Forensic Files

Endgame

Dateline NBC

  • Jan 1, 2025
  • 40:58
  • Full Episode
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<p>Rod Covlin calls 911 after his young daughter finds his estranged wife, Shele Danishefsky, unconscious in the bathtub. Soon after her mysterious death, Shele’s loved ones would come to suspect that what happened was no accident. 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

Shelly Covlin's suspicious bathtub death leads to her husband Rod's murder trial and conviction for domestic abuse and murder.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Death of Shelly Covlin. Shelly Covlin's tragic death raises questions about her husband's involvement and the circumstances surrounding it.
  • Rod Covlin's Arrest. After years of investigation, Rod Covlin is arrested for the murder of his wife, Shelly.
  • The Trial of Rod Covlin. Rod Covlin's trial reveals disturbing details about his abusive behavior and motive for murder.
  • Last Night Alive. On what would turn out to be her last night alive, Shelly remained in fear.
  • Alibi Construction. Rod wanted to be seen on camera leading the apartment to build an alibi.
  • Guilty Verdict. After a day of deliberations, the jury found Rod guilty of second-degree murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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