Secrets & Lies
- Aug 26, 2025
- 41:30
- Full Episode
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<p>Early one frigid morning, in a small rural New York town, a house burns to the ground, and a woman is found dead in the debris. It's called an accident, but is it? Andrea Canning reports. </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
Catherine Novak's death was ruled a murder after her husband Paul was convicted based on witness testimony and circumstantial evidence.
Key points
- A Shocking Discovery. Investigators uncover that Catherine did not die in the fire, but before it started.
- A Tragic Fire. A deadly blaze claims the life of Catherine Novak, leaving behind a haunting mystery.
- The Perfect Couple. Paul and Catherine Novak seemed like the perfect match until their marriage faced challenges.
- A Cold Case Reopened. Years later, a witness comes forward with a chilling tale implicating Paul Novak.
- Trial Begins for Paul Novak. The trial of Paul Novak starts, with the prosecution claiming he orchestrated his wife's murder.
- Guilty Verdict. Paul Novak is found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryInvestigators uncover that Catherine did not die in the fire, but before it started.“We knew she did not die in that fire. She died before the fire.”0:22Aug 26, 2025
- A Tragic FireA deadly blaze claims the life of Catherine Novak, leaving behind a haunting mystery.“And left behind in the ashes were secrets.”1:40Aug 26, 2025
- The Perfect CouplePaul and Catherine Novak seemed like the perfect match until their marriage faced challenges.“They seemed meant for each other right from the start.”3:09Aug 26, 2025
- A Cold Case ReopenedYears later, a witness comes forward with a chilling tale implicating Paul Novak.“He was going to chloroform her, leave her, and then burn the house down around her.”20:47Aug 26, 2025
- Trial Begins for Paul NovakThe trial of Paul Novak starts, with the prosecution claiming he orchestrated his wife's murder.“The evidence will show that as Catherine begged and fought for her life, the defendant ended her life.”27:38Aug 26, 2025
- Guilty VerdictPaul Novak is found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges.“Guilty, convicted of first-degree murder.”39:58Aug 26, 2025
- Michelle Walks FreeDespite knowing about the murder plan, Michelle LaFrance walks away a free woman.“A lot of people will be angry and think this woman knew about a murder that was going to happen.”40:24Aug 26, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
