For more than three decades, hundreds of thousands of people were likely exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, a Marine base in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Fuel-farm leaks and the improper disposal of toxic substances from nearby buildings led to a level of chemicals often described as a "toxic stew." These contaminants have been linked to a series of birth defects and cancers affecting former Lejeune residents. Journalist explores the untold side of this disaster in his new book: the personal stories of affected veterans and their families and the response by the Marine Corps.
Host Frank Stasio talks with Magner about the book, (Merloyd Lawrence Books/Da Capo Press/ 2014). He also speaks with two men who have been directly affected by the contamination: retired and Mike Partain.
The documentary tells more of Jerry and Mike's stories. Here's a trailer:
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