b'When news of this case first emerged, the main star was a missing severed penis.\\xa0 The supporting role of this highly disturbing saga was played by Lorena Bobbitt, a knife-wielding lunatic who castrated her husband in a fit of jealousy and rage.\\xa0 Every headline, talk show, comedian and reporter characterized Lorena as being every man\\u2019s worst nightmare, and the frightening face of fickle females everywhere.\\xa0 But the TRUE story behind the infamous penis dismemberment case is far more complex and upsetting than was originally acknowledged.\\xa0 This is the story of a young immigrant woman who suffered domestic abuse and persistent marital rape, had no escape in sight, and finally snapped (or sliced, as it were).\\n \\xa0\\n \\nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\\n \\n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices'