Forensic Files

Coroner uses skull to determine cause of death in 1985 killing

48 Hours

  • Oct 15, 2013
  • 0:46
  • Short

A conman is accused in a 1985 cold case. What can a skull tell investigators about a decades-old murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10/9c on CBS. To watch full episodes of 48 Hours Mystery, CLICK http://cbsn.ws/1cai8zp

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Brief Summary

Forensic analysis of skull fractures reveals potential cause of death.

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  • Unearthing the Truth. A bobcat's heavy machinery raises questions about the integrity of the skull and body.

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