Lorena Bobbitt: The True Story of John Bobbitt’s Decapitated Penis.

In this episode of The Compendium, we slice into the infamous 1993 case of Lorena Bobbitt, a story that shocked the world and redefined media coverage of domestic abuse and revenge. Lorena Bobbitt, after enduring years of abuse at the hands of her husband, made international headlines by doing what ever woman wished they could, cut of the guys junk!

We'll explore the details of their tumultuous relationship, the night of the incident, the frantic search for John’s missing todger, before recounting the subsequent trials that gripped the world. This episode uncovers the deeper layers of a sensational story, highlighting the serious issues of domestic violence and media sensationalism.

 We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, check out these great resources:

1. Vanity Fair Interview with Lorena Bobbitt
2. The Lorena Gallo Foundation
3. "Lorena" - A Documentary by Jordan Peele
4. Court Records from the Bobbitt Trials

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• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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