David Hahn, also known as the 'Nuclear Boy Scout', attempted to build a homemade nuclear reactor in his backyard shed. His experiment resulted in detectable radiation spreading across his neighborhood, attracting the attention of authorities. Despite the potential health risks, Hahn refused medical evaluation and later faced personal struggles. He served in the military and was arrested years later for attempting to steal radioactive detectors. Hahn passed away at the age of 39.
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David Hahn caught the attention of the FBI and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after he attempted to build a "breeder" reactor in a Michigan potting shed in the mid-1990s.David Hahn, The ‘Nuclear Boy Scout’David Hahn’s Experiments Attract The Wrong Kind Of AttentionThe Sad Final Years Of The Radioactive Boy ScoutSort: