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Assumed they were asphyxiated. but investigators found something else. an extra head and two extra hands. the head showed a single gunshot wound at the base of the skull. forensic scientists used a photo superimposition technique for identification. they suspected the skull was that of danny fry, the man whose torso was found in the dallas river. scientists took a photograph of danny fry, then photographed the skull at the same angle and size. the two photographs were superimposed to see if the ...

All because hes all over the place. looks like hes wearing leggins, which is a great fashion statement. >> even if hes wearing leggings, hes definitely not wearing a harness, and he says hes got a good reason for that. >> translator: safety ropes and safety equipment are, first of all, a pain in the neck. you become excessively dependent and attached to them which means you have to get everything right even more. >> as if theres any room for error when performing stunts 700 feet above the ground...

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>> im using the force to keep him pinned against the rock. >> i was able to get enough footing so i could get my body close to her. >> demarto is screaming to the woman not to let go as he gets the rescue strap ready. >> i dont want her to change anything until i can get that rescue strope on her. >> shes too terrified to let go of the rock face. >> shed been hanging on to that rock face for two hours. she didnt want to let go. she had her hand attached to that cave area there. she had a death g...

They appreciated that. >> i dont think thats a fireman, guys. >> but the rescue operation is far from over. theres actually a second man trapped on the other side of the floor. >> as i was bringing the rope back, looked to my right and i could see the fire going up past the parapet wall, and thats when i knew that they didnt have control of the fire yet and that the second victim was going to be another roof rescue. >> once a rope has been used, its supposed to be put out of service. but they on...

The sheriffs department found she started climbing down without ropes or climbing gear before realizing it was too steep. now she cant get back up. the department has blurred her face because she asked not to be identified. >> she was at a pretty steep angle tucked away in a little ledge. below her was probably a 500-foot drop. straight down. on the rocks. so she was definitely in a situation that i wouldnt want to be in. >> the womans been frozen in this spot for nearly two hours. her climbing ...

The kayaker making the death-defying ride is brazilian pedro olivia who he met in 2007. >> pedro was competing for the brazilian national team and i was filming for a company producing kayaks here in the united states. he started telling me about the amazing waterfalls in brazil. >> im just going to lean back over. >> a year after meeting, the two planned the ride that would push them close to the danger zone. >> our hope is to establish the new world record for the tallest waller fall run on th...

Im there to do the safest job possible - not only for them, but everybody, myself included that lives in the community. im very proud to do the work that i do and say that i am a lineman for pg&e because its my hometown. its a rewarding feeling. quick headlines for you. ahead of tonights open

Do a practice jump right now. all of my practice days -- you know, i was going to be able to do five jumps a day for five days and lead myself into this thing, i didnt get any of them. none. >> right now the conditions are ideal. >> finally, a break in the weather. corliss races to make much-needed practice runs only one day before the event. [ applause ] >> wow! >> i do my first practice jump flying over it. im looking down going -- like, oh, you know. i open and come into the landing area and ...

>> 25-year-old matthew go, a native of britain, travels the world looking for the next death-defying jump. [ shout ] >> in just four years, hes made 180 of them. >> april 23rd, 2013. lake garda in northern italy has been a magnet for tourists and nature lovers for centuries. here along the lakes majestic cliffs, matthew finds a rocky ledge to launch his latest jump. it towers more than 100 stories. he suits up for his jump, making those crucial safety checks. >> preparation before coming to the ...