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  • Apr 14, 2025
  • 0:35
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On a January night in 1997, Yarmila Falater was brutally stabbed and drowned in the family’s backyard pool. Her husband, Scott Falater, was caught red-handed, but claimed he had no memory of the crime. What followed was a high-profile trial that pitted science against suspicion, as experts debated whether Yarmila’s death was a tragic accident or deliberate murder.

CREDITS Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Brief Summary

Yamala Fa's murder case raises questions of memory and guilt in her husband's trial.

Key points

  • The Tragic Death of Yamala Fa. Yamala Fa was brutally stabbed and drowned in her family's pool, leading to a shocking trial.
  • The High-Profile Trial. A trial that pitted science against suspicion over the circumstances of Yamala's death.

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