Forensic Files

Out of the Darkness

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 31, 2022
  • 40:47
  • Full Episode
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When a wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas, officers rush to the scene. Could the dramatic police footage end up being key in the investigation? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 12, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brief Summary

Chasey Pointer conspired to murder her husband Bob with lover Michael Garza, leading to a shocking investigation and trial.

Key points

  • A Frantic 911 Call. A woman calls 911, frantic and desperate, revealing her husband has been shot.
  • The Discovery of Bob Pointer. Officers find Bob Pointer deceased in his vehicle, shot in the head.
  • Chasey's Troubled Marriage. Chasey reveals ongoing marital problems and threats from her husband.
  • The Shocking Revelation. Chasey admits to discussing roughing up her husband with Michael Garza.
  • Chasey's Arrest. Chasey Poynter is arrested for conspiracy to commit murder after her husband's death.
  • Chasey Poynter Arrested. Chasey Poynter faces conspiracy to commit murder charges after her husband's death.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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