S2E16: Sister Cathy: Unmasking Darkness with Jane Doe and The Keepers' Director, Part 1
In the first part of this compelling two-episode feature, "Sister Cathy: Unmasking Darkness with Jane Doe and The Keepers' Director," we welcome two pivotal figures who have played a crucial role in bringing the chilling story of Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder to the public eye.
Ryan White, the director of the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary series "The Keepers," joins us to peel back the layers on the creation and impact of the series. With a director's precision and a storyteller's grace, White takes us behind the scenes, sharing the challenges and triumphs of documenting one of the most harrowing and enigmatic true crime stories of our time.
Beside him is Jean Wehner, a woman of extraordinary courage whose testimony as Jane Doe became the cornerstone of the case against Father Joseph Maskell and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Jean’s narrative is more than a survivor's tale; it's a beacon for truth and justice in the face of staggering adversity.
Together, Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins engage in a deeply revealing conversation with their guests, shedding light on the hidden abuses within Baltimore's religious institutions and the powerful ripple effects of "The Keepers." Listeners will hear firsthand the emotional and societal aftermath of the series, as well as Jean's personal journey from anonymity as Jane Doe to a fearless advocate and voice for survivors everywhere.
This episode is not just a recount of past events but a continued call to action, reminding us all that the pursuit for answers doesn’t stop with a documentary—it starts there. Tune in for an unflinching look at the past, insights into the ongoing fight for justice, and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of times.
Jean Wehner's book Conversations with My Self: A Collections of Poems' referenced in this episode can be found on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-My-Self-Collection-Poems/dp/1974010066
Correction: The judge Jean speaks of is named Hilary Caplan.