Anne-Marie Robinson

We have some unfinished business in Anne-Marie's hometown. About eight months ago, several episodes back, we went to Eastern High School of Commerce, the school Anne-Marie attended, and where she says she was assaulted. On our previous visit, she decided she wanted to see inside, but we couldn't get in. Now she has permission. and I'm going to tag along.

We have some unfinished business in Anne-Marie's hometown. About eight months ago, several episodes back, we went to Eastern High School of Commerce, the school Anne-Marie attended, and where she says she was assaulted. On our previous visit, she decided she wanted to see inside, but we couldn't get in. Now she has permission. and I'm going to tag along.

Anne-Marie tosses her carry-on bag into the back seat. We wave goodbye to her husband as he heads out for a walk with their little dog.

Anne-Marie tosses her carry-on bag into the back seat. We wave goodbye to her husband as he heads out for a walk with their little dog.

Yeah, for sure.

Yeah, for sure.

Knowing all the things that you know now, what might you tell that 16-year-old Anne-Marie Robinson story?

Knowing all the things that you know now, what might you tell that 16-year-old Anne-Marie Robinson story?

The band teacher. I'm Julie Ireton. This is the finale of season two of The Band Played On. Anne-Marie Robinson is fixing systemic flaws and making sure victims are heard. We wanted to have our own voice.

The band teacher. I'm Julie Ireton. This is the finale of season two of The Band Played On. Anne-Marie Robinson is fixing systemic flaws and making sure victims are heard. We wanted to have our own voice.

And Anne-Marie and I visit her old school one last time. But first, she gets her music back. Episode 10, Taking Back Control. Anne-Marie's little dog runs circles around her. She's in her living room setting up her French horn for a practice. She cradles that horn. It's the one she bought herself as a special treat. It may as well be made of pure gold. She cherishes it. Oh, it means everything.

And Anne-Marie and I visit her old school one last time. But first, she gets her music back. Episode 10, Taking Back Control. Anne-Marie's little dog runs circles around her. She's in her living room setting up her French horn for a practice. She cradles that horn. It's the one she bought herself as a special treat. It may as well be made of pure gold. She cherishes it. Oh, it means everything.

Music is the biggest joy in my life right now. She sets her music on an antique stand, a flea market find. First, she warms up. Then she plays. Anne-Marie now plays in multiple concert bands.

Music is the biggest joy in my life right now. She sets her music on an antique stand, a flea market find. First, she warms up. Then she plays. Anne-Marie now plays in multiple concert bands.

and she gives full credit to her daughter for pushing her to do it back when her daughter was in her own high school band several years ago.

and she gives full credit to her daughter for pushing her to do it back when her daughter was in her own high school band several years ago.

like a little piece of magic or something. Not magic, talent, and hard work. Anne-Marie's daughter is now in her early 20s. She graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City, and she plays in a symphony orchestra in a major U.S. city. You know, it's very hard to become a professional bassoonist and achieve what she's achieving.

like a little piece of magic or something. Not magic, talent, and hard work. Anne-Marie's daughter is now in her early 20s. She graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City, and she plays in a symphony orchestra in a major U.S. city. You know, it's very hard to become a professional bassoonist and achieve what she's achieving.

Music is in their blood, and Anne-Marie couldn't be more proud. But it also makes me wonder what might have been. In high school, Anne-Marie dreamed of becoming a professional musician, but her music teacher changed her path. Both her kids now know all about that. Anne-Marie says her daughter and her son have been following our investigation.

Music is in their blood, and Anne-Marie couldn't be more proud. But it also makes me wonder what might have been. In high school, Anne-Marie dreamed of becoming a professional musician, but her music teacher changed her path. Both her kids now know all about that. Anne-Marie says her daughter and her son have been following our investigation.