The Client

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 20, 2020
  • 41:50
  • Full Episode
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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.

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.

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Learn more about the Beverly Carter Foundation: https://beverlycarterfoundation.org/

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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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