# The Corn Rake Witness | Full Episode

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For the first time, a key witness in the corn rake murder case speaks out to say his father is innocent. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This episode aired on Oct. 17, 2026. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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