115: 41 Shots- The Murder of Amadou Diallo
115: 41 Shots- The Murder of Amadou Diallo  
Podcast: Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast
Published On: Sat Jun 13 2020
Description: Amadou Diallo was only 22 years old when police targeted him outside his apartment and shot at him 41 times. He was struck 19 times and tragically died as a result of his injuries. The Bronx, New York was outraged and called for justice.  The four police officers that were involved were brought to trial for the murder of Amadou  but was justice served?  In this 1 part episode we discuss who Amadou really was, police brutality, racial profiling, the injustice of the police department.  Find more info on Black Lives Matter and how to support and donate here:  https://www.aclu.org https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html https://www.cnet.com/news/black-lives-matter-books-and-films-to-help-all-ages-learn-about-systemic-racism https://www.gq.com/gallery/ways-to-support-black-lives-matter https://www.allure.com/story/black-lives-matter-where-to-donate Listen to these podcasts for more info/resources:  Pod Save the People 1619 Code Switch Throughline by NPR First Name Basis with Jasmine Bradshaw (especially the episode about talking to young kids about race)  Support the show at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod for ad-free episodes and immediate access to over 80 bonus episodes. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  FAM (For All Moms): Search and Subscribe today! Raycon: For 15% off wireless earbuds, visit www.buyraycon.com/queens.  Music provided by Steven Tobi © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices