The Cliff’s Edge
- Jul 27, 2021
- 41:53
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a romantic night out goes terribly wrong when Jody Scharf falls from the edge of a cliff. But was it an accident -- or was she pushed? Chris Jansing reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 12, 2011.
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Brief Summary
Stephen Scharf is convicted of murdering his wife Jody after she falls from a cliff, revealing a troubled marriage and potential motives.
Key points
- A Love Story Turns Tragic. Stephen and Jody's idyllic relationship takes a dark turn when Jody falls from a cliff.
- The Night of the Accident. A romantic evening ends in tragedy as Jody falls from the cliff, leading to chaos.
- Suspicion Arises. Detectives begin to doubt Stephen's account of Jody's fall, leading to a deeper investigation.
- The Case Reopened. Years later, a new prosecutor and forensic pathologist revisit Jody's mysterious death.
- A Son's Testimony. Jonathan Scharf takes the stand against his father, revealing dark family secrets.
- A Son's Testimony. Jonathan Scharf testifies against his father, painting him as abusive and violent.
Episode highlights
- The Night of the AccidentA romantic evening ends in tragedy as Jody falls from the cliff, leading to chaos.“At some point, something goes terribly wrong.”3:45Jul 27, 2021
- Suspicion ArisesDetectives begin to doubt Stephen's account of Jody's fall, leading to a deeper investigation.“Right away I got a feeling that there was something definitely wrong.”9:14Jul 27, 2021
- The Case ReopenedYears later, a new prosecutor and forensic pathologist revisit Jody's mysterious death.“Dr. Michael Bodden... determined that this could not have been an accidental fall.”19:14Jul 27, 2021
- A Son's TestimonyJonathan Scharf takes the stand against his father, revealing dark family secrets.“I'm here for my mother.”20:00Jul 27, 2021
- A Son's TestimonyJonathan Scharf testifies against his father, painting him as abusive and violent.“His own son took the stand against him.”24:46Jul 27, 2021
- The VerdictStephen Sharf is found guilty of murder after a lengthy trial.“On the charge of murder of Jodi Ann Sharp, your verdict is guilty.”39:20Jul 27, 2021
Tension
75/ 100High tension
