S9 Ep126: The Baby Heaven (Camp Lejeune)
May 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 9Ep. 126
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Summary
This episode details the tragic history of toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where chemicals like TCE and PCE exposed over a million people over decades. Beginning with a look at a similar case in Woburn, MA, the episode covers the devastating health impacts, the military's long history of ignoring warnings and denying responsibility, and the decades-long fight led by victims and their families for justice, culminating in the PACT Act but facing continued bureaucratic hurdles.Episode description
An estimated one million people are exposed to decades of toxic water contamination at a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, leading to serious health issues, cover-ups, and endless legal battles for justice.
Prelude: A mysterious leukemia cluster appears in Woburn, Massachusetts.
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