Death of a Heartsong
- Apr 27, 2022
- 40:02
- Full Episode
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<p>Together for more than 20 years, free-spirited Bob and Toni Heartsong had one of those legendary marriages everyone envied, or so it seemed. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on April 3, 2009.</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
Bob Hartsong's love story turns tragic when his wife Toni is murdered, leading to a complex investigation and trial with unexpected twists.
Key points
- A Fateful Meeting. Bob Eckhart meets the love of his life, Tony Soren, and their connection is instant.
- Tragedy Strikes. Bob returns home to find his wife, Tony, brutally murdered, shattering his world.
- A Shocking Revelation. Years later, DNA evidence reveals Bob's blood under Tony's fingernails, raising suspicions.
- Bob Hartsong's Arrest. Bob Hartsong was arrested on the anniversary of his wife's murder, raising suspicions.
- Trial Begins. After almost two years in jail, Bob Hartsong faced trial for the murder of his wife.
- The Verdict. The jury found Bob Hartsong not guilty after three hours of deliberation.
Episode highlights
- Tragedy StrikesBob returns home to find his wife, Tony, brutally murdered, shattering his world.“There she was... I'm like in shock.”6:05Apr 27, 2022
- A Shocking RevelationYears later, DNA evidence reveals Bob's blood under Tony's fingernails, raising suspicions.“They had found something under Tony's fingernails back in 2000. Hard to know what it was then.”19:17Apr 27, 2022
- Bob Hartsong's ArrestBob Hartsong was arrested on the anniversary of his wife's murder, raising suspicions.“Exactly six years to the day of his wife's murder”24:48Apr 27, 2022
- Trial BeginsAfter almost two years in jail, Bob Hartsong faced trial for the murder of his wife.“Bob Hartsong, still with the unwavering support of his sons and new wife”26:35Apr 27, 2022
- The VerdictThe jury found Bob Hartsong not guilty after three hours of deliberation.“We find the defendant not guilty.”37:28Apr 27, 2022
- Public PerceptionBob reflects on the public's belief in his guilt despite his acquittal.“Knowing that yourself, you're not guilty, but knowing that there's probably a good 20, 25%...”38:12Apr 27, 2022
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