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A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent | 48 Hours
A daughter fights to clear her father's name after he is convicted of murdering her mother 37 years ago, highlighting the complexities of cold case evidence and familial loyalty.

Detectives find key evidence after man said he shot his wife by accident | 48 Hours Full Episode
A husband's claim of an accidental shooting in 2013 unravels nearly a decade later after a cold case review uncovers critical, previously unexamined audio and forensic evidence, exposing a history of domestic violence and a calculated cover-up.

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode
After 37 years, a cold case murder of a young mother is solved, leading to the conviction of her estranged husband amidst conflicting forensic evidence and a shocking suicide.

Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments | Full Episode
A daughter's lingering doubts and a cold case review of overlooked surveillance footage expose a husband's fabricated accident as a calculated murder, years after his wife's death.
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