<description>&lt;p&gt;Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison.
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Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison.


Thirteen parole board members decide whether or not one man should be released from prison.


Prologue: Henry Dee has been locked up for most of his life, nearly 50 years. Now, he’s up for parole. Reporter Ben Austen tells the story. (19 minutes)

Part 1: The parole board members puzzle through the pros and cons of releasing Henry Dee from prison and cast their votes. (26 minutes)

Part 2: Reporter Ben Austen continues the story. (8 minutes)

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844: This Is the Case of Henry Dee

844: This Is the Case of Henry Dee

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