Tacoma Confidential

Published: April 25, 2024, 7:01 a.m.

A report on corruption and a cover-up by city officials of Tacoma, Wash., focusing on David Brame, the city\u2019s police chief. After 11 years of marriage, David's wife Crystal filed for a divorce. John Hathaway, who operated the website, "The New Takhoman," anonymously received the divorce papers, which contained details about the couple\u2019s marriage, including allegations of sexual demands, abuse and death threats. John published the information, titled \u201cTacoma Confidential,\u201d and the story made headlines. Shortly afterwards, David shot Crystal in the head and then turned the gun on himself. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/9/2004. Watch all-new episodes of \u201c48 Hours\u201d on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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