The Room Downstairs
- Dec 3, 2024
- 40:52
- Full Episode
<p>Andrea Canning reports on the latest twists and turns in the case in which firefighters discovered a New Jersey man dead in a house fire, but an autopsy revealed he had been shot to death.</p><p>Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4irpumh">https://apple.co/4irpumh</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f5ih5mp9jGwNUBO1AAouT">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f5ih5mp9jGwNUBO1AAouT</a></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
Rob Cantor was murdered, leading to Tony Tung's arrest and trial for the crime.
Key points
- A Diabolical Murder Plot. The police suspect a murder plot against Rob Cantor, raising questions about his death.
- A Shocking Discovery. Investigators uncover that Rob was shot before the fire consumed his body.
- The Complicated Love Triangle. Rob's relationship with Sophie raises suspicions as detectives investigate his murder.
- The Alibi That Couldn't Hold. Tony Tung's alibi for the night of the murder raises red flags for investigators.
- The Trial Begins. Tony Tung stands trial for the murder of Rob Cantor, facing uphill challenges for conviction.
- Tony Tung's Trial Begins. In October 2015, Tony Tung stood trial for the murder of Rob Cantor, with no murder weapon found.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryInvestigators uncover that Rob was shot before the fire consumed his body.“Only it wasn't the fire that killed him.”6:55Dec 3, 2024
- The Complicated Love TriangleRob's relationship with Sophie raises suspicions as detectives investigate his murder.“Rob and Sophie were involved in this relationship.”12:56Dec 3, 2024
- The Alibi That Couldn't HoldTony Tung's alibi for the night of the murder raises red flags for investigators.“It was an alibi that couldn't be corroborated.”16:52Dec 3, 2024
- The Trial BeginsTony Tung stands trial for the murder of Rob Cantor, facing uphill challenges for conviction.“In October 2015, Tony Tung stood trial.”24:48Dec 3, 2024
- Tony Tung's Trial BeginsIn October 2015, Tony Tung stood trial for the murder of Rob Cantor, with no murder weapon found.“He didn't look remorseful.”24:55Dec 3, 2024
- Sophie Takes the StandSophie, the woman at the center of the case, reveals her relationship with Rob and Tony's reaction.“He wanted to know where we had slept together.”30:19Dec 3, 2024
- Verdict DeliveredAfter days of deliberation, the jury delivers a guilty verdict, sentencing Tony to life in prison.“Your verdict is? Guilty.”36:30Dec 3, 2024
- Appeals Court ReversalThree years later, an appeals court overturns Tony's conviction due to prejudiced testimony.“That was horrific.”37:24Dec 3, 2024
