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10. The actual case for The Fugitive was in the 1950s.

Sun Sep 19, 2021, 11:30 AM

Sep 2021

Since that show was aired in the 1960s, something that happened in 1970 could hardly have inspired it.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-sensationalized-murder-trial-inspires-the-fugitive

I'm with those who point out the absurdity of the supposed hippies.

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Jeffrey MacDonald: Ex-officer behind infamous 1970 slayings ends release appeal [View all] Eugene Sep 2021 OP

I saw a doc on this story a few yrs ago Demovictory9 Sep 2021 #1

When you kill children, compassionate release shouldn't be an option. Kittycatkat Sep 2021 #2

50 years ago Skittles Sep 2021 #3

yes, made up to sound Charles Manson-y Kittycatkat Sep 2021 #4

yup Skittles Sep 2021 #5

He killed his wife and children. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2021 #7

I've always had a reasonable doubt about McDonald's guilt. sinkingfeeling Sep 2021 #9

The actual case for The Fugitive was in the 1950s. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2021 #10

Sorry, confused Sheppard with MacDonald. sinkingfeeling Sep 2021 #11

He should stay in jail for his own good... he's sick... IcyPeas Sep 2021 #12