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Frontline S29E1 — Death by Fire

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Frontline•Season 29•Episode 1

Death by Fire

6.1/10 · 26 votesOct 19, 2010

Ranked #15 of 16 in Season 29•−1.0 vs season avg

At the center of the national death penalty debate today is the controversial case of Cameron Todd Willingham, put to death for the arson-murder of his three little girls. But was he guilty?

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Episode Summary

"Death by Fire" is episode 1 of Frontline season 29. It scored 6.1/10 from 26 votes, ranking #15 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on October 19, 2010.

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