Forensic Files

The Mushroom Mystery

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 28, 2026
  • 40:58
  • Full Episode
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<p>When a woman finds a body on a rural road outside of Indianapolis, police learn the victim might have been poisoned with mushrooms. Blayne Alexander reports.</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

David Fouts was murdered, possibly by his wife Katrina and her accomplice Terry, using toxic mushrooms and strangulation.

Key points

  • The Mushroom Mystery. A shocking twist reveals a rare toxic mushroom as a potential murder weapon.
  • David Michael Fouts Identified. Detectives finally identify the victim found dead on the roadside as David Michael Fouts.
  • Katrina's Troubling Past. Detectives uncover inconsistencies in Katrina's past, raising suspicions about her story.
  • Katrina's Legal Troubles. Katrina was charged with false informing, leading to serious legal consequences.
  • The Investigation Deepens. Detectives uncover troubling patterns in Katrina's past relationships and allegations.
  • Trial Verdict. Katrina was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder but not guilty of murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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