Episode 53: Joe Arridy

Welcome back, lovely listeners! This week, Alex's man, Ivo, did all the research after being inspired by this case. Alex had no idea what we were getting into when we started recording. There is a second warning at the beginning of the episode but we can't stress enough that this case is heavy and heartbreaking.

Joe Arridy, born in 1915 in Colorado to Syrian immigrants, was diagnosed with a mental disability at a young age. He was swee, funny, caring and a great person. However, when an attack occurs nearby, the sheriff decides to pin it on Joe, even though they have the man responsible for it in custody. All the evidence points to Frank Aguilar, the real perpetrator, but Joe is still tried as an accomplice.

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The friends of Joe Arridy. friendsofjoearridy.com

The book made about Joe Arridy: Deadly innocence

An organization that helps people with disabilities and their sexuality in Europe. It is called EPSEAS

In America, there are some organizations that are trying for the equal rights and help. One of these organizations is AMCHP

If you are deaf, you can video call the phone number: 1-855-812-1001 from Monday to Friday from 9AM till 5PM PST. These people will then make a legal report about the incident toward to police.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline [phone] has a local sexual assault service provider in your region to help you with anything that you need, from help to someone joining you in making a report.

And lastly, there is the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). The people from this organization investigate any form of sexual abuse or neglect toward a person with disability and make a systematic change.

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