Bodies of Evidence
- May 31, 2023
- 41:42
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a fiery car crash with a badly charred body seems like a tragedy for one family…but is it? Investigators follow a trail of clues to a grave and beyond. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 8, 2006.</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
Molly and Clayton Daniels faked his death for insurance money, leading to a shocking investigation and emotional fallout for their family.
Key points
- A Gruesome Discovery. A car accident reveals a charred body, leading to questions of foul play.
- The Investigation Deepens. Texas Rangers suspect foul play in the death of Clayton Daniels.
- A Shocking Revelation. DNA results reveal the body in the car isn't Clayton Daniels.
- The Arrest. Clayton is found alive, leading to arrests for insurance fraud.
- A Sinister Scheme. Molly and Clayton's plot to fake his death for insurance money is uncovered.
- The Disturbing Discovery. A funeral director and law enforcement uncover a damaged casket at Pebble Mound Cemetery.
Episode highlights
- A Gruesome DiscoveryA car accident reveals a charred body, leading to questions of foul play.“It had all the earmarks of a grisly highway accident.”1:20May 31, 2023
- The Investigation DeepensTexas Rangers suspect foul play in the death of Clayton Daniels.“They thought they had a deadly crime.”8:09May 31, 2023
- A Shocking RevelationDNA results reveal the body in the car isn't Clayton Daniels.“The DNA was not of Clayton Daniels.”19:12May 31, 2023
- The ArrestClayton is found alive, leading to arrests for insurance fraud.“For a dead man, Clayton was looking pretty good.”21:00May 31, 2023
- A Sinister SchemeMolly and Clayton's plot to fake his death for insurance money is uncovered.“They were body snatchers.”23:23May 31, 2023
- The Disturbing DiscoveryA funeral director and law enforcement uncover a damaged casket at Pebble Mound Cemetery.“They dug for two tough hours until they finally hoisted up a damaged and drenched casket.”24:22May 31, 2023
- Molly's Internet SearchesMolly's computer reveals chilling searches about faking death and creating new identities.“The hard disk tattled on her fevered Internet searches.”24:41May 31, 2023
- The Shocking ConfessionClayton admits to raping his cousin during a police interrogation.“I didn't beat her, but I did rape her.”27:53May 31, 2023
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