Forensic Files

Investigating the death of Bethany Deaton

48 Hours

  • Feb 19, 2015
  • 0:49
  • Short

"48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts on the unusual scene of Bethany Deaton’s death, and why investigators struggled to determine if it was suicide or murder. For more on the case, watch "Fall from Grace," Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

Bethany Deon's death raises questions of suicide versus murder after a friend's shocking confession at her funeral.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Death of Bethany Deon. Investigators found Bethany Deon in her car with a plastic bag over her head and a goodbye note, but the circumstances raised questions.
  • Confession at the Funeral. On the day of her funeral, a shocking confession from a friend turned the case upside down.

More from 48 Hours

Solve the Crime

Read a real case one clue at a time, then see how your call held up against the investigators.

Start a Case

Join Team Forensic Files

Regular case drops, breaking crime news, and podcast premieres, straight to your inbox.

or

Forgot your password?