Mystery in Big Sky Country
- May 26, 2020
- 1:23:08
- Full Episode
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<p>When Bryan Rein, a young Montana veterinarian, is found dead at his home with a gun nearby, police quickly discover there is more to this case than meets the eye. As the investigation spans more than two decades, police sort through conflicting evidence to find out what really happened. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 22, 2020.</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 episode details the murder of veterinarian Brian Rine, the investigation, and Tom Jaraseski's trial, culminating in a not guilty verdict.
Key points
- The Struggle for Justice. Brian's family grapples with grief and the search for answers after his tragic death.
- A New Relationship and Complications. Brian's budding romance leads to unexpected tensions and jealousy, complicating the investigation.
- Tom's Obsession. Tom Jaraseski's unhealthy fixation on Ann and her new boyfriend is revealed.
- The Alibi Dilemma. Tom admits he has no alibi for the night of the murder, raising suspicions.
- A Shocking Discovery. Charlene, Brian's sister, finds crucial evidence that changes the investigation.
- The Arrest. Tom Jaraseski is arrested and charged with deliberate homicide, shocking his family.
Episode highlights
- The Struggle for JusticeBrian's family grapples with grief and the search for answers after his tragic death.“I wanted justice for my brother.”1:05May 26, 2020
- A New Relationship and ComplicationsBrian's budding romance leads to unexpected tensions and jealousy, complicating the investigation.“I thought he was handsome. I was excited.”16:02May 26, 2020
- Tom's ObsessionTom Jaraseski's unhealthy fixation on Ann and her new boyfriend is revealed.“He was literally doing his own investigation on Brian.”25:09May 26, 2020
- The Alibi DilemmaTom admits he has no alibi for the night of the murder, raising suspicions.“But Tom had an alibi, and a pretty solid one, except for Friday night.”26:34May 26, 2020
- A Shocking DiscoveryCharlene, Brian's sister, finds crucial evidence that changes the investigation.“Charlene discovered that someone else must have gotten rid of something too.”38:15May 26, 2020
- The ArrestTom Jaraseski is arrested and charged with deliberate homicide, shocking his family.“Shocking. I couldn't grasp that it was actually happening.”43:50May 26, 2020
- Circumstantial EvidenceDespite a lack of physical evidence, circumstantial evidence mounts against Tom.“There simply wasn't the money to hire some fancy, high-priced attorney.”45:53May 26, 2020
- The Return of the CaseNearly 18 years after the murder, Agent Thompson arrives with an arrest warrant for Tom.“Agent Thompson traveled to South Dakota with an arrest warrant for Tom Jaroszewski.”53:36May 26, 2020
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Tension
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