After the Party
- Jan 29, 2020
- 41:48
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, hours after saying goodbye to her guests at her New Years Eve Party, Ashley Fallis is dead. Years later it would be up to a jury to decide whether it was suicide or murder. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 22, 2016.
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Brief Summary
Ashley Fallis died on New Year's Day 2012; her husband Tom was acquitted of murder despite evidence suggesting foul play.
Key points
- The New Year's Eve Party. A seemingly joyful celebration quickly spirals into chaos after a tragic event.
- The Fight. An argument escalates, leading to a shocking turn of events.
- The Investigation. Conflicting narratives emerge as Ashley's family questions the police's conclusion.
- Case Reopened. A local reporter's investigation leads to the reopening of Ashley's case.
- The Indictment. Tom Fallis is indicted for the murder of his wife, Ashley Fallis.
- Trial Begins. Tom Fallis stands trial for the murder of Ashley Fallis, with packed courtroom attendance.
Episode highlights
- The New Year's Eve PartyA seemingly joyful celebration quickly spirals into chaos after a tragic event.“When the party ended, the mystery began.”0:17Jan 29, 2020
- The FightAn argument escalates, leading to a shocking turn of events.“Was it the alcohol that amped up the family's screaming match?”6:11Jan 29, 2020
- The InvestigationConflicting narratives emerge as Ashley's family questions the police's conclusion.“It was incomplete. It was inconsistent. No follow-up. It was unbelievable.”19:51Jan 29, 2020
- Case ReopenedA local reporter's investigation leads to the reopening of Ashley's case.“Ashley’s case would be reopened.”25:53Jan 29, 2020
- The IndictmentTom Fallis is indicted for the murder of his wife, Ashley Fallis.“And they indicted him.”27:06Jan 29, 2020
- Trial BeginsTom Fallis stands trial for the murder of Ashley Fallis, with packed courtroom attendance.“The room was packed.”28:18Jan 29, 2020
- The VerdictAfter a lengthy trial, the jury finds Tom Fallis not guilty of murder.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Thomas Fallis, not guilty.”40:35Jan 29, 2020
- Family's HeartbreakAshley’s parents struggle to accept the verdict, believing Tom killed their daughter.“To say that they were distraught would be an understatement.”41:10Jan 29, 2020
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