Behind the Closet Door

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Behind the Closet Door

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After Andrea Cincotta is found murdered in her Virginia home, her son embarks on a 20-year quest for justice that leads him down a dark and twisted path. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

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Jun 27, 2023

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