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Nov 2020
45m 15s

Pernell Jefferson Pt. 1

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Unable to kick his steroid addiction, college football star Pernell Jefferson sabotaged his chance to turn pro. He took up stalking, kidnapping, and assaulting women he was dating. And in 1988, he directed his focus on Jeannie Butkowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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