Forensic Files

Man falsely accused in 1980 murder calls accusation an "outrage"

48 Hours

  • Sep 24, 2013
  • 0:07
  • Short

Doug Lainer, falsely accused in the 1980 murder of teen couple Sabrina Gonsalves and John Riggins, speaks to "48 Hours" during our season premiere,"The Sweetheart Murders", Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10/9c on CBS. To watch full episodes of 48 Hours Mystery, CLICK http://cbsn.ws/1cai8zp

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Brief Summary

A wrongful conviction story highlights flaws in the justice system.

Key points

  • Framed and Outraged. A shocking claim of being framed leads to a dire consequence: the gas chamber.

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