Forensic Files

The Mystery on Albion Road

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 25, 2021
  • 41:31
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, investigators try to piece together events that led to a woman being found on the side of a road covered in blood and severely brain damaged. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 25, 2011.</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

Kristen Grindley was found injured on Albion Road, leading to an investigation into her boyfriend Richard Pasma's possible involvement.

Key points

  • A Mysterious Accident. Kristen Grindley is found unconscious and injured in the road, sparking a desperate search for answers.
  • The Boyfriend's Alibi. Richard Pasma, Kristen's boyfriend, claims he was searching for her after she went missing.
  • Kristen's Recovery. Kristen begins to regain consciousness and her family hopes for her memory to return.
  • A Dramatically Different Theory. A new theory emerges about Kristen's injuries, shifting blame back to her.
  • Richard Charged. After months of investigation, Richard Pasma is charged with a felony.
  • The Alford Plea. Richard Pasma enters an Alford plea, avoiding admission of guilt while acknowledging evidence.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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