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Deep Secret

June 3, 2009 6:50 AM

In Full: Was a missing teen a runaway or the victim of a serial killer? Erin Moriarty reports.

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by amcgowannyc November 17, 2009 5:36 PM EST
I can't believe I am hearing Erin Moriarty say "StatUE of Limitations" instead of "StatUTE"; it's disturbing when even the people delivering "news" stories on television can't speak correct English. It's no wonder Americans are appearing less and less educated, with so many young people getting their information from the internet and tv. Embarrassing.
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by lorraine64 October 23, 2009 6:16 PM EDT
Please help! I ve logged on but can't watch any of the videos!!What am i doing wrong!! I love yr show and have been following it on You Tube as not on tv here in Italy. Thanks a bunch
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by tardisv September 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT
I'm really amazed at the outcome of this story. 48 Hours did a story about a missing woman named Beverly Watson. She was eventually proven to be deceased when small bone fragments were found and identified as her final remains. Her husband, at the time of her disapperance, Jim Watson told police that they had argued, and that she said she was going away to think about their relationship (or something like that, I don't remember exactly because it's been a while since I saw that episode). Anyway, the SAME thing (in this case) was said by the medical examiner in her case. The manner of death was listed as UNDETERMINED because (as the coroner said at Jim Watson's trial) "a cause of death could not be determined just by looking at the bones alone. I defy ANYONE to ascertain an accurate cause of death". But with a cercumstancial case, and QUESTIONABLE eye-witness testimony, Jim Watson was found guilty and sent to prison. While the two men in THIS case have admitted to having SOME role in this young man's disappearance, Jim Watson maintained his innocence from DAY ONE. The assistant state's attorney in THIS case (Sherry Tate Jenkins) made the RIGHT decision, as dissapointing as it is. If you can't prove a HOMICIDE occurred, how can you prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. In Jim Watson's case, the lack of a cause of death; proof a murder actually happened, somehow wasn't needed.
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by tardisv September 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT
I'm really amazed at the outcome of this story. 48 Hours did a story about a missing woman named Beverly Watson. She was eventually proven to be deceased when small bone fragments were found and identified as her final remains. Her husband, at the time of her disapperance, Jim Watson told police that they had argued, and that she said she was going away to think about their relationship (or something like that, I don't remember exactly because it's been a while since I saw that episode). Anyway, the SAME thing (in this case) was said by the medical examiner in her case. The manner of death was listed as UNDETERMINED because (as the coroner said at Jim Watson's trial) "a cause of death could not be determined just by looking at the bones alone. I defy ANYONE to ascertain an accurate cause of death". But with a cercumstancial case, and QUESTIONABLE eye-witness testimony, Jim Watson was found guilty and sent to prison. While the two men in THIS case have admitted to having SOME role in this young man's disappearance, Jim Watson maintained his innocence from DAY ONE. The assistant state's attorney in THIS case (Sherry Tate Jenkins) made the RIGHT decision, as dissapointing as it is. If you can't prove a HOMICIDE occurred, how can you prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. In Jim Watson's case, the lack of a cause of death; proof a murder actually happened, somehow wasn't needed.
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by zimaria September 11, 2009 10:15 AM EDT
*what itt doo people of earth o dude right fix tthe audio's bra there horrible!!!!!!!!!!..
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by OneLuv333 August 21, 2009 5:43 AM EDT
Really sad story, I wish they had found him sooner.
I've always thought it was the best friend that killed him.
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by rslefever July 26, 2009 5:43 PM EDT
Here is the link to the hymn - Shepherd me oh God.

http://www.imeem.com/groups/TIKjO1PJ/music/JMsTIebr/marty-haugen-shepherd-me-o-god/
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by 1hawaiiangirl June 15, 2009 6:33 PM EDT
everytime i try to watch 48 hours on your site it won't play. yes i have the proper applications installed to play it on my computer but it just won't do it. i watch dateline and have no problems it is only when i try to watch cbs that i have this very irritating problem. i cannot understand why this keeps happening only on your site.
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by dgjc June 13, 2009 2:26 PM EDT
CBS, thanks for fixing the audio problem. Appreciate the prompt turn around
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by dude12332145 June 10, 2009 10:37 PM EDT
The preview says is the kid a runaway or victim of a serial killer. Obviously neither. I wonder if cbs knows what a serial killer is? Cause an accidental killing or not has nothing to do with being a serial killer. And the DA in this case has no balls. They had enough evidence where any jury would have put this guy away.
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by varonnie June 10, 2009 6:29 PM EDT
On June 8th I tried to watch Deep Secret, but the volume was very low I could only hear it with my headset plugged into my computer only after turning the volume up to the maximum level which is usually loud. Unfortunately, I like to listen while I'm doing chores or moving around. I thought I would give it another try today, and I had no problem with the volume whatsoever. This time with my headset on it was too loud. Thanks for fixing the problem!
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by igcigc June 8, 2009 11:58 AM EDT
Can't hear. Turned volume up on site and on speakers, can just barely hear. Does something like this get fixed?
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by goldhelmet June 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT
ShelockH - I am haveing problems as well hearing audio as well. It's not just one or two people. I've never had problems hearing the audio on 48 Hours Mystery and having been watching every show for a long time.
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by dgjc June 7, 2009 10:26 AM EDT
CAN'T HEAR. CAN'T HEAR!!! IT TRULY IS A DEEP SECRET-PLEASE FIX YOUR AUDIO, CBS!!!
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by dgjc June 7, 2009 10:24 AM EDT
Can't hear, can't hear!!! It truly is a Deep Secret. Please fix your audio, CBS!!!
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by Rupie13 June 5, 2009 11:58 AM EDT
I wish I could hear it at all. I'm so frustrated. I wish I could watch it.
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by guest173 June 5, 2009 4:00 AM EDT
this video was quiet for me too, but the show is interesting
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by 1_KLAS June 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT
Sherlockh - I Think That McDermott Knows What He Is Doing . And He Is Aware Of What He Is Showing His Students. And He Is Not The Only One experiencing The Same Problems . And I Suggest You To Get A Life !
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by jbrauthor June 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT
I am reminded of the old adage, that even in Hell justice is served. I think the police however at the time of Jeff's death did not interrogate his girlfiriend enough. which would have possibly revealed that she had dated Jeff''s best friend Dave unbeknown to Jeff at the time, which would have surely provided a motive and/or the possibility that a conflict might have erupted between Jeff and Dave. There should not be any statue of limitations on mansluaghter. This is also a classic example of small town police departments not able to properly handle a complex murder. It appeared also, that the police at the time in 1977 avoided this case, as they tried to pawn off Jeff''s disappearance as merely a runaway, instead of doing at least a cursorary investigation of his friends.
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by jnmcdermott June 4, 2009 1:01 PM EDT
I should have clarified, I teach an upper division high school legal Studies class. 48 hours mysteries cover, quite well often times, components of investigation and facets of the legal system that my students can benefit from. You are very right, children should not see this. Young adults on the other hand, especially those interested in law enforcement, criminal justice and legal issues, should.
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