The 1984 Subway Vigilante: Hero, Criminal, or Something Worse?

In 1984, New York City was a powder keg of crime, fear, and frustration. When Bernhard Goetz opened fire on four teens in a subway car, he instantly became one of the most controversial figures in American history. Was he defending himself from another mugging—or carrying out a cold-blooded execution? This episode dives into the facts, the fear, and the fallout from one of NYC’s most infamous shootings. Was Goetz a symbol of survival… or a symptom of societal collapse? Written and hosted by Mike Droberg. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. #ForgottenHistory #SubwayVigilante #BernhardGoetz====================================================================Help support the channel:Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/joinMerch: Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky=================================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.heatonlewisbooks.comScreenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor - Alexander Keanemckeane.sasha@gmail.com====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:Bernhard Goetz Interview CBS News Footage – YouTubeNYPD Crime Stats, 1984New York Times Archives (1984–1996)Court Records: People v. Goetz (Criminal & Civil Trials)Public statements from Ed Koch and Barry SlotnickCivil court ruling: Cabey v. Goetz (1996)