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Nov 2024
35m 37s

Weapon of Choice: 5

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Now that Erin had finally been found, it was time to arrest Chris Lee. The only problem was, he had skipped town. Once NCIS and local investigators find him, Chris was facing a grueling trial back in San Bernardino County. But at the trial, Chris's defense attorneys claim new information about Erin—that nobody saw coming. Listen early and ad-free by subscrib ... Show More
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