Death at the Spa
- Feb 13, 2024
- 1:22:45
- Full Episode
<p>When a package bomb explodes at a day spa in Southern California, killing beloved esthetician Ildiko Krajnyak and injuring two clients, law enforcement discovers that the bomb was intended specifically for her. Who would want Ildiko dead? An investigation into her love life reveals several possibilities. Josh Mankiewicz reports.</p><p> </p><p>Josh Mankiewicz 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/3Zzgnay">https://apple.co/3Zzgnay</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GjelTMc7NYM6giP5t0Nvk">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GjelTMc7NYM6giP5t0Nvk</a></p><p><br />Plus! Josh Mankiewicz catches up with Valerie Stone in a bonus episode of After the Verdict, available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers, to talk how she’s rebuilding her life after a relationship that upended everything she thought she knew. Listen here: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-death-at-the-spa">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-death-at-the-spa </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
Ildiko Kronjak is murdered in a bombing; Stephen Beal is arrested and found guilty after a complex investigation into her relationships.
Key points
- A Shocking Discovery. Ildiko's friend realizes the explosion's impact on her life.
- Death at the Spa. A tragic explosion at a day spa leads to a murder investigation.
- A Town in Shock. Aliso Viejo, a quiet town, faces a shocking crime.
- The Man at the Spa. Investigators discover Scott Mullally, who had lunch plans with Ildiko before the explosion.
- Stephen's Alibi. Stephen claims he was in Hungary before the bombing, raising questions about his involvement.
- Suspicious Chemicals Found. Investigators find explosive chemicals in Stephen's garage, raising alarms about his innocence.
Episode highlights
- Death at the SpaA tragic explosion at a day spa leads to a murder investigation.“This is murder by bombing.”0:19Feb 13, 2024
- A Town in ShockAliso Viejo, a quiet town, faces a shocking crime.“This isn't a town where crime is rampant.”7:34Feb 13, 2024
- The Man at the SpaInvestigators discover Scott Mullally, who had lunch plans with Ildiko before the explosion.“Turns out the man Sarah saw that morning showed up at the spa after the explosion”26:17Feb 13, 2024
- Stephen's AlibiStephen claims he was in Hungary before the bombing, raising questions about his involvement.“Laszlo told investigators he'd been in Hungary for the last few weeks.”28:27Feb 13, 2024
- Suspicious Chemicals FoundInvestigators find explosive chemicals in Stephen's garage, raising alarms about his innocence.“Law enforcement tends to pay attention when you tell them you could be a suspect.”32:40Feb 13, 2024
- The 9-Volt Battery ClueA purchase of a 9-volt battery days before the bombing becomes a key piece of evidence.“That changed everything for me.”46:47Feb 13, 2024
- Valerie's DilemmaValerie is asked to become a cooperating witness against Stephen, complicating their relationship.“Even if it's Stephen, I told him I didn't think it was.”51:10Feb 13, 2024
- FBI's Romantic Getaway StingValerie and Stephen's getaway turns into an FBI operation with hidden cameras.“It was a nightmare.”52:01Feb 13, 2024
