Murder in the Family
- Jul 13, 2022
- 40:04
- Full Episode
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<p>After a wife and mother is found dead in her Coral Gables home, police had one suspect from the beginning. But there was also undeniable proof that he couldn’t have done it. Dennis Murphy reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on August 21, 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
Maggie Locasio's murder leads to trials for her husband and brother-in-law, revealing family abuse and a quest for justice by her son, Eddie Jr.
Key points
- Maggie's New Beginning. Maggie Locasio takes a step towards independence with a new look before her divorce finalization.
- A Disturbing Crime Scene. Detective John Buchko discovers a bloody scene at the Locasio home, indicating a violent struggle.
- The Unraveling Family Dynamics. Eddie Jr. reveals the abusive relationship with his father, complicating the investigation.
- A Shocking Discovery. A gym bag found near the crime scene contains crucial evidence linking the murder to Michael Lacasio.
- Trial and Conviction. Michael Lacasio is convicted of first-degree murder, but the shadow of his brother looms large.
- Eleanor Salazar's Testimony. A masseuse's testimony reveals critical details about the night of the murder.
Episode highlights
- Maggie's New BeginningMaggie Locasio takes a step towards independence with a new look before her divorce finalization.“She had to take care of herself.”0:19Jul 13, 2022
- A Disturbing Crime SceneDetective John Buchko discovers a bloody scene at the Locasio home, indicating a violent struggle.“It was a very bloody, violent scene.”1:12Jul 13, 2022
- The Unraveling Family DynamicsEddie Jr. reveals the abusive relationship with his father, complicating the investigation.“You call your father Ed?”2:59Jul 13, 2022
- A Shocking DiscoveryA gym bag found near the crime scene contains crucial evidence linking the murder to Michael Lacasio.“Inside, a knife, the killer's bloody clothes, and the victim's stolen credit cards.”7:47Jul 13, 2022
- Trial and ConvictionMichael Lacasio is convicted of first-degree murder, but the shadow of his brother looms large.“The jury took only six hours to convict.”12:51Jul 13, 2022
- Eleanor Salazar's TestimonyA masseuse's testimony reveals critical details about the night of the murder.“That if I called the police, something worse than what happened to his wife would happen to me.”23:11Jul 13, 2022
- The Bloody SceneThe defense argues against the prosecution's portrayal of the murder as a contract killing.“The bloody scene was not a contract type murder.”27:00Jul 13, 2022
- The VerdictEdward Lacasio is found guilty of first-degree murder, facing a possible death sentence.“Guilty of first-degree murder as charged. So say we all.”35:40Jul 13, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
