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Sudden child deaths are often assumed to be murder and caregivers are frequently the accused. FRONTLINE, ProPublica and NPR investigate, uncovering evidence of questionable convictions...

The Hardest CasesWhen children die, justice can be elusive If it’s Not Abuse...A closer look at some of the diseases and disorders that can look like child abuse InterviewsDr. Patrick Barnes ... Dr. Michael Laposata ... Dr. Jon Thogmartin

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