The Other Side of Paradise
- Jun 10, 2025
- 40:47
- Full Episode
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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.
Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’
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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
Tension
85/ 100High tension
