Episode 215 - Robert Bales: The Kandahar Massacre

Sep 30, 2021

Explore the disturbing factors behind the Kandahar Massacre committed by U.S Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales. Topics include racism, PTSD, TBI, steroid abuse, underachievement, securities fraud, military background, aggressive behavior, and the horrific details of the massacre. The aftermath, defense attorney's press conference, guilty plea, sentencing, misdiagnoses of PTSD, factors contributing to violence in veterans, and upcoming tour and book promotion are also discussed.

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The Kandahar Massacre: Uncovering the Causes

Discussion on Underachievement and Securities Fraud

The Aftermath of a Fraud Case and Joining the Army

13:15 • 15min

The Troubling Behavior of Bales

28:27 • 18min

Build-up to the Kandahar Massacre

The Horrific Events of the Kandahar Massacre

54:01 • 15min

Aftermath of a Massacre and the Defense Attorney's Press Conference

01:09:19 • 5min

The Guilty Plea, Sentencing, and Mental Health History of Robert Bales

01:13:52 • 3min

Reputation of Misdiagnoses and Factors Contributing to Violence in Veterans with PTSD

01:16:46 • 8min

Upcoming tour, book promotion, and advertisements for Amazon Music, Wandry Plus, and 'Academy'

01:24:44 • 2min