In the early morning hours of June 23, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt walked into her bedroom, picked up a carving knife, and severed the penis of her sleeping husband, John.

What followed was a media circus that treated a horrific situation like a late-night punchline. This week on You Run Podcast, we’re diving face-first into the absolute insanity of this case while highlighting the real, severe domestic abuse that the 90s tabloid frenzy completely overlooked.

We trace the chaotic events of that infamous night—including a frantic drive and a desperate search for discarded evidence in a field—and look at the jaw-droppingly bizarre trajectories of their lives today. From Lorena’s transformation into a passionate advocate supporting victims of domestic violence, to John’s wild post-trial journey through a surreal porn career and a notoriously botched penis enlargement surgery, this story is stranger than fiction.

Was justice served, or did the spectacle completely drown out the truth? Grab your headphones—because once this story starts running, you won't want to stop.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, free and confidential support is available 24/7:

• In the US: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788.

• In the UK: Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge) on 0808 2000 247, or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

• If you are in immediate danger, always call 911 (US) or 999 (UK).