photos-exposed-the-horrors-of-willowbrook-state-school-more-than-50-years-ago.htmlhttps://disabilityjustice.org/the-closing-of-willowbrook/https://untappedcities.com/2021/06/22/willowbrook-state-school/http://www.preservepennhurst.org/default.aspx?pg=1642https://www.ranker.com/list/willowbrook-state-school-and-cropsey-facts/lyra-radfordhttps://www.csi.cuny.edu/about-csi/president-leadership/administration/office-vp-economic-development-continuing-studies-and-government-relations/reporting-units-and-initiatives/willowbrook-mile/abouthttps://www.qcc.cuny.edu/socialsciences/ppecorino/medical_ethics_text/chapter_7_human_experimentation/case_study_willowbrook_experiments.htmhttps://www.npr.org/2008/03/07/87975196/remembering-an-infamous-new-york-institutionhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/01/04/willowbrook-mental-institution/?chrome=1&A1c=1https://kidstogether.org/institution-horrors-willowbrook/https://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2016/01/the-story-that-revealed-willowbrooks-horrors/https://www.thecut.com/2020/02/former-willowbrook-residents-still-suffering-abuse-neglect.htmlhttps://www.ahrcnyc.org/news/college-staten-island-breaks-ground-willowbrook-mile/https://dsq-sds.org/article/view/4986/4118https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html

This week we reviewed The Cabin in the Woods, so Eli, Jeff, John, Jaime, and Dave decide to get together and discuss another creepy woodland legend based on real events--the legend of Cropsey.  We even have some special second hand information as one of our hosts is a Staten Island native, and their parents were there when things went down!  Check it out.To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare.  Please remember to subscribe to get notified as new episodes are published and rate and share within your favorite social media and podcasting apps

Episode two hundred fourteen - part two Evelyn chats with Ellen Marie Wiseman about THE LOST GIRLS OF WILLOWBROOK which examines Willowbrook State School, the infamous Staten Island, New York, mental institution that shocked a nation when exposed in the 1970s as a dumping ground for unwanted children.

September 30, 2022: In episode 34, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com Public Interest and Advocacy Reporter Paul Liotta discusses the 35-year anniversary of the closing of the Willowbrook State School and the role the Advance's reporting played in the years long process. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two new novels explore the darker side of New York City. We chat with Louisa Trager about trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly. Then Ellen Marie Wiseman shares the horrors that occurred at the old Willowbrook State School on Staten Island. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nessa semana, Natty nos conta a história da maior instituição para crianças com deficiência intelectual do mundo.  Documentário que a Natty menciona 500 vezes sem lembrar o nome:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLyKW8fCNg VISITE NOSSO CANAL NO YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCac9ZupbqFakPcL5CQgpUoQ CATARSE: catarse.me/patriaamadapodcast Escrito e apresentado por Natália Salazar e Renata Schmidt Produção: Natália Salazar e Renata Schmidt Edição: Natália Salazar Música: Felipe Salazar Arte: Matheus Schmidt http://patriaamadacriminal.com IG: @patriaamadapodcast Twitter: @patriaamadapod Camisetas e produtos do Pátria: https://montink.com/loja-meia-boca Para quem mora fora do Brasil ou quer produtos diferenciados: https://teespring.com/stores/ptria-amada-criminal-podcat https://www.redbubble.com/people/PatriaAmada

In this week's episode we talk about some of the most infamous haunted asylums in America, including one in Savannah! These facilities contained their share of sorrow and horror, and that bleeds over into the paranormal. On What We're Watching, we review the 2019 Horror/Drama show “Slasher: Season 3” And on Layla and Coffee talk, the girls miss the kids going to school. Find us on the web: www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com We now have exclusive content on our Patreon page! This includes audio and video episodes! Please go check it out at: www.patreon.com/scarysavannah Please leave us a 5 star review, and we'll read it on air! You can find a link to do this on our webpage, just click on the links tab. Make sure to enter our monthly merchandise giveaway! It's totally free and you can win a shirt or coffee mug! Find the link on the giveaway tab on our website. Give us a call and leave a voicemail about a story idea, a message for the podcast, or if you in fact are affiliated with Big Asylum. (we'll play it on the show!) ph. 912-406-2899 To learn more about our sponsor Athletic Greens and to get get your free trial, visit: www.athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Get some goods at our awesome merch store! https://scarysavannah.square.site Visit us on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scarysavannah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarysavannah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarysavannah YouTube: Scary Savannah and Beyond - YouTube Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarysavannah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarysavannahandbeyond You can follow the show creators on Twitter as well! Brett: https://www.twitter.com/brettlay Crystal: https://www.twitter.com/aquablonde27

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpVEjzO6Dd0&t=1268s Willowbrooke: The Last Great Disgrace (Geraldo Rivera 1972)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLyKW8fCNg&t=232s Unforgotten: Twenty-Five Years After WillowbrookHey Babblelonians!Here is the long overdue episode! Thank you all for your love and patience with this transition with Shauna moving away! But her voice will definitely appear soon!!!!!Thanks Tiphany for this insane case to dive back into! Don't forget to go back and listen to episode 14!!Intro sound and promos coming back soon! It'll get smoother I promise! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicki Schneps, Life's WORC Founder talks to Rita about the 50th anniversary of the Geraldo Rivera expose on the Willowbrook State School and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due being away dog sitting, please enjoy April's Patreon bonus episode. If you want to hear other bonus episodes like this, consider joining the Weird Distractions patreon for as low as $2 (USD) a month! In this episode, Alex discusses the history & horrors of the former Willowbrook State School. Previously designed to be a supportive place for children with various disabilities, unfortunately it turned into a breeding ground for trauma and exploitation. Tune in to hear more about what took place, the weird medical studies done there, and what came out of this Staten Island institution. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/)  Resources: Wikipedia page - Willowbrook State School - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School) Wikipedia page - Geraldo Rivera - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldo_Rivera (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldo_Rivera) New York Times article - “Beatings, Burns and Betrayal: The Willowbrook Scandal's Legacy” - by Benjamin Weiser - February 21st, 2020 - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html) Timeline article - “Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws” - by Matt Reimann - June 15th, 2017 - https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d (https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d) YouTube video - “Willowbrook State School | Life in Hell” - Uploaded by Annaleesah Pina - November 1st, 2019 YouTube video - “Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace - Geraldo Rivera 1972 Expose - Full Short Documentary” - uploaded by D. Alexandria - June 12th, 2019 SILIVE website article - “The horrors of Willowbrook State School” - Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 - Published: Jan. 19, 2017 - By Kristin F. Dalton - https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.html (https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.html) Untapped Cities - “WHAT'S LEFT OF ABANDONED WILLOWBROOK STATE SCHOOL NOW ON STATEN ISLAND” - by George Frey - no date listed - https://untappedcities.com/2021/06/22/willowbrook-state-school/ (https://untappedcities.com/2021/06/22/willowbrook-state-school/) CDC website - Hepatitis A - https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/index.htm)#:~:text=Hepatitis%20A%20is%20a%20vaccine,Hepatitis%20A%20is%20very%20contagious. CDC website - Chapter 9: Hepatitis A - by Monique A Foster, MD MPH; Penina Haber, MPH; Noele P Nelson, MD, PhD, MPH - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/hepa.html (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/hepa.html)#:~:text=Hepatitis%20A%20(HepA)%20vaccines%20were,A%20virus%20(HAV)%20infection. Chapter 7: Human Experimentation -...

This week Ash and Michelle talk about the legend of, and the real, Cropsey and the true story behind the infamous Willowbrook State School. Jeepers Creepers!Ash talks about wtf was going on in Staten Island in the 80's?! The legend of Cropsey was passed amongst all the area's children, he was an escaped mental patient from Willowbrook State school, a mad-mad with a hook for a hand that abducted and murdered children. But the legend began to feel a little bit less like a legend and more like truth when children actually started disappearing. She also talks about the infamous Willowbrook State School. A young Geraldo Rivera exposed the horrid conditions that these people who had been discarded by society, people with severe mental and physical disabilities, were living in.-For more info about today's story, check out our sources at tsfuthepodcast.com/blog.-To play the new and improved version of "F*cked Up Bingo" with us! Head over to tsfuthepodcast.com/bingo!-Or if you'd just like to support your gals and the show, you can head over to patreon.com/TSFU and join for as little as $5 a month! That's less than a latte! -Come hang out in our Discord! Here's your special invite: discord.gg/UYbR58B8nP!-Check out our sweet merch at tsfuthepodcast.com/merch!-Follow us @tsfuthepodcast on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook!-Audio engineering by Emma Bowen.

Hei hei! Tänases episoodis Agnes räägib meile kahest mehest - Angelo Buono ning tema nõbu Kenneth Bianchi. Mõlemad mehed olid väga viljakad ning muudkui külvasid oma vilja NY osariigis, kuid lisaks sellele olid nad ka väga julmad kurjategijad, kes abiellumiste vahel mõrvasid väga palju inimesi. Eliise võtab teemaks Willowbrook'i kooli/ vaimuhaigla/lastekodu, mis asub samuti NY osariigis. Nagu ikka, olid elamistingimused kohutavad, viidi läbi kaheldava väärtusega meditsiinilisi katseid ning asutusel on seos ka kohaliku linnalegendiga - Cropsey. Kuulake ja nautige, nagu ikka, on teemasoovitused ning teie enda kogemused oodatud aadressile unejutudpodcast@gmail.com. Kuulmiseni!

In this baby episode, Annie covers the inhumane treatment of residents at Willowbrook, a state institution for children with intellectual disabilities. Sources:The New York TimesPBSNPRThe Cut - Amanda ArnoldTimeline - Matt ReimannPreserve Pennhurst WikipediaNY Daily News - Dan GundermanThe Vintage News - Ian Harvey

Instagram: @overthefence_podcastTwitter: @OverTheFencePodJoin us on Patreon! Over The Fence-True Crime Podcast Patreon is creating Podcasts | PatreonReferences & Resources:Cropsey (2009) - Film by Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancacciohttps://classicnewyorkhistory.com/history-of-willowbrook-and-the-terrifying-legend-of-cropsey/https://charleyproject.org/case/alice-pereirahttps://charleyproject.org/case/holly-ann-hughesDaily News (New York, NY, 07/22/1972)Daily News (New York, NY, 07/18/1981) "Holly's mother begs for her return"Worked as a painter in her apartment building. at the time of her disappearance.  Parents Plead for Holly Ann, Daily News 07/17/1981Daily News - 09/08/2002https://charleyproject.org/case/tiahease-tiawanna-jacksonNewsday 08/17/1987 - A mother's Anguish Unsalvedhttps://charleyproject.org/case/henry-gafforiohttps://apnews.com/article/0f833c761efd8e7af69acbcdf6e39091https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rand-andre.htmhttps://disabilityjustice.org/the-closing-of-willowbrook/#:~:text=In%201965%2C%20Senator%20Robert%20Kennedy%20paid%20an%20unannounced,to%20describe%20the%20institution%20as%20a%20%E2%80%9Csnake%20pit.%E2%80%9Dhttps://charleyproject.org/case/audrey-lyn-nerenberg

Caryn covers Randall Woodfield and Jody covers Willowbrook State School. Both are heinous... We are sorry...

Art allows us to process our lives and complex emotions individually, and to come together collectively while building community. Join our conversation on why having brothers and sisters with disabilities stimulates the creation of art.  Allan B. Goldstein is a distinguished NYU Tandon School of Engineering Senior Lecturer, whose Disabilities Studies course teams up students and community members with disabilities to create digital stories and discuss disability readings. Goldstein is the older sibling and guardian of his brother Fred, a survivor of the notorious Willowbrook State School. Goldstein's writing explores the social barriers impeding an inclusive society. Allan also serves on the Pace University Disability Film Festival screening committee, which features films by and about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Liz Sargent has an extensive background in dance, theater and film, which informs how she tells her stories. Liz is an award-winning producer for Cyprian Films. She is one of 12 children and in her work often draws upon her experiences having siblings with disabilities. Liz is producing “12 Turtles,” a feature documentary exploring who will care for her parents as they get older and who will inherit the responsibility for the siblings who cannot care for themselves. The Sargent family navigates the hard truths of aging, disability, adoption, and an evolving definition of family. To read the transcript of this episode, visit www.includenyc.org/images/uploads/content/Exploring_the_Sibling_Story_through_Writing_and_Film.docx.pdf.

Jennifer Schweiger went missing on July 9th, 1987. Her community quickly mobilized to find her. Unfortunately, her body was found 35 days later, partially buried on the grounds of the defunct Willowbrook State School, Staten Island. A witness saw her walking with Andre Rand, a local man with a history of kidnapping children. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code truecrimeparanormal at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code truecrimeparanormal. Experience premium grooming with MANSCAPED. #sponsored Source Material: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School?fbclid=IwAR1YGtQ9uXBIwplZONMAL1UL1F_kTPZvSaZotEP3xElVpStNBsoLIiQoYaY https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Rand?fbclid=IwAR3s0Z8GpE9oueMrAeURdGxIhxJpjRPHlYj7AipHJGnUnxPVgbCFv7k2-ic Documentary: Cropsey SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal? Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/wxTXNtzmG94 Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Is Leanne Green Out There Somewhere? https://youtu.be/TBUVNbHiZqk Paul Shane Garrett is Innocent https://youtu.be/svejODa_2ws Aubrey Dameron is Still Missing https://youtu.be/pGmH9rrZgKA True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1

Liza and Kara cover “Loophole” (Season 8, Episode 13), the Willowbrook State School abuse scandal, and talk with TARU Tech Morales, aka actor Joel de la Fuente. SOURCES: NY Times - 1 NY Times - 2 NY Times - 3 NY Times - 4 NY Times - 5 Timeline NPR WHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO: The Arc - https://thearc.org/ Next week's episode will be “Chameleon” (Season 4, Episode 1).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Trigger Warning* Join us this week, on our first ever episode, as we explore the dark history of Willowbrook State School! Sources: Beatings, Burns and Betrayal: The Willowbrook Scandal's Legacy - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Autistic History: Willowbrook State School (MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING) (fierceautie.com) Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws | by Matt Reimann | Timeline Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws | by Matt Reimann | Timeline

Willowbrook state school was established in 1947 as a school for the, “mentally and physically defective and feeble minded” according to NY State governor at the time, Thomas Dewey. This school became the largest institution in the US yet gave way to the most deplorable living conditions. The students were left naked, sitting in their own feces and urine, abused and neglected. This real American horror story gave way to the FX Network series, American Horror Story, Asylum. This state school, once uncovered for its atrocities, became the College of Staten Island located in one of the 5 boroughs of NY City. Despite its beautiful sprawling campus, tunnels still lurk underneath this campus where gurneys, sheets and wall shackles still remain. This episode, although creepy, sheds light on how the mentally ill and disabled were treated then. Although we have come a long way, there still needs to be tremendous change in how the mentally ill and disabled are treated today. If you or a loved one suffers from mental illness or a physical disability and you are unsure of resources or their rights, please visit www.usa.gov/disability-rights for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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This episode is brought to you by a comment on Twitter! We were asked if we had done any episodes about asylums and we hadn't really done an Asylum focused one so here ya go! Casey talks about the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and the invention of the lobotomy. Roya talks about Willowbrook State School, Cropsey, and the kidnapping and murder of Jennifer Schweiger and Holly Ann Hughes. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey / Twitch.tv/calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage / Twitch.tv/royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast 'Elevator' music: Private Hell Productions Theme song: rap2h

Deep in the woods of Staten Island, is the abandoned ruins of what used to be Willowbrook State School, a virtual dumping ground for the mentally ill. And from the depths of the horror that was an understaffed and underfunded nightmare, came the legend of Cropsey. This week, Hannah tells Katy about how the legend of the Staten Island boogeyman became all too real when children began to go missing from the small community. Was Cropsey a convenient scapegoat for an unspeakable horror? Or was there really a boogeyman out there, snatching up kids and hiding out in the old Willowbrook tunnels? This one is a rollercoaster, and will leave you with more questions than answers! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUCLbTqABIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpVEjzO6Dd0https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/14/nyregion/body-unearthed-on-si-is-that-of-missing-girl.htmlhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/andre-rand-cropsey

This week join Nicole and Noelle as they tie the legend of Cropsey together with the crimes of Andre Rand. Hear all about the missing children of Staten Island to the murder of Jennifer Schweiger and the atrocities at Willowbrook State School (and the worlds worst documentary) Send us your listener lore to quiteunusualpod@gmail.comWanna send us something spooky?P.O. Box 1212Des Plaines, IL, 60017Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/QuiteUnusualPodHit us up on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpodSources: https://thoughtcatalog.com/steven-casale/2015/03/creepy-history-cropsey-the-monster-of-staten-island/ http://cropseylegend.com/urban-legends https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d https://classicnewyorkhistory.com/history-of-willowbrook-and-the-terrifying-legend-of-cropsey/https://the-line-up.com/cropsey-monster-of-staten-island https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Rand https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rand-andre.htm https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.htmlGeraldo segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpVEjzO6Dd0

In the first installment of our new series That's Insane: Infamous Asylums, we cover the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York. Barry and Phillip also cover the legend of the Staten Island boogyman Cropsey and the real life Cropsey Andre Rand. Follow us on Twitter: @AShudders. Instagram: @openshudderspodcast. Like us on Facebook: Open Shudders: A Creepy Podcast. Email us at: openshudders@yahoo.com. Help us keep this podcast operating by supporting us at: https://www.patreon.com/openshudders --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barry-marino-openshud/support

Episode 13: The season finale. Lana is being interviewed in present day and looking back on what happened to the gang after Briarcliff. Jude was taken in by Kit where she lived the rest of her days in relative comfort. Except she was maybe given cancer by Kit’s alien kids? Speaking of aliens, we get no resolution on that front. Kit gets cancer in his 40s and disappears without a trace. Johnny infiltrates Lana’s team to confront her after the interview. But she’s been briefed by the police and she’s ready for him. He complains like a pathetic baby and she pacifies him before shooting him dead. We close this season with Cat’s superb and shocking research into the Willowbrook State School, the real life mental institution that inspired Briarclif. The true history is worse than anything Ryan Murphy could have dreamt up. We end with some loose TV talk. Rory is still working her way through the 1980s miniseries North and South and Cat is revisiting some old favorites like Battlestar Galactica and Buffy. https://www.instagram.com/downwardfacingdeath/ email us at downwardfacingdeath@gmail.com

We talk about and the Willowbrook State School and the Beechworth Asylum. He's gross. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spookyshit-pod/support

A brief look into the horrors of Willowbrook State School, a mental institution for children.

We discuss House on Haunted Hill, and Rachael tells the story of the Willowbrook State School. Art: Turbo Ink Graphics Music: Theme and Sound Design by Zach Hahn Editing: Matt Walker

Autism has always been a part of Alison Singer’s life. When she was a little girl in the 1970s, she would visit her older brother, who has non-verbal autism with a cognitive disability, at the now-infamous Willowbrook State School on Staten Island. “I just remember hearing a lot of screaming and moaning,” she recalls. “I hated it.” By the time Alison’s first daughter, Jodie, was born with severe disabilities in the late 1990s, society and autism science had evolved, thanks to parent-activists like Alison’s mother. But there was still so much work to be done. Alison quickly became an advocate in her own right. In 2009, she co-founded the Autism Science Foundation, which funds autism research. In this interview, Alison is joined by her daughter, Lauren, an undergraduate at Yale University, who has also devoted herself to improving our understanding of autism and designing interventions to help people with autism thrive. Together, they reflect on their family’s story, including how they’ve turned love and adversity into advocacy, and what they’ve learned along the way.Links: The Seaver Autism Center for Research & Treatment at Mount Sinai 24th Annual Advances in Autism Conference (Sept. 17, 2020)Alexander Kolevzon, MD (Jodie’s doctor)Autism Science Foundation

Willowbrook State School, the real-life AHS Asylum. In this episode, we are joined by our friend Jez Smith to discuss the controversial school and it’s less than fortunate residents. We even throw in a little real-life horror story for all you true crime fans out there!----------Follow us on @applepodcasts and @spotify----------Like us? Rate us on @applepodcasts and let us know what you think on social media, we’re always ready for some feedback and suggestions!Enjoy! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This time on Stranger Than podcast, Nate is joined by Newguy from Pill Brigade in a discussion about the horrors of the Willowbrook State School. Enjoy! Stranger Than podcast is a part of the Age of Radio podcast syndicate. Check them out at ageofradio.org Stranger Than podcast logo art by Catthulu Art. Take a look at more pieces at https://www.facebook.com/CatThuluArt/ Stranger Than banner art by the very talented Anna   If you enjoy Stranger Than podcast please consider becoming a patron: https://www.Patreon.com/strangerthanpodcast   Do you like Stranger Than podcast? Let us know! Check out our facebook page, facebook.com/strangerthanpodcast, our twitter @_StrangerThan, our Instagram @StrangerThanpodcast, or email us at StrangerThanPodcast@gmail.com. Join our Facebook group, The Strange Space   We are now also available on Spotify! Just type Stranger Than podcast into the search field   STRANGER THAN PODCAST HAS MERCH!!! THAT’S RIGHT! Check it out at https://www.teepublic.com/user/strangerthanpodcast  CHECK OUT OUR SHOW PAGE TOO!  https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d   https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.html   https://www.healthline.com/health/hepatitis   https://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/webversions/bioethics/guide/pdf/master_5-4.pdf   https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SocialSciences/ppecorino/MEDICAL_ETHICS_TEXT/Chapter_7_Human_Experimentation/Case_Study_Willowbrook_Experiments.htm   https://the-line-up.com/cropsey-monster-of-staten-island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week WWBD revisits Urban Legends with a full length deep dive into two bizarre legendary stories that hve surprising roots in true events. Holly tells us about "Cropsey" the child snatching asylum escapee who snatches children in the Staten Island woods. Leslie ventures a little farther out into the woods with the story of the Melon Heads, large headed, diminutive, clan of people, who dwell deeply off the grid and are known to terrorize anyone they encounter.*We have included a link to Geraldo Rivera's piece on the Willowbrook State School, it is extremely hard to watch and includes nudity. Viewer Discretion is more than advised. Click to Learn MoreCropsey Documentary Willowbrook State School documentaryJoin the Conversation       

Obsession #6: Willowbrook State School by The Criminally Obsessed

Willowbrook State School is apart of Staten Island's dark past. Abused residents, missing children, and an urban legend known as Cropsey add to the fame of Willowbrook. This episode satisfies the true crime and paranormal craving. New episodes every Sunday. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or GooglePodcasts. Follow us on Instagram: @leavethelightsonpod, Twitter: @lightsonpod or Facebook. Remember it's scary out there so, leave the lights on. 

The Story of Willowbrook State School in Satin Island NY in 1970's and the horrendous treatment the individuals at this school had to endure, and how a man with Cerebral Palsy is the reason the horror house was brought to justice. Why this story should inspire you to speak out against the mistreatment of the disabled community, and the importance of speaking for people that cannot speak for themselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Geraldo Rivera has had quite the career. He's been everything from a war correspondent, to a TV talk show host and is currently a Correspondent-At-Large for Fox news. The legendary journalist recently joined Rundown host Lisa Brady to look back at some his biggest accomplishments and discuss his news series on Fox Nation, "I Am Geraldo: 50 Years." In the segment, Geraldo went in to great detail about his report on the Willowbrook State School. In the 1972 story that catapulted him to national fame, Rivera exposed how the facility located in Staten Island, New York was neglecting and abusing thousands of developmentally and physically disabled people. He opened up to Lisa Brady how the story continues to haunt him to this day. The Fox News veteran also discussed other career highlights and even his infamous 1986 TV special, The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults. Just like how Geraldo's career has covered a lot of ground, so did the original interview and we could not fit all of the journalist's many anecdotes in one segment. On The Fox News Rundown Extra, we bring you our complete interview with Geraldo Rivera. You will hear more about the best and worst moments of his career. He also reflects more on his controversial decades-long relationship with President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hopping on the ferry to visit Staten Island, Dani and Drew find some fascinating stories. Drew visits The Historic Old Bermuda Inn and finds the tragic story of Martha Mesereau whose spirit still lingers, while Dani goes to the Willowbrook State School and finds an urban legend come to life with the story of serial killer Andre Rand aka The Cropsey Killer. New episodes released every other Tuesday! Music courtesy of www.purple-planet.com

On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about one of the more modern day Boogie-Men and the legend of Cropsey. Learn along with us as we talk about this Staten Island urban legend. Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twittter: @MirthAndMurder Sources Possible Victims Information provided by: http://charleyproject.org/ https://the-line-up.com/cropsey-monster-of-staten-island https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Rand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School

Mental Institute? Check. Urban Legend? Check. Real Life Monster? Check. On this episode, Sarah and Joseph discuss the not-so-funny topic of Willowbrook State School, the legend of Cropsey, and suspected serial killer/convicted kidnapper of children Andre Rand.

With the sting of critical and commercial failure for their Some Time In New York City double album still lingering in the air, John and Yoko let trepidation be damned in the name of a charitable cause to take the stage at Madison Square Garden in the waning weeks of summer 1972. The One to One benefit concert was organized on short notice by Geraldo Rivera, following his expose of the appalling treatment of handicapped children at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. With enthusiastic support from the Lennons, Geraldo’s event would bring a Beatle back to the Garden for a charitable cause in the span of a year - the last being George Harrison’s historic Concert for Bangladesh. John and Yoko were backed by the Elephant’s Memory Band, and Lennon tore through a hurriedly-rehearsed set of solo songs, covers and even the Beatles’ Come Together across two performances that late August day. While the shows left John energized, the reviews were once again harsh - a blow that would derail any future touring plans for John and send him once again to a dark place. John wasn’t the only former fab to struggle in the latter half of 1972 - Paul McCartney’s home was raided on drug charges, and Ringo Starr’s former band leader Rory Storm died alongside his mother in their Liverpool home on September 28th. George Harrison, however, found himself back in the studio developing tracks for the follow-up to his mega-successful All Thing Must Pass... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Check out bonus material from our talk with our guest commenter as Mish and Ginger continue our conversation from part two of episode 4! Using the Willowbrook State School as a case study, we discuss the history of mental health institutions in the United States over the past century or so in connection with the Supernatural episode Asylum.  Please be aware that while we do not go into graphic detail, we do discuss the mistreatment of patients by these institutes.

David talks about the importance of love and how it helps to build a beautiful home. He talks about how moved he has been working with Denis and Birch Family Services. David talks about how honored he has been to work with birch Family Service to guide designs for people with autism. He says that Denis knows better knows better the difficulties but they both know the rewards. David says a house is not a home and that the best chance of live starts at home.David talks about how working with Birch Family Services taught him a lot about his craft and what he found to be beautiful. Denis discuss the history of Birch Family Services and what they do. David and Denis talk about the founder being a pioneer in launching schools for children with autism and her other works. They discuss Willowbrook State School and its awful medical conditions for those it housed. David and Denis talk about the work they do at Birch Family Services.David and Denis discuss the process of designing homes for adults with autism. Denis tells David what the motivation was for seeking him out in the first place. They talk about the challenges and things that they don’t use depending on the population of the home. They talk about how they infuse colors into the residences for expression.David and Denis discuss the similarities and differences in designing homes for high end clients and Birch homes. Denis answers questions about the financial aspects of Birch homes. David explains more about the colors they use in the Birch homes and the vibrations the colors have. David and Denis talk about steps they take to secure residents from harm.

Our hosts discuss local urban legends from their home towns. Also, editor’s note, Jane Kurtin is the name of the journalist whom Jack could not recall (at the 22 minute, 35 second mark), who first wrote about the horrible conditions of Willowbrook State School before Geraldo Rivera’s expose for ABC … EP15 | Local LegendsRead More

Grace and Em describe the Mandan ritualistic ceremony, the Okipa, and talk about the disturbing urban legend turned real, Cropsey.

In this weeks episode Dave and Kate attempt to shock and amaze with their ghost stories! Dave gets pretty dark talking about Willowbrook State School and Kate astonishes with a story of two young women tormented by the Enfield Poltergeist. They also debate whether a certain movie is a Christmas movie or not.

In this weeks episode Dave and Kate attempt to shock and amaze with their ghost stories! Dave gets pretty dark talking about Willowbrook State School and Kate astonishes with a story of two young women tormented by the Enfield Poltergeist. They also debate whether a certain movie is a Christmas movie or not.

Tony is separated from his family and placed in Willowbrook State School, one of the world's largest Mental Institutions. Jack meets Tony and through friendship, they find hope.  Credits:  Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andrew Oliver. Email: andrew@doforone.org  Guest voices include Jack Callaghan, Tony Brooks, Willie Mae Goodman, and Ali Oliver.  Contact Jack: johncallaghan54@gmail.com Visit DoForOne.org/belongingtogether for more info. 

Hurry get back to the fire cause we have Ep. 8 of CAMP STRANGE waiting for you! We open withdiscussing the recent SpaceX “rocket” sighting and the 30 hour coffin challenge at Six Flags. We then tellyou the story of heavy hitter Cropsey and the infamous Andre Rand kidnappings that morphed a terrifyinglegend into a reality. Finally taking a trip into the Culver Hotel we find out about the lollipop lovingoccupants that still haunt the halls, looking for a room throwing an afterparty.https://www.campstrange.com/

Dan Tomasulo, Ph.D., is a sought-after speaker and author on topics including positive psychology, positive education and positive psychotherapy. His new book, American Snake Pit: Hope, Grit and Resilience in the Wake of Willowbrook, tells the story of the fallout after the closing of New York state’s most controversial state hospital for the mentally disabled. After a groundbreaking expose from Geraldo Rivera about the horrendous living conditions at Willowbrook State School, including overcrowding, patient abuse and questionable treatment methods, plans were made to close its doors. Dan, then a young post-graduate student, was hired to relocate and treat its most seriously disabled residents.

In 1972, Geraldo Rivera investigated Willowbrook State School. What his cameras and microphones picked up distressed not only the Staten Island community, but people all over the country. It was discovered that for 14 years, the “students” at Willowbrook were experimented on by doctors from Yale and NYU, who gave the children hepatitis in order […]

Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 16 Whaley House. An interview with Jokie Tolentino as she discusses the Whaley House, one of the most haunted places in America. Other stories include the haunting of El Paso High School, A man kidnaps children and hides them in a bus buried under his house, Willowbrook State School, and more. Podcast produced by: Robert Limon (host), David Limon (host), Jasmnie Limon (research), Kory Earle (graphics), Ian Limon (Sobering Thoughts Segment), “Bum Tab” Nathan Limon (background music and sounds).