Terror at the Morgue

On June 1, 2002, Memphis police responded to an alleged attack outside a morgue. The victim was the medical examiner, Dr. O.C. Smith, who was found wrapped in barbed wire with a bomb strapped to his neck. Dr. Smith survived but was concerned his assailant might attack again. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/8/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.