The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history. This six-part documentary series includes unprecedented access to Patty's comrades and confidants and explores who Patty Hearst really is: victim or villain?

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Catch up on the Patty Hearst saga 

  • The life and crimes of an American heiress

    On February 4, 1974, a kidnapping in Berkeley, California, became the catalyst for a two-year drama that would captivate the nation. More than four decades later, this crime and its resulting legal cases have left more questions than answers. Join CNN's chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin and Senior Media Correspondent Brian Stelter as they re-examine the evidence on the podcast "Patty Has a Gun: The Life and Crimes of Patricia Hearst." You can subscribe to this CNN podcast via your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.

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