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Sneak peek: Death at the Parsonage

48 Hours

  • Jan 2, 2014
  • 2:40
  • Short

All-new: An apparent suicide in a Pennsylvania church exposes secrets a pastor wants to keep hidden. Richard Schlesinger reports Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. To watch full episodes of 48 Hours Mystery, CLICK http://cbsn.ws/1cai8zp

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Brief Summary

Joseph Marante's suicide leads to revelations about his wife's affair with Reverend AB Shermer and mysterious deaths surrounding the Reverend.

Key points

  • A Gruesome Discovery. On October 29th, 2008, a church secretary finds a shocking scene at work.
  • A Family's Heartbreak. Rose Cobb reflects on her father's suicide and the impact on her family.
  • Uncovering the Affair. Rose discovers her mother’s affair with the Reverend, leading to shocking revelations.
  • Mysterious Deaths. The Reverend has lost two wives under suspicious circumstances, raising red flags.

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