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Community reacts to arrest of small town's "golden boy"

Quincy, Illinois, journalist Bob Gough talks to "48 Hours" about the arrest of former prosecutor Curtis Lovelace for the murder of his wife, Cory Lovelace, eight years after her death was ruled "undetermined"
Community reacts to arrest of small town's "golden boy" 00:32

Quincy, Illinois, journalist Bob Gough talked to "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher about the arrest of Curtis Lovelace -- a local football star, former prosecutor and school board member -- for the murder of his wife, Cory Lovelace, eight years after her mysterious Valentine's Day death was ruled "undetermined."

Gough, who was a television news executive in Quincy at the time of Cory Lovelace's death, became fascinated with the case. He's currently working on a book about Cory's life, death and the arrest of the man accused of her murder.

Hear more of Gough's interview with Maher below:

Journalist tipped on arrest of former Quincy prosecutor Curtis Lovelace 01:04
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