Forensic Files

Suspicion in Silver City

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 28, 2022
  • 40:35
  • Full Episode
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<p>When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on December 7, 2018.</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

Cassie Farrington was murdered; her estranged husband was convicted after a flawed investigation.

Key points

  • The Tragic Discovery. Cassie Farrington is found dead in her bathtub, leading to a complex investigation.
  • A Family's Determination. Cassie's family takes matters into their own hands after feeling let down by the police.
  • The Unusual Suspect. Billy Lee, a close acquaintance, becomes a person of interest after fleeing to Alaska.
  • The Mystery Deepens. The investigation faces challenges as evidence goes missing and suspects emerge.
  • The Pain of Waiting. Cassie's parents endure a long wait for justice, grappling with their grief.
  • The Blue Code. A dreadful whispered suspicion was making its way around Silver City, New Mexico.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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