Leslie Stahl
Appearances
48 Hours
Murder in Paradise
Welcome to 48 Hours Mystery. I'm Leslie Stahl. Prison is the last place four American friends expected to end up when they set off on a dream vacation. But then this story is full of the unexpected. For one thing, it's a case of murder in a place where such a crime is almost unheard of. It's a case where the tide keeps shifting right to the very end.
48 Hours
Murder in Paradise
For more than a year, four American men had been held prisoner on the remote Caribbean island of Tortola, accused of murdering their friend, Lois McMillan. Since it's British territory, Tortola's justice system does have a lot in common with our own. But there are some key differences. Keep in mind that a judge can give an opinion on the evidence when instructing the jury.
48 Hours
Murder in Paradise
And it's all been unfolding in a land where the justice system might seem a little bit foreign, even though some of the world's most respected investigators from Scotland Yard are on the case. Susan Spencer reports on how some Americans who went looking for an escape became prisoners in paradise.
48 Hours
Murder in Paradise
The prosecution's circumstantial murder case has the families of the four defendants in an uproar. They're convinced it's a frame-up. Susan Spencer picks up the story with the defense preparing for its turn in court, hoping to keep one year in prison from becoming life.
48 Hours
Murder in Paradise
Even after the verdict, the case against William Labrador was still far from over. Stay with us.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
Good evening, and welcome to 48 Hours Investigates. I'm Leslie Stahl. Penny Chang knew and trusted Scott Struthers. So did Penny's parents. Indeed, Scott Struthers was like a member of the family, and just about the last person they would have ever suspected of posing a threat to their daughter. That's what makes this case even harder to understand.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
There were warning signs that may have been missed, and there may have been miscommunication too. But there is also a question hanging over this case as to whether the experts, the doctors, are at all to blame. To Penny's family, the answer is clear. Erin Moriarty reports on a story of misplaced trust that led to tragedy.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
Stalking happens to be an occupational hazard of this business, television reporting, that nobody likes to talk about. But the stalking of on-air personalities is a growing concern. It's even become a topic of conversation at various professional gatherings among local television anchors and reporters.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
They are especially at risk since they're often encouraged to connect with the audience on a personal level. The trouble is it's hard to know who's watching. Troy Roberts has a story of some local television reporters who made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
In the last decade or so, all 50 states have passed anti-stalking laws. At least a dozen states make stalking an automatic felony. And by no means is it mainly celebrities who are victims. If you feel you're being followed or threatened, report it to the police, tell a friend, and keep a record of it. That could all be crucial to staying safe.
48 Hours
Stalking Shadows
No one wants to go through life looking over their shoulder. But experts say a little healthy suspicion could be the first step to stop a stalker. That's 48 Hours Investigates.