The Trouble on the Hill
- Jan 12, 2022
- 39:41
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a feud between neighbors turns a quiet canyon road into a deadly battleground. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2009.
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Brief Summary
A neighborly feud escalates into a tragic double murder in Carmel Valley, California.
Key points
- The Ideal Neighbors. Three neighbors in Carmel Valley seem perfect until tensions rise over property disputes.
- The Feud Escalates. What began as a property dispute spirals into a dangerous confrontation.
- Tragic Climax. A confrontation leads to gunshots, resulting in a tragic outcome for the Grimes family.
- Tragic News Delivered. Tom Grimes receives devastating news about his parents' deaths.
- The Trial Begins. John Kenny goes on trial for the murder of his neighbors.
- Kenny's Self-Defense Claim. Kenny claims he acted in self-defense during the altercation.
Episode highlights
- The Ideal NeighborsThree neighbors in Carmel Valley seem perfect until tensions rise over property disputes.“Who could imagine what these three neighbors were capable of?”0:44Jan 12, 2022
- The Feud EscalatesWhat began as a property dispute spirals into a dangerous confrontation.“The Cold War was now hot.”13:28Jan 12, 2022
- Tragic ClimaxA confrontation leads to gunshots, resulting in a tragic outcome for the Grimes family.“Mel was dead, and he was lying on the ground there.”24:33Jan 12, 2022
- Tragic News DeliveredTom Grimes receives devastating news about his parents' deaths.“I really have some bad news for you.”25:17Jan 12, 2022
- The Trial BeginsJohn Kenny goes on trial for the murder of his neighbors.“We are on the record in the case of People v. Kenny.”27:20Jan 12, 2022
- Kenny's Self-Defense ClaimKenny claims he acted in self-defense during the altercation.“It was at that moment I realized they have entrapped me.”29:20Jan 12, 2022
- The 911 Tape PlayedThe jury hears the harrowing 911 call made by Elizabeth Grimes.“The whole incident... was recorded through her telephone.”32:59Jan 12, 2022
- Verdict DeliveredThe jury finds John Kenny guilty of murder.“We, the jury, find the defendant, John Franklin Kenny, guilty.”36:02Jan 12, 2022
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