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Aug 2025
40m 27s

Hunting Down Mr. Wright

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The half-century long pursuit of George Wright, a convicted murderer who escaped prison and hijacked a plane, led authorities around the world seeking his capture. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/29/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. 
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