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Exposure to grenade blasts likely damaged Maine mass shooter’s brain

Researchers examined the brain of mass shooter Robert Card and found significant damage. Card was exposed to thousands of blasts as an Army grenade trainer.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 7, 2024 • 1 min read

Researchers examined the brain of mass shooter Robert Card and found significant damage. Card was exposed to thousands of blasts as an Army grenade trainer.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Exposure to grenade blasts likely damaged Maine mass shooter’s brain

Researchers examined the brain of mass shooter Robert Card and found significant damage. Card was exposed to thousands of blasts as an Army grenade trainer.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Exposure to grenade blasts likely damaged Maine mass shooter’s brain

Researchers examined the brain of mass shooter Robert Card and found significant damage. Card was exposed to thousands of blasts as an Army grenade trainer.

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