About the episode
As Verna’s health deteriorates, the girls put their escape plan into motion, unaware that their harrowing image has made a shocking debut on newsstands and gripped the country’s attention.The race is against time as they seize their only opportunity to either reclaim their lost freedom, or face the wrath of their captor.--The Stolen Girls of Americus is a co-production of Accelerate Change and PushBlack. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider making a donation at www.stolengirlsofamericus.com.This episode features performances by:Joelle Denise as Shirley GreenBrooke Brown as Lorena BarnumMJ VanDevere as Carol BarnerLeslie Taylor-Grover as Bernice GreenDebra Mittleman as Mabel BarnumPrecious Joubert as Helen BarnerAdditional voice support includes:Jareyah BradleyCindy KamtchoumRichie KamtchoumZul ManziBianca TochiLen WebbNate WolduChris YatesThis episode is written by MJ Vandevere and Cydney Smith, and directed by Richie Kamtchoum.The editor is Julian Blackmore, with engineering provided by Nathan Wizard and Yanii Evans. Original music composed by Julian Blackmore. Photo credit: Danny Lyon/Magnum PhotosOur producers are Jill Janairo, Darren Wallace, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
