The Other Side of Paradise
- Jun 10, 2025
- 40:54
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison follows a cold case for nearly 10 years, as a father in Hawaii fights to bring his daughter’s killer to justice despite one setback after another.</p><p> </p><p>Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ </p><p> </p><p>Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4jKDuap</p><p> </p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tyS19Ys4QzXyW4suOE9Sh?si=12808bb3234349d0</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
Larry Mendonca fights for justice after his daughter Sandra's murder, leading to the arrest of her husband Darren Gallus after years of investigation.
Key points
- The Murder of Sandra. Sandra's tragic murder shocked a small community, revealing dark secrets and deep grief.
- A Father's Quest for Justice. Larry Mendonca's relentless pursuit of justice for his daughter spans over a decade.
- New Evidence Emerges. Breakthrough DNA evidence reignites hope in the cold case of Sandra's murder.
- Darren Indicted for Murder. In October 2012, the grand jury indicted Darren for Sandra's murder, marking a pivotal moment in the case.
- Trial Delays and Political Battles. Larry's quest for justice faced new hurdles as a political battle delayed Darren's trial.
- Final Sentencing. After 12 years, the judge sentenced Darren to 10 years for assault, concluding the family's long fight for justice.
Episode highlights
- The Murder of SandraSandra's tragic murder shocked a small community, revealing dark secrets and deep grief.“Just a darling girl with two darling children.”0:28Jun 10, 2025
- A Father's Quest for JusticeLarry Mendonca's relentless pursuit of justice for his daughter spans over a decade.“I have to have justice for my daughter.”1:13Jun 10, 2025
- New Evidence EmergesBreakthrough DNA evidence reignites hope in the cold case of Sandra's murder.“We got him.”20:13Jun 10, 2025
- Darren Indicted for MurderIn October 2012, the grand jury indicted Darren for Sandra's murder, marking a pivotal moment in the case.27:15Jun 10, 2025
- Trial Delays and Political BattlesLarry's quest for justice faced new hurdles as a political battle delayed Darren's trial.29:01Jun 10, 2025
- Final SentencingAfter 12 years, the judge sentenced Darren to 10 years for assault, concluding the family's long fight for justice.39:43Jun 10, 2025
