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Dec 2022
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76. Death and the Dangers of Clandestine...

Justin Black
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In this solo episode, Justin dives into some of the most intriguing and suspicious deaths related to espionage in the last 80 years.  While the USA and the USSR never saw combat with each other during the Cold War, their clandestine operations resulted in many casualties and fatalities over the years. Apparent suicides, murders without explanation, and plane crashes abound.  Some of these deaths appear straightforward, but become suspicious when an informed eye takes a closer look.

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