Henry Lee Lucas was known as America's most prolific serial killer, admitting to hundreds of murders, but, as DNA results contradict his confessions, will they expose the biggest criminal justice hoax in U.S. history?
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As families long for closure, the manipulation continues. Years later, on death row, Lucas steps up the fight for his life. But the lies don't stop.
DNA testing and a close examination of the evidence reveal the truth about Lucas - and the officers who let the real killers get away with murder.
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Suspicions about Lucas's confessions crescendo as a front-page investigative story hits the newsstands, and an ambitious DA takes on the Texas Rangers.
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Henry Lee Lucas was known as America's most prolific serial killer, admitting to hundreds of murders, but, as DNA results contradict his confessions, will they expose the biggest criminal justice hoax in U.S. history?
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This is an outstanding documentary and well worth watching. It will make you mad and make you sad for all parties involved. If you like crime stories, this is certainly one you don't want to miss