The Devil's in the Details
- Apr 29, 2025
- 1:23:25
- Full Episode
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A West Virginia pharmacist is left widowed after her husband suddenly dies, and troubling details emerge regarding the couple’s business venture. Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
Natalie Cochran was convicted of murdering her husband Michael amid a Ponzi scheme scandal and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Key points
- Secrets and Lies. Beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life, dark secrets begin to emerge.
- The Rise and Fall of a Business. Natalie and Michael's successful business venture raises questions after his sudden death.
- A Shocking Revelation. Investigators uncover troubling financial issues linked to the Cochran's business after Michael's death.
- Michael's Mysterious Death. Michael Cochran's death raises questions after he suffered a seizure and collapsed at home.
- The Ponzi Scheme Unraveled. Investigators uncover a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme linked to the Cochran's contracting business.
- Natalie's Arrest. Natalie Cochran is arrested on multiple charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
Episode highlights
- Secrets and LiesBeneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life, dark secrets begin to emerge.“But beneath it all, a secret.”2:04Apr 29, 2025
- The Rise and Fall of a BusinessNatalie and Michael's successful business venture raises questions after his sudden death.“Before long, murmurs about the Cochran's business landed on the desk of investigator Bob Hinesman.”16:49Apr 29, 2025
- A Shocking RevelationInvestigators uncover troubling financial issues linked to the Cochran's business after Michael's death.“With Michael gone, they could only question Natalie.”23:00Apr 29, 2025
- Michael's Mysterious DeathMichael Cochran's death raises questions after he suffered a seizure and collapsed at home.“He hit his head, but it didn't seem that bad.”24:47Apr 29, 2025
- The Ponzi Scheme UnraveledInvestigators uncover a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme linked to the Cochran's contracting business.“All those fake contracts, doctored figures, and bogus spreadsheets added up to nothing short of a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme.”36:59Apr 29, 2025
- Natalie's ArrestNatalie Cochran is arrested on multiple charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.“Natalie Cochran was charged with 26 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering.”38:28Apr 29, 2025
- The Insulin InvestigationAuthorities discover a vial of insulin in Natalie's fridge, raising suspicions about Michael's death.“You believe that it's possible that this vial of insulin, now in your possession is a possible murder weapon.”44:35Apr 29, 2025
- Medical Examiner's Key FindingDr. Uribe concluded that Michael's death was an insulin homicide, shifting the case's direction.“This was an insulin homicide.”51:45Apr 29, 2025
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