Crimes of the Century | 04 - Ronald Reagan Shooting (2013)
On March 30, 1981, 69 days after becoming President, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, after leaving a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. This 4th episode of Crimes Of The Century delves into fascinating saga.
2013-07-28 22:00:00 - Reel Truth Crime
Crimes of the Century looks at the 1981 attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley. Hinckley shot the president because he thought that a high profile assassination would impress actress Jodi Foster. At his trial, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity.