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<p>In this Dateline classic, a family many saw as 'perfect' in an All-American town experiences a tragedy that shakes their faith and family. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 3, 2014.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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