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S30·E5 The Island Murder

Episode
Season 30, Episode 5
Air Date
April 17, 2018
Runtime
55 minutes
Director
Mark Zwonitzer
Score
3.2/10 (4 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 17, 2018 55 min ★ 3.2/10 · 4 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

In the summer 1931, Honolulu's tropical tranquility was shattered when a young Navy wife made a drastic allegation of rape against five nonwhite islanders. What unfolded in the following days and weeks was a racially-charged murder case that would make headlines across the nation, enrage Hawai'i's native population, and galvanize the island's law enforcers and the nation's social elite.

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When did Season 30 Episode 5 of American Experience air?

Season 30, Episode 5 ('The Island Murder') originally aired on April 17, 2018.

How long is Season 30 Episode 5 ('The Island Murder')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 30 Episode 5?

In the summer 1931, Honolulu's tropical tranquility was shattered when a young Navy wife made a drastic allegation of rape against five nonwhite islanders. What unfolded in the following days and weeks was a racially-charged murder case that would make headlines across the nation, enrage Hawai'i's n...

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