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March 26, 2014 / 00:51

This episode discusses the case of Crystal Champagne, a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing and later found murdered. It covers the confession of Damon, who admitted to her rape and murder, and the implications of wrongful confessions.

The episode includes details about the circumstances surrounding Crystal's disappearance and the discovery of her body under the Huey P. Long Bridge. It highlights the emotional impact of the case on her family and the community.

Damon's confession raises questions about the reliability of such admissions, especially when individuals confess to crimes they did not commit. The episode emphasizes the complexities of the legal system and the consequences of jury decisions.

TLDR

The episode examines the murder case of Crystal Champagne and the complexities of wrongful confessions.

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my life was taken because a jury made a decision based off of [Music] [Applause]

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[Music] Lies 14-year-old white female had been reported missing deputies found the

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champagne's oldest daughter under the Huey PE long bridge last night leature was found around her neck matter of

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death is considered to homicide Damon confessed to the rape and murder of Crystal champagne you tell them you did

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do it yeah you confess mhm until someone is in the position that I was put in they will never

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understand why someone confesses to a crime they didn't commit

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Episode Highlights

Confession Under Duress
Damon confessed to the rape and murder of Crystal Champagne, raising questions about coerced confessions.
“You tell them you did it, yeah you confess.”
@ 00m 31s
March 26, 2014

Episode Quotes

Until someone is in the position I was put in, they will never understand.
Preview: "48 Hours" double feature

Key Moments

Tragic Discovery00:20
Homicide Investigation00:29
Coerced Confession00:47