The Sting
- Sep 18, 2021
- 40:52
- Full Episode
Newlywed Dalia Dippolito returns home from the gym to the awful news that her husband has been killed. In a case where almost nothing is as it seems, investigators want to know: Was Dalia diabolical or an unwitting pawn in a hoax gone wrong? Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.
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Brief Summary
Dahlia DiPolito hired a hitman to kill her husband, leading to a dramatic police sting and multiple trials.
Key points
- The Sting. Dahlia DiPolito's plot to murder her husband unfolds in a shocking sting operation.
- A Shocking Revelation. Dahlia learns her husband is alive during a police interrogation.
- The Illusion of Love. Michael reveals the truth about his relationship with Dahlia.
- Dahlia's Arrest. Dahlia is charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder after a police sting operation.
- Trial Verdict. After a lengthy trial, Dahlia is found guilty of solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
- Sentencing. Dahlia is sentenced to 16 years in prison after a victim impact statement from Mike DiPolito.
Episode highlights
- The StingDahlia DiPolito's plot to murder her husband unfolds in a shocking sting operation.“Dahlia had walked into a sting.”0:39Sep 18, 2021
- A Shocking RevelationDahlia learns her husband is alive during a police interrogation.“Oh my God. She's alive.”17:40Sep 18, 2021
- The Illusion of LoveMichael reveals the truth about his relationship with Dahlia.“She's actually an escort. That's how I met her.”20:55Sep 18, 2021
- Dahlia's ArrestDahlia is charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder after a police sting operation.“Well, boy, hey, it's me.”24:21Sep 18, 2021
- Trial VerdictAfter a lengthy trial, Dahlia is found guilty of solicitation to commit first-degree murder.“We find the defendant guilty of solicitation to commit first-degree murder.”39:50Sep 18, 2021
- SentencingDahlia is sentenced to 16 years in prison after a victim impact statement from Mike DiPolito.“The girl tried killing me probably three or four times.”40:04Sep 18, 2021






