14 episodes
Camp Hell: Anneewakee iHeart True Crime
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4.6 • 45 Ratings
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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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"The Wake"
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.
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"A Pine Tree and a Red Hill"
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.
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“Doc"
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.
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“The 1970 Hearing”
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.
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“Licensed”
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.
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“On the Gulf””
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.
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Customer Reviews
Really great work
This is an incredible story, so important, and very well researched and told. It feels strange to say It’s been a favourite or how much I enjoyed it, given the content matter. Both are true nonetheless, it’s very captivating journalism, exposing a situation and individual stories that needed to be exposed and thoughtfully considered.
Wow
This is a must listen to.
To remember the trauma that all involved went through.
We can not change the past but hopefully we are able to learn from it so this story is not repeated.
An amazing podcast. Worth a listen.
Warriors!
The strength of the survivors/warriors of Anneewakee is something I can’t even fathom. The trauma & abuse these KIDS went through is inconceivable. I’m so sorry this happened to you. The words of one of the survivors “pay it forward or pay it back” will be something that will stay with me for a life time. I hope in talking or listening to this podcast give the survivors some peace.
Amazingly presented, produced, written.