Baltimore: Cindy's Courageous Journey
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
4.5 • 992 Ratings
🗓️ 3 October 2018
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
Once a victim ensnared in a web of systematic abuse, Cindy's tale is proof of the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. Cindy recounts her years of torment under Father Joseph Maskell at Archbishop Keough High School, an era marked by coercion, secrecy, and pain.
Ignored by those she reached out to for aid, her experiences reflect a broader narrative of institutional failure and the silencing of survivors. Her voice, once withheld from the discourse amplified by "The Keepers," is now ready to emerge into the public consciousness.
Through her narrative, we witness the transformation from victimhood to survival, charting a path of personal restoration and defiant reclaiming of truth. Hosts Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins work through this difficult conversation with sensitivity and resolve, highlighting the significance of
Cindy's account in the mosaic of testimonies surrounding the Cesnik case.
The episode is a tribute not only to Cindy's unyielding bravery but also to the countless others whose stories have been dismissed or discredited by those in power. In "Sister Cathy: Cindy's Courageous Journey," our listeners are invited into a space of reverence for one woman's ability to confront her past and advocate for a future where such tales of abuse are no longer the legacy of the innocent.
As we continue to examine the tangled threads of Sister Cathy's unsolved murder, we reaffirm our commitment to those affected by the scandal's shadow, elevating voices, honoring memories, and persistently seeking justice.
Join us on this profound journey as we lend our ears and hearts to Cindy Lovell's inspiring transition from the shadows of victimhood to the light of survivorship. Visit us online at itsfoulplay.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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| 0:00.0 | I'm going to Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Please be advised that this episode may not be appropriate for all listeners. Sexual abuse will be discussed as a survivor shares the details behind her attacks. |
| 0:41.0 | Cindy Lovell suffered for a year and a half of ritual rape and abuse by Father Maskell |
| 0:46.8 | while she attended Archbishop Keel High School. She had no control, no choice, and those whom she told and asked for help to not believe her. |
| 0:57.0 | When the Keepers was being filmed, she wasn't quite ready to share her story with the world. |
| 1:03.4 | But now she is ready. |
| 1:06.2 | So this evening, we have a special guest. |
| 1:09.6 | And Shane and I are really proud to introduce you to |
| 1:13.4 | Cindy Lovell. |
| 1:14.7 | Cindy is a graduate of Archbishop Keo. |
| 1:18.4 | And you probably are not familiar with Cindy |
| 1:21.4 | because she was not part of the Keepers series. The Keepers is really based on what was already going on and as most of we were well into the investigation and reports of abuse before the filmmakers found us. |
| 1:36.5 | So Cindy has decided that the time is right and she's going to tell us her story and I guess Cindy start where you want to but |
| 1:46.6 | maybe at a point where you were introduced to Joseph Maskell and we'll go from there. |
| 1:54.2 | Thank you, Zama. |
| 1:55.0 | Thank you, Shane, for having me |
| 1:56.2 | on your show tonight. |
| 1:57.2 | Okay. |
| 1:58.2 | Was starting at Archbishop Kia was a freshman. |
| 2:00.5 | I was 13 years old. |
| 2:02.1 | The summer before I started, I had a severe case of mono and I was |
| 2:08.2 | barely over it when school started, but I saw I had to ride the elevator up and down the floors, which of course in Maskell's eyes made me weak. |
| 2:19.0 | And so he did his investigation, I found that later later to find out why perfectly healthy looking |
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