Forensic Files

The Client

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 20, 2020
  • 41:50
  • Full Episode
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<p>An Arkansas realtor goes missing after showing a house. When loved ones later receive mysterious text messages from her, they know something isn’t right. Andrea Canning reports.</p><p>Listen to Andrea’s conversation with Beverly’s son, Carl Jr., in which they discuss what it’s been like for him dealing with the legal system for nearly a decade. They also talk about the foundation Carl set up in his mother’s name dedicated to promoting the safety of real estate agents. </p><p>After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/a03c0eea-95da-48a2-a098-332291a8ca70/shows/ae183fe2-c634-458a-93dd-5770f0676f77/episodes/0bb4aa37-ec05-4c03-8959-12d5a5e83547/DatelinePremium.com"><strong>DatelinePremium.com</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about the Beverly Carter Foundation: <a href="https://beverlycarterfoundation.org/">https://beverlycarterfoundation.org/</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

Beverly Carter, a realtor, was kidnapped and murdered, leading to a significant investigation and trial of her abductor, Aaron Lewis.

Key points

  • Beverly Carter's Disappearance. Beverly Carter, a beloved realtor, goes missing after a routine showing, sparking a frantic search.
  • The Search Intensifies. As hours pass without a sign of Beverly, her family and friends mobilize to find her.
  • A Disturbing Discovery. Detectives uncover eerie photos from Beverly's phone, suggesting she felt something was wrong.
  • The Investigation Unfolds. Detectives track down fake buyer information, leading to a couple under surveillance.
  • The Manhunt for Aaron Lewis. Police launched a citywide manhunt for Aaron Lewis after he fled the hospital.
  • A Chilling Recording. A recording of Beverly reassures her family, but raises more questions.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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