Something Sweet
- Dec 26, 2023
- 40:15
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a retired corrections officer mysteriously dies from antifreeze poisoning in rural Ohio. Detectives uncover multiple suspects during a five-year investigation that causes two families to collide. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on December 11, 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
Ray Katomsky's antifreeze poisoning leads to his wife's murder trial and conviction amid family turmoil and conflicting narratives.
Key points
- The Mysterious Illness. Ray Katomsky falls mysteriously ill after ingesting antifreeze, leading to a medical crisis.
- A Troubling Past. Detectives uncover a past suspect, Robert Reichert, who once sent a bomb to Ray.
- The Investigation Reopened. Three years after Ray's death, the Ohio Attorney General reopens the case with Teresa as the prime suspect.
- Judgment Day in Ashtabula County. Judge Gary Yost reaches a verdict in Teresa Katomsky's murder trial.
- Teresa's Innocence Claim. Despite being convicted, Teresa maintains her innocence and expresses love for her husband.
Episode highlights
- The Mysterious IllnessRay Katomsky falls mysteriously ill after ingesting antifreeze, leading to a medical crisis.“What had happened to Ray?”8:09Dec 26, 2023
- A Troubling PastDetectives uncover a past suspect, Robert Reichert, who once sent a bomb to Ray.“This man sent my dad a bomb.”13:26Dec 26, 2023
- The Investigation ReopenedThree years after Ray's death, the Ohio Attorney General reopens the case with Teresa as the prime suspect.“I didn't want her to get away with murder.”22:39Dec 26, 2023
- Judgment Day in Ashtabula CountyJudge Gary Yost reaches a verdict in Teresa Katomsky's murder trial.“The court finds the defendant guilty of murder.”35:43Dec 26, 2023
- Teresa's Innocence ClaimDespite being convicted, Teresa maintains her innocence and expresses love for her husband.“I loved my husband. Someday we'll know why he did what he did.”37:40Dec 26, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
