Chapter

Teenager's Mother Found Murdered in Family Home
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17:09 - 21:00 (03:51)

Hugh, a 16-year-old boy, came home from school to find his mother murdered in their family apartment in the Bronx. Police initially questioned him and later searched for suspects.

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Hugh Burton recounts the horrific day in 1989 when he found his mother murdered in their Bronx apartment and how he was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for her murder for over 19 years.
17:09 - 18:28 (01:19)
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Crime
Summary

Hugh Burton recounts the horrific day in 1989 when he found his mother murdered in their Bronx apartment and how he was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for her murder for over 19 years.

Chapter
Teenager's Mother Found Murdered in Family Home
Episode
Episode 7: This Side of the Line
Podcast
Bear Brook
Detectives conducted an accusatory interview with Hugh who at first said he was at school when his mother was murdered.
18:28 - 21:00 (02:32)
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Murder Investigation
Summary

Detectives conducted an accusatory interview with Hugh who at first said he was at school when his mother was murdered. However, this was based on a mistake, and the police theory was flawed.

Chapter
Teenager's Mother Found Murdered in Family Home
Episode
Episode 7: This Side of the Line
Podcast
Bear Brook