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A Conviction In Question

2025/6/4
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Karen Tipton, a mother and wife, was found murdered in her home. Her husband, David Tipton, was initially a suspect, but due to an alibi, he was cleared. Meanwhile, Daniel Wade Moore was implicated due to a confession to his uncle and his past connection to the Tipton house. However, the lack of physical evidence and unanswered questions made the case complex.
  • Karen Tipton was found murdered in her home with 28 stab wounds.
  • Her husband, David Tipton, had an alibi.
  • Daniel Wade Moore confessed to being present at the time of the murder but denied killing her.
  • Lack of physical evidence like fingerprints or murder weapon.
  • The case raised questions about the handling of evidence and the initial investigation.

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In 2002, Daniel Wade Moore was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 murder of Karen Tipton, an Alabama mother and wife. But after new information from the FBI surfaced, in 2005 the same judge who sentenced Moore ordered him to be released. A second trial was held, ending in a hung jury. Would a third trial seal his fate? “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/19/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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