Sunday, May 26, 2019

Troy Roberts returns on '48 Hours' called, 'Private Needham's War'

48 HOURS (CBS) episode "Private Needham's War" aired last Saturday night (5/25/2019). It was reported by Troy Roberts. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.84 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Dateline" (NBC) grabbed 2.98 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 1.87 overall & 0.3 with adults.

"Private Neeham's War." California 2009. Jacque Villagomez was only 19-years-old when she was beaten to death by her boyfriend, private John Needham. He suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from the Iraq war. He was also prescribed a handful of drugs because of back injuries. There was blood spatter all over the room where Jacque was beaten and killed.

John claimed that he loved Jacque so much. But, on the night she had died. His ex-girlfriend showed up. There was a fight between the women and 911 emergency was called. John's rage took over and he beat Jacque with his fists until she died.

Click photos below for 48 HOURS on CBS.
(CBS photo. John and girlfriend Jacque).

(CBS photo. Troy Roberts asks questions in interview).

(CBS photo. Jacque Villagomez before her untimely death).

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