Secrets in Pleasant Prairie

Dateline NBC

  • Nov 29, 2023
  • 41:18
  • Full Episode
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The investigation into the poisoning death of a Wisconsin mother takes a surprising turn when detectives learn she wrote a letter just days before her death pointing to a possible suspect. Andrea Canning reports.

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Brief Summary

Julie Jensen's murder led to a complex investigation, revealing infidelity and a long fight for justice against her husband Mark Jensen.

Key points

  • Julie Jensen's Mysterious Death. Julie Jensen was found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising questions of homicide or suicide.
  • The Affair and the Stalking. Julie had an affair and was being stalked, complicating the investigation into her death.
  • The Letter from Beyond. Julie left a letter predicting her death, naming her husband as a suspect.
  • Mark Jensen's Arrest. Mark Jensen is arrested for the murder of his wife, shocking everyone involved.
  • Trial Verdict. After years of legal battles, Mark Jensen is found guilty of first-degree murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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