The search for a Texas mom's killer takes stunning turns

48 Hours

  • May 10, 2024
  • 2:35
  • Short

For years, Nicki Myers Bates has been searching for the remains of her mother — and the man who killed her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant travels to Texas to report on the 2006 case.

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Brief Summary

Nikki Meers Bates seeks justice for her mother Tammy's 2006 disappearance and murder by William Greer, who confessed but was released due to lack of evidence.

Key points

  • The Confession. William Greer confessed to killing Tammy but faced no murder charges due to lack of evidence.
  • A Daughter's Search for Justice. Nikki Meers Bates has spent 15 years seeking justice for her mother's murder.

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