Exclusive: Wrongfully Accused of Murdering His Parents—A Son Is Set Free

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EXCLUSIVE: WRONGFULLY ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS PARENTS—A SON IS SET FREE

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october 20, 2008

Intense Interrogation

Watch a clip of the 10-hour interrogation of 14-year-old Michael Crowe.

Coerced Confession

Marty Tankleff admitted to murdering his parents, but says his statement was forced. What made him confess?

Wrongful Accusation

At 14, Michael Crowe was accused of murdering his sister and coerced into confessing. He shares his story.

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