Intro: During the famous kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst, the world learned about the psychological bond between someone kidnapped with their kidnapper. It’s called Stockholm Syndrome, wherein a kidnapped victim can even travel freely on errands for the kidnapper, even going shopping, and return to their abductor, choosing not to break free. In the case of former prison officer Vicky White allegedly helping murder suspect Casey White escape from jail, there appears to be a different kind of bond. What could that be? Joining us in the discussion is Michael Letts, a police officer, a prison chaplain, and founder of InVest USA, a charity that provides bulletproof vests to police in and out of prisons.
Q&A:
- Tell us about the bond that can occur between a warden and a prisoner, and have you personally seen them before?
Answer: It’s apparent that warden Vicky White loved inmate Casey While. Love is a strong bond. The things people do for love often transcend logic.
- We’ve heard the term “special relationship” used to describe the bond between Vicky White and prisoner Cole White. Tell us about such a bond and how do they form?
- What on earth was Vicky White thinking by springing a murder suspect from prison? Did she believe they could actually pull it off and live happily ever after? If so, where?
Answer: They came close. They lasted 11 days on the run before getting caught. Had they made arrangements to leave the country, they might have succeeded. Instead, a camera in a car wash led to their capture. Perhaps if they didn’t care so much about the car’s appearance, they might still be free.
- During the Patty Hearst ordeal, the world saw Patty Hearst, daughter of the legendary Hearst family fortune, apparently become loyal to her kidnappers due to Stockholm Syndrome. Tell us about that.
- For more than 30 years, you have provided active shooter vests to police, fire, and other first responders through your charity, InVest USA. Tell us about your organization and what prisons you have dealt with before in helping protect police or wardens?
- Where may we get more information on this InVest USA?
Answer: https://InvestUSA.org/
Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of In-Vest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his official website here.
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