The Case of Brian Peixoto: When Child Abuse Assumptions and Inadequate Autopsies Derail Justice

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In this episode, we delve into the case of Brian Peixoto, a man serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend's son, a crime he vehemently denies. We explore how assumptions about child abuse, coupled with a questionable autopsy, led to a potentially wrongful conviction. Join us as we dissect the investigation, trial, and the ongoing fight for a new trial in light of emerging evidence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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