The Mystery of the Lost Weekend
- Jul 27, 2022
- 39:54
- Full Episode
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<p>After Vincent Brothers’ wife, children and mother-in-law are murdered on a weekend when he was out of town, his Bakersfield, California community is shocked to learn he is a suspect. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on July 24, 2009.</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
Vincent Brothers, a respected vice principal, is convicted of murdering his wife and children in a shocking case of domestic violence.
Key points
- Vincent Brothers: The Beloved Educator. Vincent Brothers was a respected vice principal known for his dedication to students.
- A Family's Tragic End. The Brothers family was brutally murdered, leaving the community in shock.
- The Investigation Begins. Vincent becomes a suspect in the murder of his family, raising questions about his character.
- The Shocking Accusation. Vincent is charged with the murder of his wife and children, shocking the community.
- The Alibi in Question. Vincent's alibi is scrutinized as evidence mounts against him.
- The Alibi Question. Melvin's changing story raises doubts about Vincent's alibi during the trial.
Episode highlights
- Vincent Brothers: The Beloved EducatorVincent Brothers was a respected vice principal known for his dedication to students.“He was known as the caring vice principal, the guy that really wanted to make sure his kids succeeded.”3:44Jul 27, 2022
- A Family's Tragic EndThe Brothers family was brutally murdered, leaving the community in shock.“A massacre, a whole family murdered in cold blood.”8:08Jul 27, 2022
- The Investigation BeginsVincent becomes a suspect in the murder of his family, raising questions about his character.“He was now famous for the worst of reasons, and the town was nervous.”9:38Jul 27, 2022
- The Shocking AccusationVincent is charged with the murder of his wife and children, shocking the community.“Your true name is Vincent Edward Brothers? Yes, sir.”13:36Jul 27, 2022
- The Alibi in QuestionVincent's alibi is scrutinized as evidence mounts against him.“The prosecution then offered a truly creative piece of investigation.”22:58Jul 27, 2022
- The Alibi QuestionMelvin's changing story raises doubts about Vincent's alibi during the trial.“His story kept changing.”25:24Jul 27, 2022
- The Defense's ArgumentThe defense claims it was physically impossible for Vincent to commit the crime.“It was physically impossible for him to have committed these crimes.”27:43Jul 27, 2022
- The Jury's VerdictAfter a lengthy trial, the jury finds Vincent guilty of multiple murders.“Truly, decided the jury, this man was evil.”37:40Jul 27, 2022
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Tension
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