Betrayed
- Jan 28, 2020
- 41:38
- Full Episode
Synchronizing the audio with the ad breaks and transcriptThis takes a brief moment, please wait.
<p>In this Dateline classic, something seems off when rising star attorney Melissa Lewis doesn't show up for work one day. What friends and family find sets off major alarms and the beginning of a bizarre mystery. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 3, 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
Melissa Lewis, a lawyer, was murdered; her estranged husband Tony was convicted after evidence linked him to the crime amid a Ponzi scheme scandal.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Melissa Lewis. Melissa Lewis goes missing, leaving her friends and family in panic. 'Where's Melissa?'
- A Gruesome Discovery. Two days after her disappearance, Melissa's body is found in a canal. 'I just collapsed.'
- A New Suspect Emerges. Deborah reveals her estranged husband's connection to the case. 'I said, oh no, he better not have done anything to her.'
- Tony's Jealousy Unveiled. Tony's intense jealousy over his estranged wife and her new friendship is revealed.
- The Murder Investigation. Tony is arrested for the murder of Melissa Lewis, but new crimes complicate the case.
- Scott Rothstein's Disappearance. Scott Rothstein, linked to a Ponzi scheme, disappears after Melissa's murder.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Melissa LewisMelissa Lewis goes missing, leaving her friends and family in panic. 'Where's Melissa?'“That's the million dollar question.”0:21Jan 28, 2020
- A Gruesome DiscoveryTwo days after her disappearance, Melissa's body is found in a canal. 'I just collapsed.'“I couldn't believe it.”11:53Jan 28, 2020
- A New Suspect EmergesDeborah reveals her estranged husband's connection to the case. 'I said, oh no, he better not have done anything to her.'“He would have no reason to do this to Melissa.”19:40Jan 28, 2020
- Tony's Jealousy UnveiledTony's intense jealousy over his estranged wife and her new friendship is revealed.“He was capable of intense jealousy when talking about his estranged wife.”22:15Jan 28, 2020
- The Murder InvestigationTony is arrested for the murder of Melissa Lewis, but new crimes complicate the case.“Three days after the funeral, detectives arrested Tony Villegas.”24:34Jan 28, 2020
- Scott Rothstein's DisappearanceScott Rothstein, linked to a Ponzi scheme, disappears after Melissa's murder.“Scott Rothstein has disappeared.”29:24Jan 28, 2020
- The Trial of Tony VillegasEight years after the murder, Tony finally goes on trial for Melissa's murder.“Finally, eight years after Melissa's death, a trial.”33:27Jan 28, 2020
- Verdict DeliveredTony Villegas is found guilty of first-degree murder.“Tony Villegas is guilty of murder in the first degree.”40:25Jan 28, 2020
Episode quotes
Tension
85/ 100High tension
