Forensic Files

Mystery on Sunrise Drive

Dateline NBC

  • Dec 16, 2020
  • 1:25:13
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a Tucson, Arizona native, Gary Triano was a successful real estate developer and entrepreneur. He was known around town for his big spending ways and the elite company he kept. And then came the day that changed everything. Gary’s car was blown to pieces, with him inside, just days before his 53rd birthday. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 20, 2014.</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 Gary Triano and the trial of his ex-wife Pam Phillips for orchestrating his car bombing.

Key points

  • The Shocking Murder of Gary Triano. Gary Triano, a flamboyant real estate developer, was killed in a car bombing that shocked Tucson.
  • The Investigation Begins. Detectives uncover a web of connections and motives surrounding Triano's death.
  • The Women in Gary's Life. As investigators dig deeper, they explore the relationships that may have led to his murder.
  • Pam Phillips' Life Insurance Payout. Pam received a $2 million life insurance payment after her ex-husband's death, raising suspicions.
  • The Secret Tapes. Investigators discover audio tapes revealing threatening conversations between Ron Young and Pam Phillips.
  • Pam's Disappearance. Pam Phillips vanished just before arrest warrants were issued, leaving investigators puzzled.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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