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#887: Jon Ronson Returns

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Uncovering the Truth: Miami's Mysterious Deaths

This chapter delves into the perplexing deaths of 32 black sex workers in Miami and the controversial theory of excited delirium as an explanation for their deaths. It explores the racist and misogynistic undertones of the theory and questions its validity, suggesting that racism and police brutality may be underlying causes. The chapter also unveils the passive racism and lack of media coverage surrounding these deaths during the 1980s.

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