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Mystery of Saddam's Missing Hand

Season 4, Ep. 9

During the initial invasion of Iraq, a group of young Marines stole the hand of the infamous toppled Saddam Hussein statue. They kept it hidden for over a month before it mysteriously disappeared while being shipped home. 20 years later, one Marine is still seeking answers.


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