Twisted
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1:23:15
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, an Iowa mother, home alone with her three children, is attacked. The confrontation turns fatal. But is the truth more twisted than anyone could imagine? Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 1, 2012.</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
Tracy Roberts shot Dustin Weedy during a home invasion, leading to a complex murder trial and questions about her motives.
Key points
- The Home Invasion. A mother fights back against intruders in a desperate act of self-defense.
- A Shocking Revelation. The identity of the attacker shocks the community and leaves many questions unanswered.
- A Town on Edge. Residents of Early Iowa live in fear after the violent home invasion.
- Custody Battle Tensions. The custody battle over Bert intensifies as allegations of abuse surface against Dr. Pittman.
- Doubts About Michael. Tracy begins to suspect her second husband, Michael, might be involved in the home invasion.
- Mona's Grief. Mona Weedy struggles with the loss of her son and questions Tracy's story.
Episode highlights
- The Home InvasionA mother fights back against intruders in a desperate act of self-defense.“She fired it. He's on the floor.”0:31Jun 30, 2020
- A Shocking RevelationThe identity of the attacker shocks the community and leaves many questions unanswered.“Tracy told us she couldn't believe it when police told her it had been her friend's son.”10:09Jun 30, 2020
- A Town on EdgeResidents of Early Iowa live in fear after the violent home invasion.“Living in early, most of us don't lock our doors.”16:22Jun 30, 2020
- Custody Battle TensionsThe custody battle over Bert intensifies as allegations of abuse surface against Dr. Pittman.“Had the boy been sexually abused by his own father?”24:34Jun 30, 2020
- Doubts About MichaelTracy begins to suspect her second husband, Michael, might be involved in the home invasion.“I wish I knew.”37:36Jun 30, 2020
- Mona's GriefMona Weedy struggles with the loss of her son and questions Tracy's story.“She killed him.”42:49Jun 30, 2020
- Tracy's Gun IncidentTracy fired a gun in a fit of rage, leading to police involvement.“Tracy admitted firing the gun, told police she'd been contemplating suicide.”46:06Jun 30, 2020
- The Pink Journal RevelationA mysterious journal suggests a murder-for-hire plot involving Tracy's ex-husband.“The heart of the Pink Journal, its core story, outlined a strange plot.”55:33Jun 30, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
