A Cop Behind Bars

Patrick Bradford, a married police officer in Evansville, Indiana, was convicted and sentenced to 80 years in prison for stabbing Tammy Lohr, his 24-year-old mistress, to death and then setting her body on fire. Determined to win his acquittal, Deborah Nolan, a close friend and staunch supporter of Bradford’s, quit her teaching job and went to law school in order to be able to take on his defense. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/19/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases.Listen to a new “48 Hours” episode every Monday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive “Post Mortem” series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Plus, every Thursday, we’ll revisit a classic “48 Hours” episode. Get ad free access to "48 Hours" podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4aEgENo.Watch “48 Hours” Saturdays 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+. 48 Hours listeners can use discount code "HOURS20" for 20% off all 48 Hours products on ParamountShop.com.