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S12 E9 Shamed Into Confession

Crime

14+

44 minutes

Apr 22, 2003

A look at how a confession--whether true or false--can harm a defendant's case in the American justice system. James Harry Reyos confessed that he killed a priest.Starring: Howard Swindle

Season 12, 8 Episodes

Justifiable Homicide?,

Two men on trial for killing an elderly man claim the old man got what he deserved. They tell the court that he had abused his family for decades.

Who Killed Hannah Hill?,

The tragic story of 18-year-old Hannah Hill of Akron, Ohio, whose murder may never be solved.

A Mother's Betrayal,

The shocking story of Kathy Bush, regarded as a caring mother and a national advocate for health care, who was suddenly arrested for child abuse.

A Questionable Doctor,

A look at how the justice system handled the unique case of Dr. L. Stan Naramore, who was convicted of attempting to murder a 78-year-old terminally ill woman.

Shamed Into Confession,

A look at how a confession--whether true or false--can harm a defendant's case in the American justice system. James Harry Reyos confessed that he killed a priest.

Death Of A Bride,

When a New Jersey woman is murdered on her wedding day by her ex-boyfriend, the case stirs a heated debate about the nature of crimes of passion.

The mysterious killing of a businessman leads to a precedent-setting case that reveals just how easy it is for two people to arrange a murder while chatting on the Internet.

The Wells Fargo Heist,

In the end, the case would change the way the death penalty worked in nine states. But long before it got to that point, it was about a big score.

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American Justice

Crime

14+

13 Seasons

43 minutes

American Justice looks at notable criminal justice cases in the United States from the perspective of the police, lawyers, victims, and perpetrators involved.

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