Forensic Files

Jane Laut: Why I shot my husband

48 Hours

  • May 12, 2016
  • 0:34
  • Short

In her first TV interview, Jane Laut tells "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty that she had no choice the night she shot her husband, Dave. For more, watch "Death of an Olympian" Saturday, May 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

A life-threatening encounter leads to a shooting to protect oneself and others.

Key points

  • Desperate Choices. A life-or-death decision leads to shocking consequences.

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