Cliffhanger
- Mar 8, 2023
- 41:32
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, when a young newlywed falls to her death from a 1,000-foot cliff questions emerge. Was it an accident, or was she pushed? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 11, 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
Wanda Darling's mysterious cliff fall leads to her husband's trial for murder, raising questions of insurance fraud and domestic abuse.
Key points
- Insurance Schemes and Suspicion. Jay Darling's insurance policies spark suspicion after Wanda's death.
- A Shocking Plan Uncovered. Wanda's friend reveals Jay's plan to fake his own death for insurance money.
- The Mysterious Fall of Wanda Darling. Wanda Darling's tragic fall from a cliff raises questions about her husband's involvement.
- Trial of Jay Darling. Years later, Jay Darling faces trial for Wanda's murder amidst circumstantial evidence.
- Conflicting Stories. Jay Darling's inconsistent accounts raise suspicion about Wanda's fall.
- The Medical Testimony. The medical examiner ruled Wanda's death as undetermined, complicating the case.
Episode highlights
- Insurance Schemes and SuspicionJay Darling's insurance policies spark suspicion after Wanda's death.“There was a lot of insurance.”11:26Mar 8, 2023
- A Shocking Plan UncoveredWanda's friend reveals Jay's plan to fake his own death for insurance money.“Jay was planning something highly illegal.”12:16Mar 8, 2023
- The Mysterious Fall of Wanda DarlingWanda Darling's tragic fall from a cliff raises questions about her husband's involvement.“People don't just fall off cliffs.”13:00Mar 8, 2023
- Trial of Jay DarlingYears later, Jay Darling faces trial for Wanda's murder amidst circumstantial evidence.“In my opinion, it was probably one of the most egregious acts of domestic violence.”23:45Mar 8, 2023
- Conflicting StoriesJay Darling's inconsistent accounts raise suspicion about Wanda's fall.“Why did he tell conflicting stories about what happened on that cliff?”24:46Mar 8, 2023
- The Medical TestimonyThe medical examiner ruled Wanda's death as undetermined, complicating the case.“The most important testimony in this entire trial was Norman Thompson.”26:02Mar 8, 2023
- The VerdictThe jury finds Jay Darling not guilty of murder, leaving Wanda's family devastated.“It was like all the air got let out of the room.”37:47Mar 8, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension






