We all know the name Jack Kevorkian but many may not fully understand his story. To some, he was a doctor fighting for his patients' right to choose how they left this world. In secret, he had a fascination with death bordering on obsession. Part 1 of this 2 parter will explain exactly what we mean.

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Known at different times over the facility's 135 year run as the California Home for the Care and Training of Feeble Minded Children (1883), Sonoma State Home (1909), Sonoma State Hospital (1953), and Sonoma Developmental Center (1986), this facility has a dark history of abuse, selfish experimentation, and corruption. Even worse, although overcrowded, there were more staff members than many institutions had yet this one seemingly willfully chose to be absolutely horrible. Join us to find out exactly what was going on, and why the doctors wanted kids' spinal fluid!

How does a state funded school become a dark hiding place for society to store its differently abled with no classes, no care, and no hope? Join us as we discuss one of the most disgusting institutions in American history made famous by Geraldo Rivera's investigative piece Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace. Spoiler: State funded institutions usually go bad because of state funding.

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