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Case 296: Aaron Bacon

2024/9/14
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Aaron Bacon's parents, worried about his drug use and recent gang assault, sent him to North Star Expeditions, a wilderness therapy program. Despite initial hopes for a positive change, Aaron's experience at the camp quickly deteriorated.
  • Aaron's parents chose North Star based on positive reviews and testimonials, unaware of past incidents.
  • The program cost $13,900, requiring the Bacons to take a second mortgage.
  • Aaron was forcibly taken from his home by program staff, causing distress to both him and his parents.

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**** Content warnings: Child abuse, sexual assault **** On an early morning in March 1994, two strange men entered 16-year-old Aaron Bacon’s bedroom and told him they were there to take him away. Aaron’s parents had signed him up for a 63-day wilderness therapy program called North Star Expeditions in the hopes that some time following a disciplined routine in the natural world would help Aaron kick his drug habit and regain his focus. But none of them had any idea what lay in store…

Narration – Anonymous Host) Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas) Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn) A special thanks to Dave Kehlet for certain information provided in this episode

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