How does Brazilian punishment fit the crime? | Forensic Files

what punishment fits the crime after a horrible murder takes place the answer may depend on the country that's trying
it Karl Harig was shot to death in 2007 his wife Claudia Herrick was charged with his murder in the United States but
fled to Brazil where she was born citizens there can't be extradited my name is Bernardo Matarazzo an intern at
48 hours also from Brazil I went to Brasilia with correspondent Erin Moriarty and with Carl's brother Paul
Herrick to track Claudia down in the process I learned how her fate could change depending on the country if she
were tried and convicted in Brazil the maximum sentence she could get is 30 years in prison oh my gosh even if if
she were convicted of something like murder and she goes to prison over a period of time she would be allowed out
during the day to work yes a dimension is less on Brazilian she could even be led out after serving
just a third of that time by contrast if she were tried and convicted in Ohio where the murder took place she could
spend the rest of her life in prison on justice and I want it for my parents

To get justice for his death, Karl Hoerig's family in the United States must first navigate the Brazilian criminal justice system, which may keep his suspected murderer from facing extradition.

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Brief Summary

Claudia Herrick faces different murder sentencing in Brazil versus the U.S. after fleeing prosecution.

Key points

Claudia Herrick's Escape. After being charged with murder, Claudia fled to Brazil, avoiding extradition.
Sentencing Discrepancies. The potential sentences for Claudia vary drastically between Brazil and Ohio.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

Oh my gosh, even if convicted of murder!

Discussing potential sentencing in Brazil.

0:55WatchFeb 1, 2018

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