Bitter Pill
- Feb 23, 2022
- 41:03
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, when a mother of two dies after a minor fender bender, her loved ones search for answers. The more they learn, the more it seems that it wasn’t her accident that needed investigating, it was her marriage. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 23, 2010.</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
Rosie Issa's death leads to a murder investigation against her husband Yaz, revealing betrayal and cyanide poisoning.
Key points
- A Tragic Accident. A doctor's wife dies unexpectedly after a minor fender bender, leading to shocking revelations.
- The Family's Secret. The brothers keep a shocking secret about their sister's death, leading to family tension.
- A Disturbing Discovery. The autopsy reveals a shocking cause of death: cyanide poisoning.
- The Capture of Yaz. After a long pursuit, Yaz is finally captured and faces justice for his wife's murder.
- The Trial Begins. Dr. Yazeed Issa faces a jury for allegedly poisoning his wife, Rosie, with cyanide.
- A Shocking Confession. Yaz's brother testifies against him, claiming Yaz admitted to Rosie's murder.
Episode highlights
- The Family's SecretThe brothers keep a shocking secret about their sister's death, leading to family tension.“We wouldn't tell our parents, we wouldn't tell anybody.”0:23Feb 23, 2022
- A Disturbing DiscoveryThe autopsy reveals a shocking cause of death: cyanide poisoning.“Rosie's death was a homicide.”19:48Feb 23, 2022
- The Capture of YazAfter a long pursuit, Yaz is finally captured and faces justice for his wife's murder.“He says, I have big news for you. He said, we got him.”21:52Feb 23, 2022
- The Trial BeginsDr. Yazeed Issa faces a jury for allegedly poisoning his wife, Rosie, with cyanide.“Dr. Yazeed Issa would finally face a jury for allegedly poisoning his wife, Rosie, with cyanide.”23:18Feb 23, 2022
- A Shocking ConfessionYaz's brother testifies against him, claiming Yaz admitted to Rosie's murder.“I asked him if he was responsible for her death, and he said yes.”27:24Feb 23, 2022
- The Verdict is InAfter three days of deliberation, the jury finds Yaz guilty of aggravated murder.“We, the jury in this case, do find the defendant, Yazid Issa, guilty of aggravated murder.”39:12Feb 23, 2022
- Sentencing DayRosie's family confronts Yaz as he is sentenced to life in prison.“I sentence you to life in prison.”40:06Feb 23, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
