Real Life Real Crime | The Madam of Baton Rouge: Power, Exploitation, and the Price of Silence

In this episode of Real Life, Real Crime, host Woody Overton delves into the dark world of sex trafficking, focusing on the story of Ashley, a college student who became an escort, and Sylvia Landry, a notorious madam in Baton Rouge. The conversation explores the complexities of choice, coercion, and the legal ramifications surrounding prostitution and human trafficking. Overton shares personal anecdotes and insights into the escort business, the legal troubles faced by Landry, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, raising questions about power, morality, and justice.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Rights and Warnings

00:18 Introduction to Human Trafficking

01:54 Personal Story: Encounter with Ashley

13:05 The Rise and Fall of Sylvia Landry

24:06 Legal Consequences and Human Trafficking

37:07 Reflections on Coercion and Choices

38:32 Ending Human Trafficking: A Call to Action

sex trafficking, escort services, Sylvia Landry, human trafficking, Baton Rouge, crime podcast, Real Life Real Crime, Ashley, prostitution, legal issues

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