Forensic Files

The Model & the Millionaire

Dateline NBC

  • May 24, 2023
  • 39:32
  • Full Episode
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<p>It was an unlikely union: a 23-year-old beauty and a 57-year-old real estate tycoon. The love affair would end with three people shot and one of them dead, in a bloody whodunnit. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 27, 2008.</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

The episode details the tragic marriage of Rose Kyle and Fred Keller, culminating in her murder during a divorce dispute.

Key points

  • A Deadly Love Affair. The romance between Rose and Fred Keller ends in tragedy, with three shot and one dead.
  • The Cost of Marriage. Rose Keller discovers the harsh realities of her marriage to Fred, a much older millionaire.
  • Divorce Battle. Rose files for divorce, leading to a contentious and bloody confrontation.
  • A Twist of Fate. The judge rules in favor of Rose, awarding her half of Fred's estate.
  • A Shocking Crime Scene. A meeting turns violent, resulting in the shooting of Fred Keller and his ex-wife Rose.
  • The Tragic Shooting of Rose. Rose tragically dies from a shot fired during a heated confrontation.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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