Wayne Thomas Satz Explained

Wayne Thomas Satz (January 10, 1945 – December 24, 1992) was a reporter who first reported on the McMartin preschool trial. His first McMartin broadcast aired on KABC-TV in Los Angeles on February 2, 1984.^{[1] [2]}

Satz presented an unchallenged view of the children's and parents' claims.^[1] During the case, Satz became personally involved when he entered into a romantic relationship with Kee MacFarlane, the social worker at the Children's Institute International, who was interviewing the children.^[1] Satz did not reveal the relationship, and continued reporting the unchallenged claims.

Satz died in 1992, at age 47, from a heart attack.^[3] He was found dead in his Studio City, Los Angeles home.^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: David . Shaw . David Shaw (writer) . Reporter's Early Exclusives Triggered a Media Frenzy . . 1990-01-20 . 2016-05-20 .
2. News: Wayne Satz . . 1992-12-28. 2008-10-24 .
3. News: TV Reporter Satz died of Heart Attack, Autopsy Finds. . 1993-03-06. 2013-03-17 .