Forensic Files

Mystery on Lockhart Road

Dateline NBC

  • Jan 22, 2020
  • 1:24:01
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, former Indiana State Police trooper David Camm arrives home and finds his wife and children murdered in their garage. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 31, 2014.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

David Cam was wrongfully convicted of murdering his family, later exonerated after 13 years due to new evidence pointing to another suspect.

Key points

  • The Pain Becomes a Part of You. David reflects on the lasting impact of losing his family.
  • A Mother's Loss. Janice Wren hears the devastating news of her daughter's murder.
  • The Investigation Begins. A homicide investigation kicks off in the wake of the murders.
  • David Cam Arrested. David Cam is arrested and charged with the murders of his wife and children.
  • Trial Begins. David Cam's trial begins, with the prosecution presenting a timeline of events leading to the murders.
  • David's Sentence. David Cam is sentenced to 195 years in prison for the murders of his family.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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