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Mar 2022
1h 22m

In the Light of Day

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A family gathering ends with one man dead, leading to more than a decade of questions – was it suicide or murder? Keith Morrison reports on the latest twist in the case. This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK. 
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