The Pretender
from 48 Hours Hosted by CBS News
In 2001, Christian Longo murdered his wife and their three children in Oregon and then fled to Mexico using a false identity. At trial, prosecutors argued Longo killed his family to escape financial troubles and Longo portrayed himself as a misunderstood family man. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 3/28/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.
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