The Day the Music Died
- May 17, 2022
- 1:23:38
- Full Episode
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After a prominent plastic surgeon is murdered in his Asheville, North Carolina home, investigators uncover a trail of clues pointing to an unlikely killer. Keith Morrison reports.
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Brief Summary
Brenda McCutcheon was convicted of murdering her husband Buddy amid financial troubles and suspicious behavior following his death.
Key points
- The Mysterious Death of Buddy McCutcheon. A beloved doctor and musician is found shot in his home, leaving questions and grief behind.
- Brenda's Heartbreaking Discovery. Brenda McCutcheon wakes to find her husband shot, leading to a frantic 911 call.
- The Brutal Murder of Buddy McCutcheon. Dr. Buddy McCutcheon was found murdered in his home, shocking family and friends.
- Brenda's Suspicious Behavior. Brenda's actions after Buddy's death, including disposing of records, seem unusual to detectives.
- Tax Troubles Uncovered. Detectives discover Buddy's medical practice had serious tax issues, raising questions about motives.
- The Back Door Was Open. Clutch recalls Brenda's 911 call and questions her account of the home invasion.
Episode highlights
- The Mysterious Death of Buddy McCutcheonA beloved doctor and musician is found shot in his home, leaving questions and grief behind.“Somebody's life is about to change.”0:53May 17, 2022
- Brenda's Heartbreaking DiscoveryBrenda McCutcheon wakes to find her husband shot, leading to a frantic 911 call.“My husband's been shot.”3:24May 17, 2022
- The Brutal Murder of Buddy McCutcheonDr. Buddy McCutcheon was found murdered in his home, shocking family and friends.“Somebody wanted Buddy McCutcheon dead in the worst possible way.”30:32May 17, 2022
- Brenda's Suspicious BehaviorBrenda's actions after Buddy's death, including disposing of records, seem unusual to detectives.“It's just unusual behavior.”39:02May 17, 2022
- Tax Troubles UncoveredDetectives discover Buddy's medical practice had serious tax issues, raising questions about motives.“This was fraud on a fairly significant scale.”42:58May 17, 2022
- The Back Door Was OpenClutch recalls Brenda's 911 call and questions her account of the home invasion.“That's not true.”50:26May 17, 2022
- Brenda's Alibi QuestionedBrenda's 911 call raises suspicions among family members about her involvement in Buddy's murder.“I would be a blithering idiot.”51:02May 17, 2022
- Discovery of EmailsDetectives uncover emails revealing Buddy's affair, leading to new suspects.“A long-held secret and a possible new suspect.”52:41May 17, 2022
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Tension
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