Fallen
- Oct 22, 2020
- 1:24:05
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, when a pastor loses two wives in suspicious accidents, authorities begin to wonder if it was terrible luck or something else. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 8, 2013.
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Brief Summary
Reverend A.B. Shermer is suspected of murdering his wives, Betty and Jewel, with a focus on the investigation and trial.
Key points
- The Sinister Minister. The facade of a caring pastor crumbles as accusations of misconduct emerge.
- A Father's Grief. A son rushes to the hospital, unprepared for the sight of his mother in peril.
- A Shocking Suicide. The pastor's affair leads to a tragic suicide that shakes the community.
- Rose's Investigation Begins. Rose digs into the pastor's past, uncovering shocking truths about his relationship with her sister-in-law.
- Suspicious Circumstances. Detective Wagner investigates the pastor's wife's car accident, revealing inconsistencies in the story.
- Blood Evidence Found. Investigators discover blood in the pastor's garage, leading to shocking revelations.
Episode highlights
- The Sinister MinisterThe facade of a caring pastor crumbles as accusations of misconduct emerge.“You have a wolf in sheep's clothing.”0:53Oct 22, 2020
- A Father's GriefA son rushes to the hospital, unprepared for the sight of his mother in peril.“It was shocking, huh? She was in very bad shape.”7:07Oct 22, 2020
- A Shocking SuicideThe pastor's affair leads to a tragic suicide that shakes the community.“Your father took his life.”21:20Oct 22, 2020
- Rose's Investigation BeginsRose digs into the pastor's past, uncovering shocking truths about his relationship with her sister-in-law.“Rose starts digging into the pastor's past and is stunned by what she discovers.”23:22Oct 22, 2020
- Suspicious CircumstancesDetective Wagner investigates the pastor's wife's car accident, revealing inconsistencies in the story.“The story of the car accident that killed Betty struck her as odd.”28:10Oct 22, 2020
- Blood Evidence FoundInvestigators discover blood in the pastor's garage, leading to shocking revelations.“I could see evidence of washed blood.”39:27Oct 22, 2020
- A Pattern of SuspicionInvestigators uncover A.B.'s past, revealing another wife's suspicious death.“Another wife in another suspicious accident?”44:22Oct 22, 2020
- Jewel's HeartbreakJewel's disappointment when A.B. skips their anniversary trip for work. "I can kick and scream all I want, and he's not going to care."48:24Oct 22, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
