Ep. 28: Vigilante Shit - Faye Yager and The Children of the Underground

This week we’re getting into some vigilante shit. Faye Yager didn’t trust the courts to protect children—so she built her own underground. Children of the Underground became a secret network for parents fleeing alleged abuse, moving families across state lines and out of sight. Was Yager a hero filling in the gaps of a broken system, or a self-appointed savior who caused more harm than help? We dig into the cases, the fallout, and the legacy of one woman who decided the rules didn’t apply to her.

Children of the Underground Docuseries

Atlanta Magazine Article on Trials of Faye Yager

A&E Article on How Faye Yager Operated Her Network

Time Magazine Article - He Found His Girls

Main Line Custody Battle Has Day in Court

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