Justice for Sparkle
- Jun 1, 2022
- 39:48
- Full Episode
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<p>A young woman leaves home, hoping for a bright future. She falls in love, has a baby, and begins life as a mother. But soon, her parents get a dreadful phone call: Sparkle Rai has been killed. Keith Morrison reports in a Dateline classic originally aired on NBC on February 6, 2009.</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
Sparkle Rye's tragic murder reveals family secrets and racial tensions, leading to her father-in-law's conviction for orchestrating the crime.
Key points
- Sparkle's Unexpected Love. Sparkle finds love 400 miles from home, surprising everyone around her.
- The Shocking News. Sparkle's father receives a late-night call revealing his daughter is pregnant.
- A Tragic Loss. Ricky's family suffers a double tragedy with the loss of both parents.
- The Call That Changed Everything. Bennett Reed receives the devastating news of Sparkle's murder.
- The Murder Conspiracy Unveiled. Detectives uncover a shocking plot involving Sparkle's father-in-law.
- The Prosecution's Case. The prosecution argues that Rye's racism led to Sparkle's murder.
Episode highlights
- Sparkle's Unexpected LoveSparkle finds love 400 miles from home, surprising everyone around her.“And it announced itself as love will 400 miles from home to everyone's surprise.”0:20Jun 1, 2022
- The Shocking NewsSparkle's father receives a late-night call revealing his daughter is pregnant.“She calls to tell me she's pregnant.”1:51Jun 1, 2022
- A Tragic LossRicky's family suffers a double tragedy with the loss of both parents.“This poor kid, he lost his dad and his mom in just a few weeks.”5:00Jun 1, 2022
- The Call That Changed EverythingBennett Reed receives the devastating news of Sparkle's murder.“Got a call from Rick, who said, Sparkle's been attacked.”5:44Jun 1, 2022
- The Murder Conspiracy UnveiledDetectives uncover a shocking plot involving Sparkle's father-in-law.“Chimon Rye had approached Herbert Green to kill his daughter-in-law.”19:30Jun 1, 2022
- The Prosecution's CaseThe prosecution argues that Rye's racism led to Sparkle's murder.“He hired a hitman to kill Sparkle.”23:16Jun 1, 2022
- The VerdictThe jury finds Chimon Rye guilty of murder after a lengthy trial.“Guilty came out of the mouth of the foreman.”37:00Jun 1, 2022
- Life SentenceRye is sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 25 years.“He was sentenced to life in prison.”38:56Jun 1, 2022
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