Crime & Safety

Arlington Homicide Investigation to Be Featured on TV Program

Program will explore the investigation into the homicide of Mack Leon Wood Sr.

PHOTOS: Mack Leon Wood, Jr. being interviewed by Detective Mulvaney; Mack Leon Wood, Sr. and daughter Laura Kopack having lunch; Mack Leon Wood, Sr. with son Mack Leon Wood, Jr.

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On Sunday, Aug. 23 at 10 p.m. ET, Investigation Discovery is featuring the Arlington homicide of Mack Leon Wood Sr. on the season finale of “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall.” Here’s a look at what to expect, from the producers:

A terminally ill 87-year-old man is found dead from an apparent fall down his basement steps. But detectives soon realize the scene has been staged. Who stands to gain from the quick death of a dying man?

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This episode includes interviews with:

· Laura Kopack, daughter of Mack Leon Wood, Sr.

· Alan Wood, nephew of Mack Leon Wood, Sr.

· Detective Patricia Pena, Arlington county police

· Detective Philip Mulvaney, Arlington county police

· Sr. Detective Rosa Ortiz, Arlington county police

· Andrew Parker, deputy commonwealth’s attorney

· Jay Burkholder, assistant commonwealth’s attorney

Read: Mack Leon Wood Jr. Sentenced to Life in Prison for Role in Murder of His Father

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