In 1985, 3 members of the Eastburn family were found brutally murdered on Mother's Day. The police found one sole survivor in the home, and investigators find ample evidence suggesting once man committed the crime. So why did Timothy Hennis go through 3 trials? How did the military beat double jeopardy? Listen in to find out.

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