Bad Chemistry
- Mar 30, 2022
- 41:45
- Full Episode
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<p>She was the breadwinner and he took care of the children. It all worked fine until rumors of an affair, fights over the kids and, finally, an ugly divorce. The marriage was ending, but a crime even seasoned detectives find hard to believe was just beginning. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on September 18, 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
Tim Schuster's disappearance leads to a shocking murder case involving his ex-wife Larissa and accomplice James Fagoni.
Key points
- Tim's Disappearance. Tim Schuster, a reliable man, goes missing after a series of personal crises.
- A Shocking Confession. James Fagoni confesses to being involved in Tim's disappearance, revealing a dark plot.
- Discovery of Human Remains. A police investigation leads to the shocking discovery of human remains in a barrel.
- Larissa's Arrest. Detectives arrest Larissa for Tim's murder without her asking what happened to him.
- Fagoni's Trial. James Fagoni's trial reveals his active role in Tim's murder and his defense strategy.
- Larissa's Testimony. Larissa's calm demeanor during her testimony leaves a powerful impression on the jury.
Episode highlights
- Tim's DisappearanceTim Schuster, a reliable man, goes missing after a series of personal crises.“What happened to Tim Schuster?”7:56Mar 30, 2022
- A Shocking ConfessionJames Fagoni confesses to being involved in Tim's disappearance, revealing a dark plot.“Yes, he confessed, he was there the night Tim vanished.”17:31Mar 30, 2022
- Discovery of Human RemainsA police investigation leads to the shocking discovery of human remains in a barrel.“When I opened the barrel, I saw something that was very, very shocking to me.”22:52Mar 30, 2022
- Larissa's ArrestDetectives arrest Larissa for Tim's murder without her asking what happened to him.25:23Mar 30, 2022
- Fagoni's TrialJames Fagoni's trial reveals his active role in Tim's murder and his defense strategy.“Two words. Blame Larissa.”29:20Mar 30, 2022
- Larissa's TestimonyLarissa's calm demeanor during her testimony leaves a powerful impression on the jury.38:16Mar 30, 2022
- Verdict AnnouncementThe jury finds Larissa guilty of first-degree murder, shocking her supporters.40:12Mar 30, 2022
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