The Mystery of the Murdered Major
- Jul 7, 2021
- 41:19
- Full Episode
Synchronizing the audio with the ad breaks and transcriptThis takes a brief moment, please wait.
Army Major David Shannon is executed while asleep in bed. His wife Joan escapes unscathed but doesn’t see the shooter. The crime scene offers few leads until detectives make a bizarre discovery. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 12, 2011
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brief Summary
Major David Shannon was murdered, revealing shocking family secrets and leading to the arrest of his wife and daughter.
Key points
- A War of Wills. Elizabeth's struggle for independence against David's control leads to shocking consequences.
- The Shocking Confession. Elizabeth confesses to the murder, implicating her mother in a twisted plot.
- A Mother's Love or Manipulation?. Joan's maternal affection is questioned as a motive for Elizabeth's actions.
- The Verdict. Joan is found guilty of orchestrating the murder, shattering her family's world.
- A Complicated Relationship. Joan and Elizabeth's strained relationship continues even after their separation in prison.
Episode highlights
- A War of WillsElizabeth's struggle for independence against David's control leads to shocking consequences.“You cannot control me no matter what you do.”26:11Jul 7, 2021
- The Shocking ConfessionElizabeth confesses to the murder, implicating her mother in a twisted plot.“She insisted her mom had wanted David dead for months.”33:20Jul 7, 2021
- A Mother's Love or Manipulation?Joan's maternal affection is questioned as a motive for Elizabeth's actions.“It sounds crazy at first, but when somebody's in your ear...”34:42Jul 7, 2021
- The VerdictJoan is found guilty of orchestrating the murder, shattering her family's world.“My heart dropped. You go numb.”38:44Jul 7, 2021
- A Complicated RelationshipJoan and Elizabeth's strained relationship continues even after their separation in prison.“I still love you, Elizabeth.”39:51Jul 7, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
