Georgia Tann of Memphis, Tennessee bragged that she had a rigorous selection process that matched the perfect child with the perfect home.
Barbara Raymond's book is The Baby Thief.
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May 2025
117. America's Most Notorious Baby Thief: Georgia Tann
For 20 years in Tennessee, Georgia Tann ran American's biggest black market for children, trafficking over 5,000 kids. We cover how she built her business, and how some children eventually found their families. TW: Kidnapping, child death, reference to sexual assault, reference t ... Show More
43m 18s
May 2025
The Woman Who Sold Babies | Supply and Demand | 2
Georgia Tann tightens her grip on adoption in the city of Memphis, with the help of a growing network of accomplices.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American Scan ... Show More
37m 46s
Jun 2025
The Woman Who Sold Babies | Sitting on a Goldmine | 3
Georgia Tann turns her illegal adoption ring into a lucrative business, but questions start to be asked about the high number of children dying in Memphis.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wo ... Show More
37m 31s
Feb 2025
Baby Broker | 3. The Birth Mothers
When the family from Chicago meets their daughter’s birth mom, Sarah, they discover she’s living in horrifying conditions. Why haven’t the thousands they’ve paid Tara Lee for Sarah’s expenses trickled down to her? Binge all episodes of Baby Broker, ad-free today by subscribing to ... Show More
31m 2s
Nov 2018
The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 1
This episode introduces the season's cases and the city of Atlanta circa 1978-1996, where seven babies born at Grady Memorial Hospital would kidnapped--beginning with Raymond Green, son of Donna Green. Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles ... Show More
28m 55s
Dec 2018
The Grady Babies Kidnappings, Part 2
Episode 2: Raymond focuses on the 1978 kidnapping of a five-day-old infant, Raymond Green, whose kidnapper gained his mother's trust when she managed to sneak onto the Grady maternity ward. His mother, Donna Green, has been searching for him ever since. Thanks to Donna Green for ... Show More
44m 54s