Sneak peek: Who Wanted Howard Pilmar Dead? | Forensic Files

[Music] we're wondering if you were still at work give me a call let me know what
time you gonna be home we were in Arizona when I got a phone call on a Friday morning March 22nd 1996 to tell
me that Howard was a victim of a homicide I was in complete disbelief no I can't be you know I mean murdered it
was very violent they were slaughtered he was dead over 40 times it had to be somebody who he knew that that hated him
so much who could have done this to Howard who would want to kill my son [Music]
how could I tell you about Howard with me the Sun rose and set with hours he couldn't do anything wrong I was full of
energy he was good-looking he loved to dress and go out he was married to Ruslan and they had a child
Philip who was the love of his life Howard work for you right oh sure we had an office supply and stationery business
he made me look like a vinyl llegan as far as being a entrepreneur he's thought this little coffee thing in our store
Starbucks before Starbucks was right Starbucks that's right I said people in New York are not gonna be walking around
the streets with coffee cups so he how smart I was but he was a little bit smarter here's ours right here we miss
you so very very much they never found the weapon and they never had a witness I call the police
practically every day I wouldn't give up [Music] years went by dear son it is five years
10 years 15 17 years 20 years since the horrific murder he's 90 I was worried Frank would not see the
end of us today is 22 years how can we let them get away with murder [Music]

The wife of a NYC businessman is suspected of murdering him with help from her brother — why would she want him dead and why did it take more than two decades to crack the case? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports Saturday, June 13 at 10/9c on CBS.

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Brief Summary

Howard was murdered in 1996; his family seeks justice 22 years later.

Key points

The Shocking News. A phone call reveals the tragic murder of Howard, leaving his loved ones in disbelief.
A Life Remembered. Howard is remembered fondly by his family, highlighting his vibrant personality and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Unsolved Case. Years pass without resolution as the family continues to seek justice for Howard's murder.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I was in complete disbelief.

Reacting to the news of Howard's murder.

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