Part 3: Ken Kraus – The hardest battle wasn’t physical, it was psychological... 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Episode 206, Jul 23, 09:00 AM
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Ken Kraus reflects on the crushing loneliness, PTSD, and the public expectations that come with being labeled a “hero.” He discusses the mental health stigma among veterans, the importance of asking for help, and the long, personal journey toward healing. From military service to a career in law enforcement, Ken’s life is a story of sacrifice, survival, and the invisible wounds of war.
In this powerful episode of Game of Crimes, Murph continues the riveting story of Ken Kraus, a U.S. Marine, Iran hostage survivor, and Navy Commendation and Purple Heart recipient. After surviving torture and captivity during the 1979 Tehran Embassy siege, Ken opens up about what happened next—his medical evacuation to Germany, the complex political aftermath, and the overwhelming media attention when he returned to the United States.
But the hardest battle wasn’t physical—it was psychological.
But the hardest battle wasn’t physical—it was psychological.