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Aug 22
24m 16s

This Mother Got REVENGE On Her Daughter'...

Breanna Heim
About this episode

This week on Hot On The Case, we investigate the case of Anna and Marianne Bachmeier.

In 1981, Marianne made headlines around the world when she, in a packed courtroom killed the man who murdered her 7 year old daughter.

The public first praised her, then condemned her. Was she a grieving mother seeking justice.... or a vigilante who crossed the line?

We’ll also look at the case of Gary Plauché, the father who shot his son’s abuser on live television.

Do you think vigilante justice is ever justified?

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