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Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Baltimore: Unveiling Richter's Office Findings

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

Society & Culture, True Crime, History

4.5 β€’ 992 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 9 June 2021

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Shane and Gemma discuss the courageous decision of Liz, a former medical assistant, to come forward with her experiences working for Dr. Christian Richter. Liz's account adds a chilling layer of detail to the tangled narrative surrounding the Sister Cathy Cesnik case and the alleged criminal activities linked to Richter and Joseph Maskell.

Throughout the episode, Liz recounts her time in Dr. Richter's office, painting a disturbing picture of the doctor's conduct and the enigmatic circumstances she witnessed. She describes instances where young female patients, often accompanied by priests, were brought in for appointments after normal office hours. Liz's discomfort is palpable as she recalls being asked to leave the room during these visits, fueling her suspicions that something sinister was occurring behind closed doors.

The strange duplicity of the office layout, with an almost secretive secondary office in the basement, further adds to the eerie atmosphere Liz describes. Her growing concerns about Dr. Richter's activities, including the possibility of unauthorized medical procedures, were met with dismissal and indifference when she voiced them, leaving her feeling isolated and powerless.

Liz's revelations take a darker turn as she speculates about Dr. Richter's potential involvement in MKUltra, the CIA's mind control program, spurred by the sighting of a mysterious device in the office. Watching "The Keepers" series was a turning point for Liz, as it crystallized her suspicions about the extent of Richter's involvement in illicit activities and a broader pedophile ring.

The episode culminates with an emotional reflection from Liz, who expresses deep regret for not having acted on her instincts at the time. Her apology is a poignant reminder of the complexity of such situations and the often-overwhelming power dynamics at play.

Listeners are invited to explore the dark corners of this narrative at itsfoulplay.com, where the journey to uncover the truth continues. Join Shane, Gemma, and Liz in episode 78 as they revealed the hidden realities of Dr. Richter's office, weaving together the strands of a story that spans decades and demands justice. 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, oh, oh, Hey, Hey guys welcome back to Falplay. I have Gemma here and we have a friend named

0:34.5

Liz so Gemma I'm gonna go ahead and hand this over to you.

0:38.1

Hi everybody good to be back again with my buddy Shane. Chetty's here so if you hear some little wimpers that's

0:44.6

going to be him. Our guest tonight I say this every time. This is an incredible

0:50.2

story and it's one that you're not going to expect and we are very fortunate to have one of my new

0:57.6

besties Liz on the line and I'm going to tell you who she is.

1:03.0

She is one of the medical assistants

1:06.0

that worked for Dr. Christian Richter.

1:09.0

And if you saw the keepers, you know who that man is.

1:12.0

So with that we're going to say hi to Liz. Hey Liz.

1:17.0

Hey Liz, how are you, Jemma? We're good. And Shane, he has the first question.

1:23.0

All right, Liz, could you tell us about what your education is in your medical background?

1:27.0

I went to Catholic school most of my life, went to Catholic time.

1:31.0

I'm there, Ken Wood and then I started to go to school over at St.

1:36.8

Jones.

1:37.8

They had a nursing program over there.

1:39.6

Anyhow, I ended up somehow mixed within there, and I ended up working through family

1:45.0

through Dr Richter. My mother was a patient of Dr Richters. He was a partner with

1:51.4

Dr. Nell at the time, and then one of my sisters ended up working for Dr. Nell,

1:58.8

and I ended up with Dr. Victor. I don't even really, if I look back back I can't remember how I even got into that

2:05.5

practice I just fell into it that actually means right into the question I have

2:11.0

when and where did you work for Dr. Richter?

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