SLA

In 1973, the SLA assassinated a Black Oakland school chief and in 1974 kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst.

The SLA’s symbol was the seven-headed cobra, its motto, “Death to the fascist insect that preys upon the life of the people.”

The SLA did not envision keeping Hearst, Harris said, and he was against it.

The SLA soon grasped the potential for a publicity bonanza, and on April 15, Patricia Hearst, now calling herself “Tania,” emerged into public view a totally transformed person.

Six SLA members were killed, including leader Donald DeFreeze.