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S19 E66 Two Wigs, A Gun, and A Murder: Part 1

Documentary

TV-PG

42 minutes

Dec 31, 2006

Fred Jablin, a devoted father was gunned down in his driveway. His ex-wife, Piper was the prime suspect. Circumstantial evidence, including an airline ticket and two wigs indicated that Piper had masqueraded as her older sister and killed her husband.

Season 19, 26 Episodes

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48 Hours is television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.

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48 Hours - Two Wigs, A Gun, and A Murder: Part 1

Two Wigs, A Gun, and A Murder: Part 1,

Fred Jablin, a devoted father was gunned down in his driveway. His ex-wife, Piper was the prime suspect. Circumstantial evidence, including an airline ticket and two wigs indicated that Piper had masqueraded as her older sister and killed her husband.

48 Hours - Two Wigs, A Gun, and A Murder: Part 2

Two Wigs, A Gun, and A Murder: Part 2,

Fred Jablin, a devoted father was gunned down in his driveway. His ex-wife, Piper was the prime suspect. Circumstantial evidence, including an airline ticket and two wigs indicated that Piper had masqueraded as her older sister and killed her husband.

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48 Hours

Documentary

TV-PG

26 Seasons

42 minutes

48 Hours is television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.

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