Secrets at the Sunshine Motel
- Apr 9, 2020
- 42:20
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, the family of a beloved and successful Yakima real estate agent is left in disbelief when he is attacked while showing a home. Who would want to hurt Vern Holbrook? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 13, 2015.</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 realtor Vern Holbrook and the conspiracy involving family and associates.
Key points
- A Family's Vigil. Vern Holbrook's family gathers at his bedside after a brutal attack. 'The Vern that we all loved died that day.'
- A Shocking Revelation. Detectives uncover a web of deceit involving Vern's former business partner. 'Bells and whistles because after Vern had been assaulted, it.'
- Verdict Delivered. The jury finds Daniel Blizzard guilty of first-degree murder after a short deliberation.
- Jill Taylor's Betrayal. Jill Taylor claims she was manipulated by Daniel Blizzard, who set her up for murder.
- Jill's Release. Jill Taylor is released after charges are dismissed, leaving Vern's family outraged.
Episode highlights
- A Family's VigilVern Holbrook's family gathers at his bedside after a brutal attack. 'The Vern that we all loved died that day.'“The Vern that we all loved died that day.”9:16Apr 9, 2020
- A Shocking RevelationDetectives uncover a web of deceit involving Vern's former business partner. 'Bells and whistles because after Vern had been assaulted, it.'“The bells and whistles definitely start going off.”17:34Apr 9, 2020
- Verdict DeliveredThe jury finds Daniel Blizzard guilty of first-degree murder after a short deliberation.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Daniel Blizzard, guilty of the crime of first-degree murder.”34:31Apr 9, 2020
- Jill Taylor's BetrayalJill Taylor claims she was manipulated by Daniel Blizzard, who set her up for murder.“He just set me up for everything.”35:48Apr 9, 2020
- Jill's ReleaseJill Taylor is released after charges are dismissed, leaving Vern's family outraged.“She, in my opinion, definitely got away with murder.”37:24Apr 9, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
