A Long, Dark Stretch of Road
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1:18:10
- Full Episode
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<p>A well-known defense attorney and his wife of nearly 30 years live a comfortable life with their children. One night, that life is torn apart when they are both shot on the side of the road leaving one of them dead. Could it be an angry former client, or something much more twisted? Dennis Murphy reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 24, 2009.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Carlos Perez Olivo is convicted of murdering his wife Peggy after a shooting incident following a night out, revealing a troubled life and motives.
Key points
- A Night Out Turns Tragic. Carlos and Peggy's date night takes a horrifying turn when they are ambushed in their car.
- The Aftermath. Carlos struggles with the reality of his wife's critical condition after the shooting.
- Carlos's Grief. Carlos expresses deep sorrow over his wife's murder, feeling he failed to protect her.
- Alicia's Transformation. Alicia reflects on her sudden transition to adulthood after her mother's death.
- Discovery of the Murder Weapon. A major breakthrough occurs when divers find a handgun in the lake.
- Detective's Insight. Detective Simmons realizes the significance of the murder weapon's discovery.
Episode highlights
- The AftermathCarlos struggles with the reality of his wife's critical condition after the shooting.“My wife is dead, yes. And I'm alone.”19:56Jul 11, 2023
- Carlos's GriefCarlos expresses deep sorrow over his wife's murder, feeling he failed to protect her.“I'm sorry I couldn't protect her.”23:35Jul 11, 2023
- Alicia's TransformationAlicia reflects on her sudden transition to adulthood after her mother's death.“My life was turned upside down for sure.”27:36Jul 11, 2023
- Discovery of the Murder WeaponA major breakthrough occurs when divers find a handgun in the lake.“I was amazed.”40:12Jul 11, 2023
- Detective's InsightDetective Simmons realizes the significance of the murder weapon's discovery.“It's huge. I couldn't have hoped or imagined that in a million years.”41:24Jul 11, 2023
- The Mysterious Gunshot ResidueCrime scene analysts found a high concentration of gunshot residue in a bag.“It seemed that that was a tremendously high concentration of gunpowder residue inside that.”46:04Jul 11, 2023
- The Financial StrainInvestigators uncover Carlos's financial troubles and the implications for his marriage.“With his livelihood gone, no money was cut in that the detectives could see.”47:56Jul 11, 2023
- The Star WitnessMark Gazzola testifies about the murder weapon he saw in Carlos's house months before.“It's the gun, the gun, the gun.”57:34Jul 11, 2023
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