Forensic Files

Remembering Phonthip Ott

48 Hours

  • Jan 5, 2017
  • 1:16
  • Short

Tim Lewis recalls the dramatic story of how his big sister saved his life and how he struggles with the anger and frustration of not being able to help save her life during her tumultuous marriage to Dennis Ott

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Brief Summary

A guest shares a personal story of sibling loyalty and guilt after a near-drowning incident involving his sister.

Key points

  • A Near-Drowning Incident. A childhood memory where his sister saved him from drowning.
  • A Brother's Guilt. He reflects on his feelings of guilt for not protecting his sister.

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