Murder victim's daughters share their emotional journey
- Jan 8, 2017
- 1:46
- Short
Jeanette Marine and Tippy Dhailwal talk to correspondent Tracy Smith about how the parole hearings for their stepfather, Dennis Ott, have been emotionally taxing on them as they relive the details of their mother's murder 25 years later.
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Brief Summary
Family members confront the emotional toll of their mother's murder and Dennis Ott's denial of guilt during parole hearings.
Key points
- The Denial. Dennis continues to deny his guilt, leaving the family in anguish.
- The Sentence. The family grapples with the reality of Dennis's sentence.
- Reliving the Pain. The family is forced to relive their trauma at hearings.
