INFAMOUS: Darlie Routier (Part 1)
In 1996, a small Texas community was rocked by the tragic slaying of two young boys. The police and prosecution had their sights set on one person as the perpetrator: the boy’s mother, Darlie Routier. They would work tirelessly to make sure she paid the price.
Darlie and Darin
Darlie, Devon and Damon
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Episode Source Material
- How the case against Darlie Routier unfolded
- Is this Texas mother a victim or a murderer?
- “Death Row Stories” – CNN Documentary
- Micro Needling Demo
- 5 controversial moments in the case that sent Darlie Routier to death row for her son’s murder
- “The Last Defense” – 20/20
- “The Last Defense” – 20/20 Clip, Part 11
- New DNA Testing Underway in Darlie Routier Capital Murder Case
- Did Darlie Routier kill her kids? Doubts remain two decades later
- Affidavit of Darin Routier
- Documents: Routier planned burglary scam before murders
- Maybe Darlie Didn’t Do It
- The Darlie Routier Case
- Evidence Photos
- Conversation with Darlie Routier Mother in Law
- Darlie Routier Juror Speaks out
- Fact and Fiction
- Susan Smith – Wikipedia
- 911 Statement Analysis
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