Deadly Trust
- Oct 28, 2020
- 41:48
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, wealthy residents felt safe in their gated community but it was not safe for one millionaire, murdered in his waterfront home. Police investigated but the case grew cold. Turned out the key to solving it, or two keys, were right at the front door. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 13, 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
The episode details the murder of Bill McLaughlin and the investigation into his girlfriend Nanette and her lover Eric Naposki's involvement.
Key points
- The Dream Life Turns Deadly. Nanette Johnston seemed to have it all, until a shocking murder turned her life upside down.
- A Murder in Paradise. Bill McLaughlin, a millionaire entrepreneur, is found dead in his kitchen, shocking the community.
- The Key to the Mystery. Two keys found at the crime scene narrow down the list of suspects significantly.
- The Investigation Deepens. Detectives uncover a complex web of relationships and motives surrounding Bill's murder.
- A Shocking Discovery. A suspicious check written to Nanette just before Bill's murder raises eyebrows.
- The Murder Investigation Intensifies. Detectives find more money missing from Bill's accounts, raising the stakes in the case.
Episode highlights
- A Murder in ParadiseBill McLaughlin, a millionaire entrepreneur, is found dead in his kitchen, shocking the community.“Things like this rarely happen in Newport Beach.”1:45Oct 28, 2020
- The Key to the MysteryTwo keys found at the crime scene narrow down the list of suspects significantly.“Those are huge because it eliminates everybody in the world from being a suspect.”13:00Oct 28, 2020
- The Investigation DeepensDetectives uncover a complex web of relationships and motives surrounding Bill's murder.“Sometimes two's company, three's a motive.”17:46Oct 28, 2020
- A Shocking DiscoveryA suspicious check written to Nanette just before Bill's murder raises eyebrows.“That's a lot of money.”23:40Oct 28, 2020
- The Murder Investigation IntensifiesDetectives find more money missing from Bill's accounts, raising the stakes in the case.“But then the detectives got involved, and they found more money missing from Bill's accounts.”24:36Oct 28, 2020
- Nanette's Deception UncoveredDetectives discover that Nanette wasn't who she claimed to be, revealing her hidden past.“She never studied business, never even got a college degree.”24:57Oct 28, 2020
- Bill's Children Honor His LegacyBill's children strive to make the world a better place, contrasting their father's values with Nanette's actions.“He really wanted us to help make the world a better place.”29:41Oct 28, 2020
- Trial of Eric NaposkiEric Naposki goes on trial for the murder of Bill McLaughlin, with conflicting defenses.“Nanette's lawyer had an unusual defense.”34:30Oct 28, 2020
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Tension
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