Wright commits suicide after stabbing his wife to death in a jealous rage. Norris declines being returned to Alabama to have his case considered by the Alabama Board of Pardons. October Clarence Norris is pardoned by Alabama Governor George Wallace. Bates files a lawsuit against NBC for libel and invasion of privacy. October 27 Bates died before her lawsuit settles.
Price dies five years later.
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