"48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant on dramatic verdict | Forensic Files

I'm Peter vanat 48 hours and on the next show We Begin this story dramatically with the verdict that Anita Smithy is
found guilty of murdering her husband Robert Klein why would we ever begin a story this way because we pose a simple
question was Justice served and we're going to lay out this case and you'll be able to decide that answer for yourself
but let's get some background back in 2007 Anita and Robert got married and it's seemed the perfect union each had
two children from a previous marriage but over the next 3 years who and what went wrong is open to severe debate to
this day Anita claims that Robert had become controlling a monster and that he started sexually abusing her in their
own bed Robert's side of the family says Hey the story is just the opposite Anita
became a vicious personality and Robert's own children said dad you got to get out of this marriage but here's
what we do know in May 2010 three shots are fired inside their bedroom Anita claims her husband was raping her and
that she had to shoot him to save her own life is she telling the truth does the evidence support
that check it out this next show is dramatic I hope you watch

This week's "48 Hours" begins with a surprising twist – the verdict is revealed in the first few minutes of the show. Correspondent Peter Van Sant explains why. Watch his report, "The Verdict" Saturday, April 25 at at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

Anita Smithy is found guilty of murdering her husband, raising questions about justice and the truth behind their tumultuous marriage.

Key points

Anita Smithy Found Guilty. Anita Smithy is found guilty of murdering her husband, Robert Klein.
The Perfect Union. Anita and Robert's marriage seemed ideal at first, but things took a dark turn.
The Night of the Shooting. Three shots are fired in their bedroom, leading to a dramatic claim of self-defense.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Was Justice served?

Opening question that sets the tone for the story.

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