A Veteran Accused

48 Hours

CBS News

True Crime, News, Tv & Film, Cbs

3.9 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Retired Colonel George Maracek was a distinguished veteran and former green beret who served in Korea and Vietnam. But when he was accused of murdering his wife in 1991, he maintained his innocence. He believed the police used him as a scapegoat to cover up a botched investigation. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/3/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:42.3	He is one of the most decorated green berets in history. George Marichick is the American story of success.
0:46.3	The hero on the battlefield.
0:48.3	The silver star, three purple hearts.
0:50.3	A colonel.
0:51.3	I stand for integrity, devotion to duty. But in civilian life, he's in a world of trouble.
0:57.0	I loved her.
0:58.0	I still love her.
0:59.0	The colonel is accused of murdering his wife.
1:02.0	What did you kill her with, Colonel?
1:04.0	I did not kill her.
1:05.0	Even the Colonel's old Army buddy says he confessed.
1:09.0	Resovereign, Grandma. They'll never catch me.
1:11.6	I'm too smart for him.
1:13.6	Susan Spencer tracks down an incredible story.
1:16.6	Could this American hero be the target of an international plot to destroy him?
1:21.6	You believe that Russell Preston is framing the colonel?
1:24.6	Yes, I can.
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