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Joan Robinson Hill Murder Case #267933

CBS Evening News for Saturday, Nov 22, 1980
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(Houston, Texas) Report with regard to alleged murder of Joan Robinson Hill in 1969, murder of Dr. John Hill in 1972 and trial of Joan's father Ashton Robinson for that murder given. Roles of Bobby VanDiver, Lilla Paulus and Marcia McKittrick noted. [Dr. Hill's last wife CONNIE - comments on file tape.] Books "Blood and Money" by Thomas Thompson and "Prescription Murder" by unnamed author mentioned. [John Hill's attorney Richard HAYNES - says he now believes Joan died of toxic shock syndrome.] Houston medical examiner Dr. Joseph A. Jachimczyk reported disagreeing. [Joan Robinson Hill case pathologist Dr. Paul RADELAT - says it is very possible Joan died of toxic shock syndrome.] Movie said being made of case. [Joan's friend nurse Dottie OATES - comments.]
REPORTER: Jim McManus

Reporter(s):
McManus, Jim;
Schieffer, Bob
Duration:
00:05:20

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