14 – Lisa Nowak
A woman spends her life dreaming, training, and preparing to travel into space. After she achieves her goal, the NASA astronaut’s life falls apart when she is arrested while stalking her ex-boyfriend’s new lover, and law enforcement discover a kill kit in her possession.
Show Credits:
Research by: Laura Delgado
Script Writing, Editing, and Audio Production by: Renee Lynn
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Show Sources:
Lisa Nowak: Why the Astronaut Drove 900 Miles to Attack Her Ex’s Girlfriend by Biography
Astronaut Charged With Attempted Murder by NYT
Astronaut won’t face attempted murder charge by Chron
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Nowak Gave no Hint of Turmoil by Chris Kridler in Florida Today, February 7, 2007, Pg 6A
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Lisa Nowak apologizes to victim on YouTube