48 Hours

Facing a Monster at Trial

August 10, 2026·41 min·6-min readnarrativetrue crime
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This episode centers on the harrowing true story of Sean Doyle, a man whose escalating pattern of domestic violence culminated in the murder of Lori Leonard, a single mother. The narrative weaves together survivor testimonies from multiple victims, including Cece Opinowski and Sarah Vollm

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Sean DoyleCece OpinowskiLori LeonardJennifer LeonardDorothy TuckerKevin CourtrightWade IrwinSarah VollmerDon Lehman

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Topics

Cold CasesCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice ReformForensicsInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismTrue Crime

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