Babysitter On Trial

from 48 Hours Hosted by CBS News

14-year-old honor student Chris Routh was a beloved babysitter for 23-month Emily Woodruff and her three-year-old brother, Hunter. On July 25, 2001, Emily suddenly stopped breathing while in Chris's care. Chris was charged with murder and child molestation. At trial the defense would present a dramatically different theory and call a witness who defied all expectations. “48 Hours" Correspondent Harold Dow reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/7/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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