The Grudge
- Jan 26, 2021
- 40:38
- Full Episode
<p>Andrea Canning speaks with U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas about the deadly shooting at her home in 2020 that killed her son Daniel and critically injured her husband Mark.</p><p>Andrea Canning catches up with Judge Salas, in Dateline’s ‘After the Verdict’ series, to talk about grief, her healing journey after her<strong> </strong>son’s murder, and how the tragedy has fueled her purpose to protect others in the judicial system. Available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers. <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-grudge">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-grudge</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Judge Salas' son was murdered in a targeted attack, leading to a complex investigation and new legislation for judge safety.
Key points
- The Shocking Attack. A man disguised as a delivery person shoots Judge Salas' family, leaving them in chaos.
- A Mother's Agony. Judge Salas faces the unimaginable loss of her only child, Daniel, after a brutal attack.
- Mark's Legal Battles. Mark Angelucci fought for men's rights, including equal access to domestic violence shelters.
- Rhonda's Fear. After Mark's murder, Rhonda Kennedy feared for her own life amid threats.
- A Bold Tweet. Fearing for her life, Rhonda tweeted a bold message to potential threats.
- A Mother's Vow. After her son's death, Judge Salas vows to protect judges' personal information.
Episode highlights
- The Shocking AttackA man disguised as a delivery person shoots Judge Salas' family, leaving them in chaos.“Evil was waiting on the other side.”2:05Jan 26, 2021
- A Mother's AgonyJudge Salas faces the unimaginable loss of her only child, Daniel, after a brutal attack.“Daniel was your everything.”16:25Jan 26, 2021
- Mark's Legal BattlesMark Angelucci fought for men's rights, including equal access to domestic violence shelters.“He successfully argued for men's equal access to domestic violence shelters.”24:16Jan 26, 2021
- Rhonda's FearAfter Mark's murder, Rhonda Kennedy feared for her own life amid threats.“Mark didn't learn his lesson, is Rhonda going to learn her lesson?”26:13Jan 26, 2021
- A Bold TweetFearing for her life, Rhonda tweeted a bold message to potential threats.“I'm sure the cowards that murdered my friend... won't be stupid enough to come after a congressional candidate.”27:44Jan 26, 2021
- A Mother's VowAfter her son's death, Judge Salas vows to protect judges' personal information.“Judges need to feel that they are being protected.”30:08Jan 26, 2021
- The Connection RevealedLaw enforcement discovers a connection between the murders of Mark and Judge Salas.“Now, law enforcement knew for certain the two murders were connected.”30:57Jan 26, 2021
