Forensic Files

Devil's Bargain

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 11, 2020
  • 1:22:06
  • Full Episode
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<p>Family members and the lead investigators who cracked the Kelsey Berreth case take us inside the investigation of the murder. Andrea Canning reports.</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

Kelsey Barrett's murder by Patrick Frazee and Crystal Lee Kenny unfolds with shocking confessions and a gripping trial.

Key points

  • The Vanishing of Kelsey Barreth. Kelsey Barreth, a mother, vanished on Thanksgiving Day, leaving behind a mystery.
  • A Disturbing Discovery. Kelsey's brother found a smudge on the toilet that looked like blood, sparking a full-blown search.
  • Unexpected Clue from Kelsey's Phone. Kelsey's phone pinged near Gooding, Idaho, raising new questions about her whereabouts.
  • The Idaho Connection. An Idaho number in Patrick's call history leads investigators to Crystal Lee Kenny.
  • Crystal's Confession. Crystal admits to planning Kelsey's murder after a series of failed attempts.
  • A Chilling Discovery. Investigators find a tooth fragment at the burn site, linking Patrick to the crime.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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