39. Killer Athletes

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Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh dive into the "wild world of sports" this week and look at professional athletes and their violent crimes, specifically focusing on murder. They explore the unique cultural aspects of the Oscar Pistorius case and the numerous contributing factors to Aaron Hernandez' involvement in multiple murder and attempted murder cases.

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