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Breakdown in Maine

Season 2024 Episode 16 | 54m 23s

Investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and missed opportunities to prevent it. FRONTLINE, Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine breakdowns with police, military and mental health care before the Lewiston shooting.

Aired: 12/09/24

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the Abrams Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Park Foundation; and the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund with major support from Jon and Jo Ann Hagler on behalf of the Jon L. Hagler Foundation, and additional support from Koo and Patricia Yuen.

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BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 3: 'Dereliction of Duty'

How did Army Reserve leaders respond to warning signs about the Lewiston shooter, a reservist?

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BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 4: 'They Controlled It All'

The politics of guns in Maine and “yellow flag” laws, which shaped the Lewiston response.

Clip: S2024 E16 | 44:16

Watch • 36:36

FRONTLINE

BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 1: 'Did We Really Survive This?'

The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 25, 2023, was the year's deadliest.

Clip: S2024 E16 | 36:36

Watch • 40:52

FRONTLINE

BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 2: 'I Believe He Is Going To Snap'

Months before the Lewiston mass shooting, the gunman’s family & friends were trying to get him help.

Clip: S2024 E16 | 40:52

Watch • 35:26

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BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 5: 'We're Still Here'

Four members of Maine's deaf community died in the Lewiston shooting.

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BREAKDOWN ASL PODCAST | EP. 6: 'I Think There's Hope'

In the Lewiston shooting's aftermath, healing and recovery is taking many forms.

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