Deadly Swap
- Mar 19, 2024
- 1:22:49
- Full Episode
<p>After a 25-year-old mother is gunned down in broad daylight by a murderer wearing a disguise, detectives confront a most unlikely suspect. Dennis Murphy reports.</p><p> </p><p>Dennis Murphy and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3DjJ57O">https://apple.co/3DjJ57O</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/44MYhBy68TU4k09EgOuOs0">https://open.spotify.com/episode/44MYhBy68TU4k09EgOuOs0</a></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
Heather Stroop was murdered during a custody swap, leading to her mother-in-law Joanna's arrest for the crime.
Key points
- Heather's Tragic Murder. A young mother is shot in broad daylight, leaving her toddler in the car.
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives dig into Heather's life to find clues about her murder.
- Eyewitness Accounts. Witnesses describe the shooter and the moments leading up to the crime.
- Michael's Alibi. Michael Vickers, Heather's boyfriend, provides an alibi that checks out with witnesses.
- Stephen's Suspicion. Heather's estranged husband, Stephen, becomes the lead suspect after inconsistencies arise.
- A Shocking Revelation. Stephen confronts his mother about the murder video, leading to a tense exchange.
Episode highlights
- Heather's Tragic MurderA young mother is shot in broad daylight, leaving her toddler in the car.“Just shot the victim, walked away.”0:21Mar 19, 2024
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives dig into Heather's life to find clues about her murder.“To solve Heather Strube's murder, detectives would have to dig into her life.”7:46Mar 19, 2024
- Eyewitness AccountsWitnesses describe the shooter and the moments leading up to the crime.“I saw him reach over his shoulder into his back and pull out something dark.”19:20Mar 19, 2024
- Michael's AlibiMichael Vickers, Heather's boyfriend, provides an alibi that checks out with witnesses.“Michael told police he had nothing to do with Heather's murder, that he loved her and had an alibi.”28:12Mar 19, 2024
- Stephen's SuspicionHeather's estranged husband, Stephen, becomes the lead suspect after inconsistencies arise.“As the only person with a possible and compelling motive for killing Heather, Stephen had become their lead suspect.”32:26Mar 19, 2024
- A Shocking RevelationStephen confronts his mother about the murder video, leading to a tense exchange.“It looks like you.”55:53Mar 19, 2024
- The Interrogation BeginsDetectives question Joanna about her involvement in Heather's murder, revealing her true feelings.“I don't ask. I don't.”57:58Mar 19, 2024
- A Mother's DenialJoanna's interrogation reveals her disdain for Heather and her denial of involvement.“I just don't believe it.”1:01:01Mar 19, 2024
