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American Murder: The Family Next Door(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-09-29
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691 Votes
Time: 1h 23m
Overview:
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: American Murder: The Family Next Door
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Mustin
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