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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Ep. 62: People of Seacliff Mental Hospital (Lionel Terry)

June 30, 2024 • Dr. Sarah Gallup • Episode 62

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This week's episode discusses the life, crime, and escapes of Lionel Terry. Find out what brought him to New Zealand and why he committed this hate crime. Learn about how he escaped from both Sunnyside Mental Hospital and Seacliff Mental Hospital multiple times and who finally convinced him to stay.

Trigger warning for strong racist ideologies espoused by Terry.

This episode draws heavily from the book The History of Seacliff by Frank Tod. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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