In 1991, a fire consumed the Corsicana, Texas, home of Cameron Todd Willingham, killing his three young daughters. Willingham himself escaped with minor burns, but was convicted of murder by arson and failed to win reprieve from execution despite troubling questions about the fire’s investigation. Re-examining the evidence with up-to-date methods and drawing detailed portraits of other principals in the case, Frontline investigates whether the fire might have been accidental. Their findings could have implications for others convicted of arson. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 9 p.m., PBS; check local listings
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