For 20 years in Tennessee, a mysterious woman appeared on the doorsteps of single mothers, claiming to be a social worker. She would then disappear with their children.
TW: Kidnapping
Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/tennesseekidnappings
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