The House on Murder Mountain
- Oct 19, 2021
- 41:14
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the tragic deaths of three neighbors in Salem, Oregon, and the mysterious landlord who many believe knows more than she’s told investigators. Originally aired on NBC on August 2, 2010.</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
Murder Mountain's triple homicide case reveals a web of deceit, wrongful conviction, and ongoing mysteries surrounding the true killer.
Key points
- Murder Mountain's Dark Legacy. The story of three young lives lost on Murder Mountain raises haunting questions about evil.
- The Mystery of the Murders. The investigation reveals a web of drug deals and unanswered questions surrounding the killings.
- Scott Cannon's Conviction. Despite no murder weapon, Scott Cannon is convicted based on circumstantial evidence.
- The Unraveling of Bimla Boyd. Bimla Boyd's past raises doubts about her reliability as a witness.
- Bimla Boyd's Shocking Transformation. The estate owner turned from witness to suspect in a new murder case.
- Scott Cannon's Conviction Overturned. After 11 years in prison, Scott Cannon's conviction was vacated due to lost evidence.
Episode highlights
- The Mystery of the MurdersThe investigation reveals a web of drug deals and unanswered questions surrounding the killings.“What could make you so mad, so upset to take three lives?”8:52Oct 19, 2021
- Scott Cannon's ConvictionDespite no murder weapon, Scott Cannon is convicted based on circumstantial evidence.“Scott Cannon was charged with three murders, if convicted, facing the death penalty.”10:07Oct 19, 2021
- The Unraveling of Bimla BoydBimla Boyd's past raises doubts about her reliability as a witness.“What do you now know about Bimla Boyd that you didn't know at your trial?”14:23Oct 19, 2021
- Bimla Boyd's Shocking TransformationThe estate owner turned from witness to suspect in a new murder case.“Bimla Boyd had gone from witness in one murder to suspect in another.”15:14Oct 19, 2021
- Scott Cannon's Conviction OverturnedAfter 11 years in prison, Scott Cannon's conviction was vacated due to lost evidence.“He was not yet free.”33:37Oct 19, 2021
- The Mystery of Lost EvidenceProsecutors discovered that key exhibits were missing, jeopardizing the new trial.“Vital physical evidence had been lost or maybe even destroyed.”36:50Oct 19, 2021
- Cannon's Emotional ReleaseScott Cannon reflects on his newfound freedom after years of wrongful imprisonment.“The cup's half full.”38:11Oct 19, 2021
Tension
75/ 100High tension
