Forensic Files

Deadly Conspiracy

Dateline NBC

  • May 26, 2021
  • 40:48
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a woman leaves her ailing father for just 15 minutes and during that brief time he is stabbed to death. A buried clue indicates the murder was a conspiracy. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 15, 2012.</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

Jack Jesse's murder leads to a complex investigation, revealing family secrets and a conspiracy involving his wife and stepson.

Key points

  • The Perfect Trap. Detectives set out to catch the killers of Jack Jesse, but will it work?
  • A Family's Dark Secret. What seemed like a happy family vacation hides a twisted conspiracy.
  • Dove's Determination. Detective Tom Dove is determined to solve the case, despite the odds.
  • The Bartender's Revelation. A mysterious bartender claims to know details of the murder, but is it credible?
  • The Trap is Set. Dove and Murray set a trap to rattle the suspects, hoping to gather crucial information.
  • Brett's Testimony. Brett Shrobin decides to testify against Tom and Sandra, revealing chilling details of the murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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