S04E02: Cop Killer | Life and Death Row

Duration: 58'32''

Synopsis

The sentencing trial of former marine Patrick McDowell for the murder of deputy sheriff Joshua Moyers and the impact on those in the case fighting to secure his death, or avoid it.

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