The Evil to Come

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 17, 2020
  • 42:21
  • Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, successful businesswoman and caring mom Peggy Nadell is found murdered in her Rockland County home. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 28, 2015.

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Brief Summary

The murder of Peggy Nadel reveals family betrayal, leading to the arrest of her daughter-in-law and an accomplice for financial motives.

Key points

  • A Mother's Murder. Peggy Nadel is found dead, and her daughter Suzanne becomes the prime suspect.
  • The Investigation Begins. Detectives uncover evidence suggesting Peggy's murder was not an accident.
  • Family Ties and Tension. As the investigation unfolds, family dynamics complicate the case.
  • Diana's Alibi Unravels. Diana's alibi for being in D.C. during the murder becomes increasingly suspicious.
  • The Shocking Murder Confession. Andrea Benson reveals Diana's chilling plan to murder her mother-in-law.
  • Sentencing Day. Diana receives a sentence of 23 years to life for her role in the murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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