An experienced hunter dies from a fatal gunshot wound | Forensic Files

48 hours is investigating the mysterious death of an american woman in africa bianca rudolph suffered a deadly gunshot
wound while she was visiting zambia with her husband lawrence the case center is
on the crucial question did bianca accidentally shoot herself that's what zambian police say but as 48 hours
contributor debra patter reports american investigators believe lawrence rudolph murdered his wife
in 2016 lawrence rudolph and his wife bianca were preparing to return home from a hunting trip in zambia lawrence
says he was in the cabin's bathroom when he heard a gunshot and his wife scream finding her dead shot in the chest he
would tell authorities bianca must have shot herself while packing up their gun in its case gun safety rules and
regulations stipulate once the hunting trip was ended the weapon should have been rendered safe james galliano a
retired fbi special agent and cbs news consultant has questions over why the gun would have even been
loaded to think that they would have left the weapon off safe loaded and then a finger could have gotten in
the trigger it just does not make sense it is especially puzzling says galliano because of the rudolph's background
lawrence rudolph and his wife bianca were avid hunters these were not rookies and they understand gun safety rules and
precautions lawrence rudolph for his point has maintained innocence throughout this
investigation you can watch deborah's full report tonight at 8 eastern 7 central on the cbs news streaming
network

Two experienced hunters embarked on a safari hunting trip in Zambia, but only one returned. Was Bianca Rudolph's death an accident, or was it murder? Stream "48 Hours: Death on Safari" tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CBS News. #48hours #BiancaRudolph #LarryRudolph

Brief Summary

The episode examines Bianca Rudolph's death in Zambia, questioning if it was an accident or murder by her husband, Lawrence.

Key points

The Mysterious Death of Bianca Rudolph. 48 Hours investigates the suspicious death of Bianca Rudolph in Zambia, raising questions about her husband's involvement.

Episode quotes

It just does not make sense.

James Galliano questions the circumstances of the shooting.

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