Ep. 3: Contaminated

About this episode

The episode retraces the final days of Karen Silkwood as she faces severe radioactive contamination and the subsequent legal actions taken by her family against Kerr-McGee.

We retrace the final days of Karen’s life: she’s been so badly contaminated by radioactive material that men in hazmat suits show up to inspect her apartment, strip much of it down to the studs, and seal her possessions into 55-gallon drums for disposal. Karen grows fearful the contamination will kill her. Years after her death, Karen's family sues Kerr-McGee for the contamination and for the first time, her allegations against the company are tested in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: ABC News

Topics covered

• radioactive contamination
• legal battle
• hazmat inspection
• Karen Silkwood
• true crime
• family lawsuit

Keywords

• Karen Silkwood
• radioactive material
• Kerr-McGee
• hazmat suits
• contamination
• lawsuit
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kerr-McGee

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