Drew solo hosts to discuss the infamous “Seduction of Jane Doe” case–based on journalist Skip Hollandsworth’s 1994 article, published in Texas Monthly–that outlined Coach (Jesse) Lynn Stroud’s grooming and sexual abuse of several Jane Does, most notably, Brooke Graham, who was fourteen years old during their illicit and inappropriate relationship.

CW | TW: This episode discusses the seduction of a minor, grooming, child sexual abuse, and the mention of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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Website: ⁠severedpodcast.com⁠

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

Available on ⁠RadioGardenState⁠

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Sources

Film: For My Daughter’s Honor (Indecent Seduction) 1996 (Tubi)

Article: “The Seduction of Jane Doe” by Skip Hollandsworth (non-paywalled; TexasMonthly)

Article: “Age of Consent Laws in Texas” from Palmer and Perlstein Attorneys & Counselors (scottpalmerlaw.com)

Article: “Sexual Assault & Abuse” from Michigan.gov

Article: “Know the Warning Signs of Educator Sexual Misconduct” by Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D. (ICMEC; International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children; icmec.org)

Article: “Safeguarding Students From School Employee Sexual Misconduct Requires a Systemwide Approach, VCU’s Charol Shakeshaft Says” by Sian Wilkerson (VCU News)

Article: “Principal Can Be Liable in Sexual Abuse of Student, Court Rules” by Mark Walsh (EdWeek.org)

Article: “Schools Changing How They Bar Abusers” by Beth Frerking, Newhouse News Services (Desert News)

Law / Ruling: “Jane Doe, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Taylor Independent School District, et al., Defendants, and Mike Caplinger and Eddy Lankford, Defendants-Appellants, 975 F.2d 137 (5th Cir. 1992)” via Justia U.S. Law

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