The Box
- Oct 29, 2019
- 1:22:52
- Full Episode
<p>Years after a Montana man is found dead, his son dreads what he’ll find when he opens up the box of case files, giving him insight into what really happened. Keith Morrison reports on his journey and the murder investigation that unraveled a revenge plot. </p> <p>In Dateline’s “After the Verdict series” Keith Morrison talks with that son, Noah Stout, about how his family’s experience led him to become a defense attorney and to learn about the wrongful conviction cases he’s taken on. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-box" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-box</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
Bill Stout was murdered, leading to his wife Ann's arrest and trial for orchestrating the crime after years of turmoil.
Key points
- The Tension Builds. As the investigation unfolds, the family faces mounting suspicion and fear.
- The Investigation Begins. As detectives arrive, they uncover evidence suggesting Bill's death was not a suicide.
- A History of Grief. The Stout family grapples with the aftermath of a previous tragedy, Ben's suicide.
- Bill's Last Days. Bill's life was filled with tension as he faced a stalker and a missing gun.
- Barbara Miller's Alibi. Investigators sought Barbara Miller, a person of interest in Bill's murder.
- The Autopsy Revelation. An autopsy revealed Bill's actual time of death, shifting suspicion onto Ann.
Episode highlights
- The Tension BuildsAs the investigation unfolds, the family faces mounting suspicion and fear.“Did you shoot your dad?”0:49Oct 29, 2019
- The Investigation BeginsAs detectives arrive, they uncover evidence suggesting Bill's death was not a suicide.“Clearly this was not a suicide.”7:39Oct 29, 2019
- A History of GriefThe Stout family grapples with the aftermath of a previous tragedy, Ben's suicide.“Nothing was really the same after that.”12:58Oct 29, 2019
- Bill's Last DaysBill's life was filled with tension as he faced a stalker and a missing gun.“He was worried. And now Bill was dead.”28:21Oct 29, 2019
- Barbara Miller's AlibiInvestigators sought Barbara Miller, a person of interest in Bill's murder.“She was definitely a person of interest to a suspect.”29:12Oct 29, 2019
- The Autopsy RevelationAn autopsy revealed Bill's actual time of death, shifting suspicion onto Ann.“Bill Stout must have been shot to death after eating his last meal.”49:31Oct 29, 2019
- Cleaning UpDetectives found bleach and suspicious items in Ann's home, raising red flags.“There was a very powerful smell of bleach throughout the house.”51:15Oct 29, 2019
- The Holster DiscoveryA holster and gloves found in Ann's laundry raised further suspicions.“What was a holster doing in there?”51:32Oct 29, 2019
