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Dec 2020
34m 54s

It's Complicated: Felix & Susan Polk Pt....

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Between the relentless accusations and physical assaults, the early 2000s were a dangerous time to be living in the Polk household. No one knew that more than their three kids, all caught in the middle of their parents’ tempest. On October 13th 2002, it all came to a head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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