New podcast exposes abuse at women's prison

Madi Bolanos and Anna Sussman have launched a new podcast titled We Are Jane Doe, produced by KQED and Snap Studios. The series investigates widespread accounts of violence and sexual abuse at the Central California Women's Facility located in Chowchilla, California.

Published 12 Oct 2026, 05:09 UTC

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The podcast is titled We Are Jane Doe.
It was created by Madi Bolanos and Anna Sussman.
The production is a collaboration between KQED and Snap Studios.
The subject matter focuses on rampant sex abuse and violence at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, California.

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