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Patty Hearst Was Punished for Our Sins
In five years, she changed from a hate object into a sacrificial lamb
February
27
1979
Shana Alexander
Daniel Maffia
Patty Hearst Was Punished for Our Sins
Shana Alexander
February
27
1979
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Patty Hearst Was Punished for Our Sins
In five years, she changed from a hate object into a sacrificial lamb
February
27
1979
Shana Alexander
Daniel Maffia
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