June 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy Warhol

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🗓️ 3 June 2022

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Feminist writer Valerie Solanas went to the office of modern artist Andy Warhol and shot him in the abdomen. Warhol was actually declared dead before surgeons were able to revive him. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Friday, June 3, 2022.
0:06.0	On this day in 1968, modern artist Andy Warhol was shot by feminist writer Valerie Salonis.
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0:52.4	Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.
0:57.2	Due to the graphic nature of today's crimes, listener discretion is advised.
1:01.3	This episode features descriptions of attempted murder and violence.
1:05.6	Extreme caution is advised for listeners under 13.
1:09.0	Today we're covering Valerie Salonis' attack on Andy Warhol.
1:13.9	Now let's go back to June 3, 1968, to New York City.
1:32.3	32-year-old Valerie Solanis arrived in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She was carrying two pistols in a brown paper bag, just in case things didn't go according to plan.
1:39.3	That morning, she met with Margot Fiden, a producer she hoped would bring her play to life. When
1:45.5	Fyden rejected her proposal, Salonis took out one of her pistols and made a bizarre threat. If
1:52.9	Fiden didn't agree to make her play, she'd shoot artist Andy Warhol. Fiden tried to talk Salonis down, but she'd already made up her mind.
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