Skip to Main Content
FRONTLINE

Ernie Lopez Arrives Home

After almost a decade behind bars, Ernie Lopez arrives at his home in Texas.

Aired 03/05/2012 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

Ernie Lopez Arrives Home

Clip: Season 2011 Episode 11 | 2m 15s

After almost a decade behind bars, Ernie Lopez arrives at his home in Texas.

After almost a decade behind bars, Ernie Lopez arrives at his home in Texas. He briefly celebrates missed holidays before breaking down remembering Isis Vas, the 6-month-old who died in his care. Lopez's conviction of sexually assaulting Vas was recently thrown out by a Texas court. Joint reporting from FRONTLINE, ProPublica and NPR raised questions about the evidence used against him.

Aired 03/05/2012 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding...

"Finally Justice Was Served"

Shirley's reaction when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned her conviction (55s)

"Free, But Not Really Free"

Shirley Ree Smith tells correspondent A.C. Thompson what it's like to live in legal limbo. (1m 19s)

"It's a Good Thing"

Shirley Ree Smith reacts to new doubts from the coroner's office on the autopsy evidence. (1m 19s)

Ernie Lopez, Released

Ernie Lopez walks out of prison a month after a Texas court threw out his conviction. (1m 47s)

The Free World

Thoughts on freedom - and another impending trial - from Ernie Lopez. (1m 30s)

The Child Cases

What happens when a child dies under suspicious circumstances? Abuse is often suspected... (32m)

The Child Cases Preview

Coming June 28: FRONTLINE, ProPublica and NPR examine pediatric forensics. (30s)

Educating Sergeant Pantzke

For-profit colleges promise veterans a high-quality degree. But do they deliver? (17m 57s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?