Forensic Files

Murder & Magnolias - Ep. 1: Marked for Death

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 23, 2026
  • 38:07
  • Full Episode
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<p>A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs. This episode was originally published on November 15, 2022.</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

The Latham family's vacation leads to a shocking murder-for-hire plot involving marital strife and criminal connections.

Key points

  • The Latham Family's Idyllic Vacation. The Latham family enjoys a perfect two-week vacation at Lake Greenwood, but it ends in turmoil.
  • The Last Day on the Lake. Chris Latham's shocking announcement of divorce changes everything for Nancy.
  • Murder-for-Hire Plot Uncovered. Aaron Wilkinson reveals a chilling murder-for-hire plot targeting the Latham family.
  • The Hit Packet Revealed. Aaron discovers a packet containing crucial information about the murder plot.
  • A Dangerous Argument. Sammy's heated argument with Rachel escalates tensions during the murder plot.
  • Aaron's Desperate Plan. To buy time, Aaron offers to take Sammy's place in the murder plot.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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