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Oct 2022
25m 47s

Toxic Environment

HLN
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When a 23-year-old Marine collapses and dies, doctors initially believe a heart attack is to blame. But when arsenic is found in some of his organs, prosecutors charge his wife with murder. A quick-thinking attorney and toxicology testing uncover the truth and ensure that justice prevails. To learn more about how HLN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/ ... Show More
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