The Black Widow of Lomita
- Nov 12, 2019
- 1:22:47
- Full Episode
<p>A California woman’s two former husbands are mysteriously murdered, nearly 20 years apart. She becomes known as the “Black Widow of Lomita” and is able to elude police, until fate catches up with her. Keith Morrison reports from the Philippines on this international story which features the sister of one of the victims who never stopped fighting to learn what really happened to her brother. Originally aired on NBC on November 8, 2019.</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
Larry Riskin's murder leads his sister Sherry on a quest for justice, uncovering dark family secrets and Sonia Rios's past.
Key points
- Sonia's Control. Sonia's influence over Larry becomes evident as family ties fray.
- The Shocking News. Larry's family receives devastating news about his murder in the Philippines.
- A Sinister Pattern. The investigation reveals Sonia's troubling past with another husband who was murdered.
- Death Threats. Dennis Bordeaux faces threats after investigating his brother's suspicious death.
- A Shocking Discovery. Larry Riskin's murder reignites interest in Sonia's past and her previous husband.
- The Black Widow of Lomita. Sonia Riskin, suspected of two murders, becomes a media sensation.
Episode highlights
- Sonia's ControlSonia's influence over Larry becomes evident as family ties fray.“She had complete control over him.”4:18Nov 12, 2019
- The Shocking NewsLarry's family receives devastating news about his murder in the Philippines.“Larry's been shot and he's dead.”12:29Nov 12, 2019
- A Sinister PatternThe investigation reveals Sonia's troubling past with another husband who was murdered.“Sonia had a history.”16:56Nov 12, 2019
- Death ThreatsDennis Bordeaux faces threats after investigating his brother's suspicious death.“I got maybe 200 death threats.”27:40Nov 12, 2019
- A Shocking DiscoveryLarry Riskin's murder reignites interest in Sonia's past and her previous husband.“Had she been arrested, Larry Riskin would be alive today.”29:54Nov 12, 2019
- The Black Widow of LomitaSonia Riskin, suspected of two murders, becomes a media sensation.“Reporter Larry Elpin knew he had a hell of a story on his hands.”30:39Nov 12, 2019
- Mysterious EmailsEmails from a secret relative offer a sinister proposal regarding Sonia.“He was offering to kill her.”38:26Nov 12, 2019
- Sonia's MurderSonia Riskin is found dead, echoing the fate of her two husbands.“The black widow is now gone. Fate got her.”47:01Nov 12, 2019
