Impossible Mission II

In the summer of 1984, Dyke Rhoads, 27, met 24-year-old Karen Spesard. The couple fell in love and were married on March 22, 1986.

But less than three months later, on July 6, in their hometown of Paris, Ill., the couple were murdered in their house and stabbed more than 25 times each. After the crime, the killer or killers set a fire to destroy the evidence.

The next year, two men, Randy Steidl and Herb Whitlock, were arrested. Whitlock, then 41, was a part-time construction worker and small-time drug dealer. Stiedl, then 35, also worked construction jobs and had several convictions for assault.

The motive for the murders, according to prosecutors: a drug deal gone bad. After the trial in 1987, Whitlock was sentenced to life in prison; Steidl was sentenced to death. But are they really the murderers? 48 Hours reports on a case that may not yet be closed.

Over the years, Steidl and Whitlock have continued to claim that they were innocent. They weren't the only ones who thought that justice had gone astray. In 1999, David Protess, a Northwestern University journalism professor, and four of his students began to reinvestigate the crime trying to find out who killed the couple.

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**Dive into the Thrilling World of C.I.D.: A Must-Watch Series for Crime Drama Lovers**

In the realm of Indian television, few shows have made as significant an impact as **C.I.D.**, which stands for Crime Investigation Department. Premiering on January 21, 1998, on Sony Entertainment Television, this groundbreaking series changed the landscape of crime dramas in India. With its unique storytelling and engaging characters, it has become a cult classic that continues to capture the hearts of viewers even after more than two decades.

At its core, **C.I.D.** revolves around an elite team of police officers led by the formidable ACP Pradyuman, portrayed masterfully by Shivaji Satam. This show takes viewers through gripping criminal investigations set against the bustling backdrop of Mumbai. Each episode presents hard-core police procedural stories filled with twists and turns that keep audiences guessing until the very end. The compelling narratives are interwoven with personal challenges faced by each character, adding depth to their roles while maintaining a fast-paced and thrilling atmosphere.

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