A mentally disabled person goes missing. When his body is found, it's in such bad condition an official cause of death can't be determined. However, two very young witnesses saw the crime as it happened, and are able to help pinpoint what happened.

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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Death sentence upheld for Alabama man convicted of decapitating mentally challenged man | WBMA (abc3340.com)
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