Down the Rabbit Hole
- Oct 15, 2024
- 1:23:34
- Full Episode
<p>A 16-year-old calls 911 to report a break-in at her family’s home. When police arrive, they discover her mother has been murdered, launching an investigation that featured a false confession and revealed a dangerous romance. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4f8HtLn">https://apple.co/4f8HtLn</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/27flVmIB5sLh5aApJRUq6c">https://open.spotify.com/episode/27flVmIB5sLh5aApJRUq6c</a></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
Carrie Murphy's mother's murder reveals dark family secrets and a tragic love story involving betrayal and violence.
Key points
- A Brutal Discovery. A daughter discovers her mother covered in blood after a break-in.
- The Call to 911. A frantic 16-year-old pleads for help as her mother is attacked.
- A Mother's Strength. The victim's daughter reflects on her mother's character and strength.
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives arrive at the scene to uncover a staged crime scene.
- Detectives' Doubts. Detectives grow skeptical of Carrie's shifting story about the murder.
- Carrie's Confession. Carrie admits to letting Zane into the house, leading to her mother's murder.
Episode highlights
- A Brutal DiscoveryA daughter discovers her mother covered in blood after a break-in.“She was covered in blood.”0:22Oct 15, 2024
- The Call to 911A frantic 16-year-old pleads for help as her mother is attacked.“Somebody was in her house and was attacking her mother.”2:40Oct 15, 2024
- A Mother's StrengthThe victim's daughter reflects on her mother's character and strength.“She was strong, a strong woman, strong values.”9:51Oct 15, 2024
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives arrive at the scene to uncover a staged crime scene.“It looked like someone threw a brick through the windows twice.”20:51Oct 15, 2024
- Detectives' DoubtsDetectives grow skeptical of Carrie's shifting story about the murder.“Your story does not fit.”30:14Oct 15, 2024
- Carrie's ConfessionCarrie admits to letting Zane into the house, leading to her mother's murder.“I killed my mom. I let him in.”37:31Oct 15, 2024
- The ConfessionZane confesses to killing Mary Ann Murphy, but his story doesn't add up.“One kid, this guy Zane, actually confessed to killing Mary Ann Murphy.”51:52Oct 15, 2024
- The AffairMary Ann was having an affair, complicating the investigation into her murder.“She was having an affair with a co-worker.”52:41Oct 15, 2024
