Episode 13: Transforming Our Trauma
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Transforming Our Trauma.In a moment, Dr. Michael Anderson while standing in St. Anthony's Hospital, as victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing arrive with various injuries... some very severe and some not as severe, realizes the magnitude of tragedy. ...
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Episode 12: Community Leaders Reflect
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Episode 11: The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
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We Will Always Remember. Kari Watkins, executive director of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, reflects on the design and purpose of the museum, why and how we remember and the growth of Oklahoma City as a result.
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Episode 10: Timothy McVeigh & How Can We Avoid Terrorism?
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Analyzing the truth. Experts discuss the actions of Timothy McVeigh and how we can avoid (if possible) terrorist attacks.
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Episode 09: The State Trial Process
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Justice shall prevail. The District Attorney, Wes Lane understood immediately the power and importance of seeking justice for the families of loved ones lost in the Oklahoma City Bombing. Sandra Elliott, Assistant District Attorney and Lead Prosecutor shares her experiences and the seeing the big picture.
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Episode 08: The Federal Trial Process
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Originally scheduled to be tried in Lawton with U.S. District Judge Wayne Allen (Judge Allen and his staff were injured during the bombing), a change of venue was ordered and the trial was moved to Denver, Colorado with District Judge Richard Matsch. Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols faced 4 charges including The Use of a Truck Bomb as a Weapon of Mass Destruction... The premise of the case is that both men worked alone and in concert with one another.
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Episode 07 - Being There: What Was It Like?
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We can only imagine what it is like to have a first-hand reflection of losing a loved one in the Oklahoma City Bombing. In this episode, one woman shares her detailed account of loss, the trial and the love showered by a community of support.
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Episode 06 - The Evidence Piles Up
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The evidence is beginning to pile up... and the members of the team sits around to discuss all of the details that have been revealed about the Oklahoma City bombing. As key pieces like the truck axle, the video of the Ryder truck, business cards and surface, all of the puzzle pieces begin to create a clear picture. FBI research reveals eye witness details from the Ryder rental company and more.
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Episode 05 - The Memorial Service
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On April 23, 1995 a memorial service was planned for the survivors and family members of those lost in the Oklahoma City Bombing. Cathy Keating worked hard to secure wonderful speakers including Billy Graham. "The anger you feel is valid. But you must not allow yourselves to be consumed by it. Do not allow your hurt you feel must not be allowed to turn into hate, but instead into the search for justice. The loss you feel must not paralyze your own lives instead you must try to pay tribute to your loved ones by continuing to do all the things they left undone thus ensuring...
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Episode 04 - The Investigation
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So much evidence... a composite sketch, a business card, receipts and a debit card. There seemed to be a never ending trail of evidence pointing to McVeigh. But even more evidence strongly indicated he wasn't alone. From unearthing the Ryder truck rental to the scrambled written details on the back of a business card everything began to add up... initially. But, who's address was that on his driver's license? And what about the call made to a white supremacists group from his debit card? Who were Mahon and Strassmeir and what roles did they play? Who was John Doe #2? ...
info_outlineAfter the horrific blast at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City a community pulled together and responded immediately. Fireman ran to aid. Policemen rushed on site. Citizens ran into the building to rescue anyone that could be rescued. Freshly inaugurated Governor Frank Keating, minutes from a prayer breakfast began to request help and try to find the best way to rescue and recover...
Almost instantly, you could sense a pulling together of spirits, a working and uniting as one to make something unimaginable and unbelievable tolerable and bearable.
One officer describes it as "organized chaos". The scene was overwhelming... billowing smoke, paper floating, cars on fire, glass glistening, tragic screams and loss of life. But somehow, the community agencies pulled together and worked tirelessly to save lives.
The stories you will hear will not only touch your heart, but they will warm your spirit as you listen to, "The Response".