Small Sacrifices on 20/20 – Diane Downs Children

The 1989 TV movie, Small Sacrifices, starring Farrah Fawcett was based on the story of a woman who tries to kill her kids to get a man. On June 17, 1984, Diane Downs was found guilty of shooting her three children, killing one. She was sentenced to life plus 50 years for the crimes. But as Downs was about to begin her new life behind bars, she brought new life into the world.

Just days after her conviction, Diane gave birth to a daughter. The baby girl was whisked away hours after delivery.

The baby was secretly driven to a hotel room and given to her adoptive parents, Jackie and Chris Babcock.

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