Forensic Files

Shining Star

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 10, 2024
  • 40:57
  • Full Episode
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<p>A criminal defense attorney is found brutally murdered in her office after working late. The search for the killer takes investigators down a strange and unexpected road. Dennis Murphy reports.</p><p> </p><p>Dennis Murphy and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4gtpWPf">https://apple.co/4gtpWPf</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/29M8b8v1hbzIsw7LuoGZkv">https://open.spotify.com/episode/29M8b8v1hbzIsw7LuoGZkv</a></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

Chiquita Tate, a lawyer, was murdered; her husband Greg was convicted of manslaughter after a tumultuous trial.

Key points

  • Chiquita Tate's Rise. Chiquita Tate, a talented criminal defense lawyer, overcame a tough upbringing to succeed.
  • The Night of the Murder. Chiquita Tate was found brutally murdered in her office, shocking her community.
  • A Wallet Found. A woman discovers Chiquita's wallet in a high crime area, raising suspicions.
  • The Mysterious Tip. An anonymous caller suggests a new angle in the investigation, pointing to a love triangle.
  • The Verdict. After a tense trial, the jury delivers a surprising verdict of manslaughter.

Tension

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