The Mystery at Pictured Rocks
- Jun 22, 2022
- 20:37
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a hard-working couple cherished the chance to get away from it all. But what happened on one hiking trip stunned everyone, and left police thinking there was just one explanation. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 29, 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
Tom Richardson is convicted of murdering his wife Juanita after her mysterious death during a vacation, despite his claims of innocence.
Key points
- The Richardson's Perfect Marriage?. What seemed like a perfect marriage had hidden tensions and secrets.
- The Night Before Tragedy. Tom's last call to Kelly before Juanita's death raises eyebrows.
- The Verdict. After a lengthy trial, the jury finds Tom guilty of murder.
Episode highlights
- The Richardson's Perfect Marriage?What seemed like a perfect marriage had hidden tensions and secrets.“The Richardson's perfect marriage wasn't so perfect.”6:31Jun 22, 2022
- The Night Before TragedyTom's last call to Kelly before Juanita's death raises eyebrows.“Tom called Kelly from Pictured Rocks on his cell phone the night before Juanita's death.”9:19Jun 22, 2022
- The VerdictAfter a lengthy trial, the jury finds Tom guilty of murder.“We, the jury, find the defendant Thomas David Richardson guilty of murder in the first degree.”17:56Jun 22, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
