Forensic Files

The House on the Hill

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 3, 2020
  • 1:22:54
  • Full Episode
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<p>When Karl Karlsen’s wife, Christina, dies in a catastrophic house fire, he moves to upstate New York. Nearly 20 years later, his oldest son dies in a freak accident, leading police to question if Karl is involved. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 28, 2020.</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

Carl Carlson is convicted of murdering his wife Christina in a fire and their son Levi in a tragic accident, revealing a pattern of suspicious deaths.

Key points

  • The Firefighters' Dilemma. Firefighters face an intense blaze while trying to save a trapped woman.
  • A Father's Guilt. Carl struggles with the aftermath of losing his wife in a fire.
  • Another Deadly Fire. In November 2002, the Carlson family faced another devastating fire, killing their prized horses.
  • Levi's Tragic Accident. Levi Carlson died at just 23 after a freak accident involving a pickup truck.
  • Cindy's Growing Suspicion. Cindy begins to suspect Carl's involvement in Levi's death after a series of tragedies.
  • Undercover Investigation. Cindy enlists a private investigator to uncover the truth about Levi's death.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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