Last Dance in the Rockies
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1:20:21
- Full Episode
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For Miriam and Alan Helmick, both widowed, life gave them a second chance at love – until Alan was found dead, and details from Miriam’s past revealed she had some dark secrets. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 14, 2010.
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Brief Summary
Alan Helmick was murdered, and his widow Miriam was found guilty of the crime after a complex investigation and trial.
Key points
- The Dance of Love. Alan and Miriam Helmick find love on the dance floor after personal tragedies.
- A Shocking Murder. Alan Helmick is found murdered in his home, leading to a tense investigation.
- A Chilling Threat. Miriam receives a threatening note suggesting she may be the next target.
- Miriam's Alibi Under Scrutiny. Investigators find discrepancies in Miriam's story, raising suspicions about her involvement.
- The Attempt on Alan's Life. Weeks before his murder, someone tried to set fire to Alan's car while he was inside.
- The Threatening Greeting Card. A card found on Miriam's doorstep raises questions about her involvement in Alan's murder.
Episode highlights
- The Dance of LoveAlan and Miriam Helmick find love on the dance floor after personal tragedies.“Two widowers getting a second chance at love.”0:31Apr 19, 2023
- A Shocking MurderAlan Helmick is found murdered in his home, leading to a tense investigation.“Alan Helmick had been murdered in his home, the victim apparently of a robbery gone bad.”6:44Apr 19, 2023
- A Chilling ThreatMiriam receives a threatening note suggesting she may be the next target.“Alan was first, you're next. Run, run, run.”20:54Apr 19, 2023
- Miriam's Alibi Under ScrutinyInvestigators find discrepancies in Miriam's story, raising suspicions about her involvement.“The grieving widow, so graceful on the dance floor, was looking more and more like a suspect.”24:22Apr 19, 2023
- The Attempt on Alan's LifeWeeks before his murder, someone tried to set fire to Alan's car while he was inside.“If you connect the dots, someone tried to kill Alan Helmick as he went inside to do his business.”37:10Apr 19, 2023
- The Threatening Greeting CardA card found on Miriam's doorstep raises questions about her involvement in Alan's murder.“Alan was first, it read, you're next, run, run, run.”42:07Apr 19, 2023
- The ArrestMiriam Helmick was arrested for the murder of her husband Alan, leading to a high-profile trial.“You're under arrest for the murder of Alan Helmick.”46:59Apr 19, 2023
- Miriam's Suspicious PastMiriam Helmick's first husband died under mysterious circumstances, raising questions about her past.“Jack just wasn't that depressed.”51:21Apr 19, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
