A Story of Poison
- Apr 7, 2021
- 40:49
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, lawyer Larry McNabney, had money, a successful practice and a beautiful wife. But Larry also struggled with alcohol that sometimes caused him to disappear for days on end. When days stretched into weeks and no one heard from him, people began to worry. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 18, 2012.</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
Larry McNabney's murder reveals a deadly love triangle involving his wife Elisa and assistant Sarah, leading to shocking confessions and a complex trial.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Larry McNabney. Larry McNabney, a successful attorney, goes missing, raising alarms among friends and family.
- The Discovery of a Body. A farm worker discovers a body in a vineyard, leading to a homicide investigation.
- Elisa's Confession. Elisa McNabney confesses to killing her husband, but claims it wasn't her idea.
- Elisa's Confession and Sarah's Arrest. Elisa confessed to the murder, leading to Sarah's arrest and a complex trial.
- Sarah Dutra's Trial Verdict. After four days of deliberations, the jury found Sarah guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Larry McNabneyLarry McNabney, a successful attorney, goes missing, raising alarms among friends and family.“But this time, as days stretched into weeks, it seemed different.”6:07Apr 7, 2021
- The Discovery of a BodyA farm worker discovers a body in a vineyard, leading to a homicide investigation.“The leg that was sticking out of the ground was decidedly human.”15:25Apr 7, 2021
- Elisa's ConfessionElisa McNabney confesses to killing her husband, but claims it wasn't her idea.“Did I kill my husband? Yes, I killed my husband.”20:02Apr 7, 2021
- Elisa's Confession and Sarah's ArrestElisa confessed to the murder, leading to Sarah's arrest and a complex trial.“California detectives hauled in Sarah Dutra, the alleged driver of the whole plot.”27:52Apr 7, 2021
- Sarah Dutra's Trial VerdictAfter four days of deliberations, the jury found Sarah guilty of voluntary manslaughter.“The jury found Sarah Dutra guilty of voluntary manslaughter and accessory to murder.”39:23Apr 7, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
