A Cop Behind Bars

Patrick Bradford, a married police officer in Evansville, Indiana, was convicted and sentenced to 80 years in prison for stabbing Tammy Lohr, his 24-year-old mistress, to death and then setting her body on fire. Determined to win his acquittal, Deborah Nolan, a close friend and staunch supporter of Bradford’s, quit her teaching job and went to law school in order to be able to take on his defense. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/19/2002. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.