Body of Evidence
- Sep 12, 2023
- 41:27
- Full Episode
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<p>One preacher. Two wives. And a mystery that leads investigators deep into the desert to uncover the truth about the disappearance of wife number two. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on January 9, 2007.</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
Joy Risker's mysterious disappearance leads to shocking revelations about her murder by husband Sean Goff, exposing a web of deceit and polygamy.
Key points
- The Mysterious Cairn. A camper discovers a puzzling monument in the Arizona desert, hinting at a dark secret.
- Joy's Sudden Disappearance. Joy abruptly stops contacting friends, leading to shocking news from Sean.
- Sean's Confession. Sean Goff confesses to killing Joy Risker, but the circumstances remain unclear.
- The Investigation Unfolds. Detectives find blood evidence in Joy's home, raising suspicions about her fate.
- The Trial Begins. Sean Goff's trial reveals chilling details about Joy's murder and his motives.
- The Defense's Strategy. Albert Arena argues that Sean acted in self-defense against Joy's attack.
Episode highlights
- The Mysterious CairnA camper discovers a puzzling monument in the Arizona desert, hinting at a dark secret.“What was it? Did it signify something or some person?”0:15Sep 12, 2023
- Joy's Sudden DisappearanceJoy abruptly stops contacting friends, leading to shocking news from Sean.“Joy had left him, left him and the children, and had run off to Europe with an old boyfriend.”4:28Sep 12, 2023
- Sean's ConfessionSean Goff confesses to killing Joy Risker, but the circumstances remain unclear.“I came down here to turn myself in. Because I killed Joy Risker.”10:32Sep 12, 2023
- The Investigation UnfoldsDetectives find blood evidence in Joy's home, raising suspicions about her fate.“They found tiny blood spatters in Joy's bedroom and in the bathroom.”11:38Sep 12, 2023
- The Trial BeginsSean Goff's trial reveals chilling details about Joy's murder and his motives.“This was the worst kind of murder.”18:48Sep 12, 2023
- The Defense's StrategyAlbert Arena argues that Sean acted in self-defense against Joy's attack.“It was Joy who launched a brutal attack, he claimed.”26:38Sep 12, 2023
- The Jury's DilemmaJurors must decide if Sean's actions were self-defense or murder.“But was it a cold calculation or self-preservation?”35:24Sep 12, 2023
- The VerdictSean Goff is found guilty of murder, facing 25 years to life.“We the jury find the defendant guilty of the crime of murder.”37:26Sep 12, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
