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Sneak peek: Private Needham's War

May 22, 2019 / 03:35

This episode discusses the life of a military veteran who reflects on his past, including his transition from a carefree surfer to a soldier, and ultimately to a convicted murderer. Key topics include his experiences in the military, the tragic death of his girlfriend Jackie, and the psychological struggles he faced after returning to civilian life.

The guest shares his early passion for surfing and art, describing a carefree lifestyle before enlisting in the military. He sought a sense of brotherhood and purpose, which he found in service.

The narrative shifts to the devastating event where his girlfriend Jackie was killed, detailing the brutality of the incident and the impact it had on his life. He expresses remorse and reflects on how his military training influenced his actions.

Throughout the episode, the guest grapples with the consequences of his past, questioning what his life could have been like had he made different choices. He emphasizes the importance of accountability and the challenges of reintegrating into society after combat.

This episode serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding veterans' experiences and the tragic outcomes that can arise from unresolved trauma.

TLDR

A veteran reflects on his transformation from surfer to murderer after a tragic incident involving his girlfriend Jackie.

Episode

3:35
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48 hours presents that day and what happened that day is gonna be with me - the day I die it's something I carry on
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my conscience every day and I just can't believe that this this is where my life is right now
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like when I look back when I was a younger you know I'd never see myself at 25 26 years old you know being called a
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murderer I started getting in the water and I was probably about eight and then kind of surfing took over it was it was
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awesome I had no worries I had a relaxed job I was doing freelance art for a few companies
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anything that I could do that had to deal with painting or being artistic or expressive if I was I was on it
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well there's a point in my life where I was kind of just tired of surfing everyday working at surf shops and I
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wanted something more so that's what kind of pushed me to join the military and it strictly wasn't for you know
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private country or anything like that it was just to help the guy to help you know brothers in arm the Brotherhood I
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was looking for you know a brotherhood it's you go over there with the complete intention of giving your life for
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somebody else and I think there's nothing that has more valor or integrity than that
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[Music] there's times I do sit out there and I wonder where I could have been if I
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stayed home I would be a total different person Jackie was a very loving beautiful girl
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who loved me and I loved her unconditionally Jackie was beaten to death it was a bloody scene the pictures
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show a scene that you know most people would think it's a Quentin Tarantino movie on Jon's hand you could actually
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see the swelling that was caused by his repeated pummeling of Jackie's face he beat her to death beat her to death she
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was a 19 year old girl really attractive you know a high school graduate ton of friends everybody said what a sweet gal
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she was I was trained to kill I come home I can't adjust to the regular civilian
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lifestyle I spun out of control I needed help you can't let sympathy affect the administration of justice simply because
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someone is serving your country you can't use that as an excuse or a pass on unlawful criminal conduct unfortunately
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with the way I was trained you know to react to threats is to neutralize threats he didn't someone I love
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[Music] you

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  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most intense
  • 80
    Most unpredictable

Episode Highlights

  • A Life Changed
    Reflecting on the past, he wonders where he could have been if he stayed home.
    “I would be a total different person”
    @ 01m 46s
    May 22, 2019
  • The Tragedy of Jackie
    Jackie, a beautiful girl, was beaten to death, leaving a haunting memory.
    “She was a 19 year old girl really attractive”
    @ 02m 27s
    May 22, 2019
  • The Struggle of Adjustment
    After military training, he struggles to readjust to civilian life and cope with his past.
    “I can't adjust to the regular civilian lifestyle”
    @ 02m 47s
    May 22, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • I just can't believe that this is where my life is right now.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War
  • There's nothing that has more valor or integrity than giving your life for somebody else.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War
  • Jackie was a very loving beautiful girl who loved me and I loved her unconditionally.
    Sneak peek: Private Needham's War

Key Moments

  • Life Reflection01:46
  • Tragic Love01:59
  • Military Struggles02:41

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