Deadly Betrayal

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 14, 2021
  • 40:22
  • Full Episode
Synchronizing the audio with the ad breaks and transcriptThis takes a brief moment, please wait.

When loving mother Lisa Knoefel is stabbed to death in her home outside Cleveland, her family is shattered. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brief Summary

Lisa Knafel was murdered by her foster daughter Sabrina, who claimed manipulation by Kevin Knafel, leading to a complex murder trial.

Key points

  • A House of Horrors. The Knafel family’s loving home turns into a crime scene after a brutal murder.
  • The Betrayal Unfolds. Detectives uncover a web of betrayal and manipulation leading to a horrific crime.
  • Sabrina's Shocking Confession. Sabrina Zunich reveals a twisted story behind the murder of Lisa Knafel.
  • Kevin Knafel's Trial Begins. 18 months after Lisa Knafel's murder, Kevin Knafel's trial began with serious charges.
  • Sabrina's Testimony. Sabrina recounts the night she took Lisa's life, claiming manipulation by Kevin.
  • Guilty Verdict. The jury finds Kevin Knafel guilty on all counts, sentencing him to life in prison.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

More from Dateline NBC

Solve the Crime

Read a real case one clue at a time, then see how your call held up against the investigators.

Start a Case