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Post Mortem | Facing a Monster at Trial

Aug 11, 2026 · 21m

Summary

CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales interviews 48 Hours’ Anne Marie Greene about the case of Sean Doyle, who murdered Lori Leonard in 2005. The discussion highlights survivor Cece Opinowski breaking her silence on Doyle’s prior domestic violence, which helped secure his conviction. Greene details the emotional impact on Lori’s family and the legal nuances of Doyle’s second-degree murder sentence.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: SNHU and Hulu's Furious Starting with survivor Cece Opinowski's story Friend Shannon's intuition saves Cece Police mishandling of 1996 domestic violence call Second attack on Sarah Vollmer and probation Sponsors: Gruns and Chime Lori Leonard's murder and Dorothy's initial belief Impact on Lori's sons and the quilts Detective Hamilton and nephew Dustin's trauma Trial testimony and second-degree murder verdict Why not first-degree murder and parole concerns Cece's message on vigilance and resources Sponsors: Zero Shoes and Indeed
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