The Grudge
- Jan 26, 2021
- 40:38
- Full Episode
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.
Andrea Canning catches up with Judge Salas, in Dateline’s ‘After the Verdict’ series, to talk about grief, her healing journey after her son’s murder, and how the tragedy has fueled her purpose to protect others in the judicial system. Available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers. https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-the-grudge
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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
