Caught in the headlights?
- Sep 16, 2016
- 0:56
- Short
"48 Hours"' Richard Schlesinger describes a technique police used while investigating the death of Thomas Kolman in Kingston, N.Y., in 2011. Could it help them connect a suspect to the scene? For more on the case, watch "Death and the Dentist" Saturday, July 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
"48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. For 27 seasons, "48 Hours" has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives. Check local listings for "48 Hours" broadcast times.
Brief Summary
A man is found dead; his best friend is the suspect linked by controversial headlight analysis.
Key points
- A Best Friend as a Suspect. A man found dead in his car with his best friend as the main suspect.
- Headlight Spread Pattern Analysis. A unique investigative tool likened to fingerprints is under scrutiny.
