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A violent murder, a child on death row

Dec 1, 2023
A troubled teenager commits a violent murder, leading to a death sentence. The aftermath of the murder and the involvement of the prosecutor are explored. The victim's grandson contemplates forgiveness and writes a letter of forgiveness to the girl on death row.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Murder of Mrs. Pelke
03:23 • 5min
3
Aftermath of Ruth Stepson's Murder
08:31 • 19min
4
Finding Forgiveness
27:43 • 7min
5
A Letter of Forgiveness
34:46 • 2min