Forensic Files

Death & the Dentist

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 20, 2023
  • 38:49
  • Full Episode
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<p>Two young women leading rich, full lives are found dead years apart, both apparent suicides. The two had never met, but it turns out they did have one thing in common. Rob Stafford reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on December 2, 2007.</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

Dr. Barton Corbin pleads guilty to murdering his wife Jennifer and girlfriend Dolly, revealing a dark history of violence and deception.

Key points

  • A Tale of Two Tragedies. The story of two young women connected by a dark past and mysterious clues.
  • The Grief of a Family. Jennifer's family faces unimaginable grief after her tragic death.
  • The Unraveling of Bart Corbin. Investigators uncover Bart Corbin's dark past and connections to both women's deaths.
  • The Defense's Argument. The defense claims Jennifer's turmoil led to suicide, not murder. 'You ask anybody, what does a divorce do to people emotionally?'
  • A Shocking Admission. Dr. Barton Corbin pleads guilty to two murders, shocking the courtroom. 'He made the decision for many reasons.'

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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