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48 Hours: Eric Smith: Gambling on a Killer (S34EP24 CBS Sat March 26, 2022)

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March 25, 2022

Eric Smith: Gambling on a Killer – The parents of Derrick Robie, who was murdered in 1993 at the age of four, have spoken out following the release of their son’s killer from prison after 28 years.

In an interview with CBS News’ 48 Hours, Doreen and Dale Robie recalled their painful journey in the three decades since their son’s murder in the village of Savona, New York. The little boy was killed by Eric Smith, then 13 years old, who was dubbed the "freckle-faced killer" in the media at the time.

Airdate: Sat March 26, 2022 at 22:00 on CBS

Season 34 Episode 24

48 Hours is a CBS news magazine that investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart. The program and its team have earned critical acclaim, including 20 Emmys and three Peabody Awards.

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