Dark Intentions
- Jun 11, 2024
- 1:23:00
- Full Episode
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Two women are murdered in the same Arlington, Texas apartment complex, and police are stumped. Years later, evidence from two subsequent rapes provides a breakthrough. Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
The episode details the murders of Christine Vu and Wendy Prescott, the investigation, and the capture of serial killer Dale Chenette.
Key points
- The Bathtub Killer. A frantic call reveals the chilling connection between two murders in the same complex.
- A Frantic Discovery. A boyfriend finds his girlfriend dead in the bathtub, leading to a shocking investigation.
- A Pattern Emerges. Detectives discover eerie similarities between two murders, raising alarm in the community.
- Mass Panic in Arlington. After the murder of Wendy Prescott, residents flee the Pear Tree apartment complex in fear.
- Shima's Disturbing Encounter. Shima Benson faces a masked intruder in her home, leading to a horrific assault.
- Connection Between Victims. Detectives discover a link between Shima Benson and Wendy Prescott through Tasha's ex-boyfriend.
Episode highlights
- The Bathtub KillerA frantic call reveals the chilling connection between two murders in the same complex.“He was known as the bathtub killer.”1:06Jun 11, 2024
- A Frantic DiscoveryA boyfriend finds his girlfriend dead in the bathtub, leading to a shocking investigation.“Basically, she's gone, she's gone.”2:54Jun 11, 2024
- A Pattern EmergesDetectives discover eerie similarities between two murders, raising alarm in the community.“This is horrifying because now I'm going, my Lord, I've got an individual responsible for two murders.”20:23Jun 11, 2024
- Mass Panic in ArlingtonAfter the murder of Wendy Prescott, residents flee the Pear Tree apartment complex in fear.“You've got absolute panic.”25:52Jun 11, 2024
- Shima's Disturbing EncounterShima Benson faces a masked intruder in her home, leading to a horrific assault.“This is every woman's worst nightmare.”34:58Jun 11, 2024
- Connection Between VictimsDetectives discover a link between Shima Benson and Wendy Prescott through Tasha's ex-boyfriend.“Tasha might just lead you to your killer.”46:19Jun 11, 2024
- Adrienne's Harrowing ExperienceAdrienne Fields recounts her terrifying encounter with an intruder in her home.“I hear breathing and shh, shh, shh...”53:34Jun 11, 2024
- The Bathtub Killer IdentifiedDetective Lenore connects multiple victims to a single suspect, Dale Chenette.“Your ghost now has a name.”58:36Jun 11, 2024
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