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The Two Faces of Todd Winkler
28 October 2026

The Two Faces of Todd Winkler

48 Hours

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Todd Winkler admitted to fatally stabbing his wife with scissors, but he claimed it was self-defense. Winkler’s mental health became a focal point at trial when he seemed to have a psychotic outburst. Prosecutors suggested he was faking. Which version of Winkler would the jury believe? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 12/12/2015. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+.