A Shot in the Dark
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1:26:00
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, after Cara Ryan shoots her ex-husband and accuses him of threatening to kill her, police question her motive. Ryan speaks out to Keith Morrison about the outcome of the stunning trial. Originally aired on NBC on May 12, 2017.</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
Kara Ryan shot her ex-husband J.J. Rush, claiming self-defense; the trial revealed conflicting stories and emotional turmoil surrounding their relationship.
Key points
- Conflicting Stories. Kara's account of the night keeps changing, raising doubts about her claims.
- A Complicated Relationship. Kara and J.J. had a tumultuous relationship that ended in tragedy.
- A Shocking Revelation. Kara reveals the identity of the man she shot: her ex-husband, J.J. Rush.
- Kara's Changing Story. Kara's account of the events surrounding J.J.'s death shifts dramatically over time.
- The Therapist's Theory. A therapist suggests J.J. may have known he would be shot if he barged in unannounced.
- Conflicting Accounts. Kara provides multiple versions of the events leading to the shooting, raising suspicions.
Episode highlights
- Conflicting StoriesKara's account of the night keeps changing, raising doubts about her claims.“Kara's account kept changing.”0:57Jul 2, 2020
- A Complicated RelationshipKara and J.J. had a tumultuous relationship that ended in tragedy.“What life is.”10:45Jul 2, 2020
- A Shocking RevelationKara reveals the identity of the man she shot: her ex-husband, J.J. Rush.“My ex-husband came in and raped me.”14:21Jul 2, 2020
- Kara's Changing StoryKara's account of the events surrounding J.J.'s death shifts dramatically over time.“Kara changed her story.”25:02Jul 2, 2020
- The Therapist's TheoryA therapist suggests J.J. may have known he would be shot if he barged in unannounced.“My opinion has always been that it was a suicide.”32:32Jul 2, 2020
- Conflicting AccountsKara provides multiple versions of the events leading to the shooting, raising suspicions.“There were four main stories.”46:04Jul 2, 2020
- Kara's Conflicting StoriesKara presents ten different versions of the events leading to JJ's death.“Ten different stories.”49:11Jul 2, 2020
- Mock Trial InsightsA mock trial reveals surprising jury reactions to Kara's emotional state.“Most found her guilty as sin.”56:39Jul 2, 2020
Tension
75/ 100High tension
