This episode of True Crimecast unpacks the horrifying events of the Kandahar Massacre, a grim chapter in the history of the Afghanistan War. On March 11, 2012, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales embarked on a violent rampage, killing 16 Afghan civilians, including women and children, and leaving behind devastation in two small villages. Jamie and John examine Bales' troubled past, the psychological toll of war, and the systemic failures that may have contributed to his actions. They also explore the legal proceedings, international law implications, and the lasting impact on US-Afghan relations.

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