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20/20•Season 44•Episode 2

The Perfect Liar

7.2/10 · 15 votesOct 23, 202082 min

Ranked #22 of 31 in Season 44•−0.1 vs season avg

James Dailey, who is on death row for the 1985 murder of Shelly Boggio, said Paul Skalnik's lies helped convict him. One of the prosecutors in the case says Dailey received "an appropriate sentence."

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Episode Summary

"The Perfect Liar" is episode 2 of 20/20 season 44. It scored 7.2/10 from 15 votes, ranking #22 of 31 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 23, 2020.

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