The Strange Death of Professor Shockley | Full Episode
- Jun 19, 2023
- 41:49
- Full Episode
A respected professor dies in a hot tub. Two friends are at the scene. Only one survives to tell the tale. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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Brief Summary
Marianne Shockley drowned in a hot tub; her boyfriend Marcus was charged with murder but found not guilty after a controversial trial.
Key points
- Marianne's Tragic Death. Marianne Shockley was found unresponsive in a hot tub, raising suspicions of foul play.
- Marcus's Drug History. Marcus had a history of drug use and violence, raising questions about his involvement.
- Penny's Investigation. Podcaster Penny Dearman investigates Marianne's death, seeking the truth behind the tragedy.
- Clark's Suicide. Clark Heindel, a key figure in the case, committed suicide shortly after Marianne's death.
- Choking Fetish Revealed. An ex-girlfriend of Marcus reveals a disturbing choking fetish that raises alarms.
- Marianne's Death Ruled Homicide. The medical examiner concluded Marianne died from asphyxia due to strangulation, classifying it as homicide.
Episode highlights
- Marianne's Tragic DeathMarianne Shockley was found unresponsive in a hot tub, raising suspicions of foul play.“Marianne is not stupid; she would not drown in a hot tub.”3:07Jun 19, 2023
- Marcus's Drug HistoryMarcus had a history of drug use and violence, raising questions about his involvement.“He's angry and he's violent.”3:20Jun 19, 2023
- Penny's InvestigationPodcaster Penny Dearman investigates Marianne's death, seeking the truth behind the tragedy.“I need to know what happened to her.”5:55Jun 19, 2023
- Clark's SuicideClark Heindel, a key figure in the case, committed suicide shortly after Marianne's death.“You're kidding!”21:06Jun 19, 2023
- Choking Fetish RevealedAn ex-girlfriend of Marcus reveals a disturbing choking fetish that raises alarms.“I would say at least 30 times choking was involved.”26:06Jun 19, 2023
- Marianne's Death Ruled HomicideThe medical examiner concluded Marianne died from asphyxia due to strangulation, classifying it as homicide.“Marianne died as a result of asphyxia due to strangulation.”27:40Jun 19, 2023
- Trial Delayed by COVIDNearly three years passed before Marcus Lillard stood trial for Marianne's murder due to the pandemic.“Largely because of COVID, nearly three years went by before the trial began.”29:39Jun 19, 2023
- Jury's Verdict Shocks EveryoneAfter a brief deliberation, the jury found Marcus not guilty, leaving family and friends in disbelief.“With each one my heart just kind of sucked lower and lower.”38:46Jun 19, 2023






