The Valentine's Day Mystery
- Feb 9, 2022
- 41:34
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a prominent doctor’s wife is murdered on Valentine’s day. Investigators had plenty of theories to work with, but the suspect they brought into custody shocked everyone. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 26, 2010.</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
Dr. John Hamilton was convicted of murdering his wife Susan on Valentine's Day 2001 amid marital strife and troubling evidence.
Key points
- Valentine's Day Tragedy. On Valentine's Day 2001, John Hamilton found his wife Susan dead in their home.
- The Shocking Murder Charge. Everyone was shocked when John Hamilton was charged with his wife's murder.
- A Love Story Turned Deadly. The prosecutor argued that the motive behind Susan's murder was love lost.
- The Evidence of Overkill. Investigators noted the brutal nature of Susan's murder, indicating a crime of rage.
- The Trial of Dr. John Hamilton. Dr. John Hamilton faced trial for the murder of his wife, with supporters rallying behind him.
- The Blood Evidence. The prosecution presents damning blood evidence linking Dr. Hamilton to the crime scene.
Episode highlights
- The Shocking Murder ChargeEveryone was shocked when John Hamilton was charged with his wife's murder.“So imagine everyone's shock when they charged him with murder.”0:21Feb 9, 2022
- A Love Story Turned DeadlyThe prosecutor argued that the motive behind Susan's murder was love lost.“The motive was love lost.”0:48Feb 9, 2022
- The Evidence of OverkillInvestigators noted the brutal nature of Susan's murder, indicating a crime of rage.“Investigators have a word for rage crimes. Overkill.”12:19Feb 9, 2022
- The Trial of Dr. John HamiltonDr. John Hamilton faced trial for the murder of his wife, with supporters rallying behind him.“I have never, ever, one second, not one moment in time have I ever thought he was guilty.”18:31Feb 9, 2022
- The Blood EvidenceThe prosecution presents damning blood evidence linking Dr. Hamilton to the crime scene.“The doctor's shirt may have taken a kind of photograph in blood.”24:44Feb 9, 2022
- The Shocking TestimonyA defense expert unexpectedly implicates Dr. Hamilton during cross-examination.“His own expert is saying he's guilty.”37:36Feb 9, 2022
- The VerdictAfter a tense trial, the jury finds Dr. Hamilton guilty of murder.“Defendant is guilty.”38:11Feb 9, 2022
Tension
75/ 100High tension
