Donnie Brantley: "I plead the Fifth" | Forensic Files

let's talk for a few moments about the things that you remember about the last time you ever saw your wife can you tell
me what that was I plead the fifth can you tell me whether or not you had any conversations with your wife during the
course of your marriage about the subject of divorce we never discussed force can you tell me whether or not you
were in any way surprised that you had seen our communicated with your wife since June the 1st of 2009
what advice counsel a little bit are you aware of anything at all that would cause anybody to believe that your wife
is alive today I have no information on that so she one of the reasons that you suggest that she might not have taken
her phone but that she didn't take her phone waswas because she was mad what was she mad about she left that day
because I came to her told her the business was failing we need some to take some more money out and she left
for that reason did she give you any indication really think I know when she left that she would not return oh not at
that time would you agree with me that you haven't told the truth to the people that you've talked to about his
appearance I told many people little big bits and pieces of things just because they would ask questions and not feel
like it another business we were just separated at the time okay when did you think that the celebration had turned in
to the death of your wife I don't know that something has happened to Marsha

The husband of Marsha Brantley, a Cleveland, Tenn., woman who vanished in 2009, is deposed for a 2013 civil case against her family. Does he have something to hide?

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Brief Summary

A husband reflects on his wife's disappearance amid financial struggles and communication issues.

Key points

The Last Conversation. Reflecting on the final moments with his wife.
A Surprising Admission. He admits to not discussing divorce with his wife.
The Business Strain. Revealing the stress that led to his wife's departure.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I plead the fifth.

Responding to questions about his wife.

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