Man arrested for Sheila Nabb's beating was drinking before attack

Man accused of beating Sheila Nabb confesses in front of media.

TORONTO - More details are emerging on Saturday from Mexican police officials in the beating of Canadian Sheila Nabb.

Raw video: Mexican man confession

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