Written in Blood
- Aug 27, 2020
- 42:08
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Karen Pannell, a one-time model and flight attendant, is found murdered in her kitchen. On the wall next to her body is a message written in her own blood: the letters R O C. What does it mean? Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 17, 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
Karen Pinnell's murder leads detectives to uncover her boyfriend Tim's dark past and ultimately convict him of the crime.
Key points
- The Investigation Begins. Detectives start piecing together the events leading to Karen's tragic death.
- The Tragic Loss of Karen Pinnell. Karen Pinnell, a former model and flight attendant, is found murdered in her home.
- A Mystery Scrawled in Blood. Three cryptic letters found at the crime scene lead to a shocking revelation.
- The Turning Point. Detectives confirm that Karen could not have written the letters in blood, clearing the ex-boyfriend.
- Tim's Alibi Falls Apart. Fingerprint evidence links Tim to the crime scene, contradicting his timeline.
- The Jury's Decision. After four hours of deliberation, the jury finds Tim guilty of first-degree murder.
Episode highlights
- The Investigation BeginsDetectives start piecing together the events leading to Karen's tragic death.“The clues pointed so many different directions that it was a total mystery.”0:24Aug 27, 2020
- The Tragic Loss of Karen PinnellKaren Pinnell, a former model and flight attendant, is found murdered in her home.“I can't believe what people do to each other.”0:50Aug 27, 2020
- A Mystery Scrawled in BloodThree cryptic letters found at the crime scene lead to a shocking revelation.“What does that mean? Is that a word? Is that a person?”7:18Aug 27, 2020
- The Turning PointDetectives confirm that Karen could not have written the letters in blood, clearing the ex-boyfriend.“The evidence was overwhelming.”24:39Aug 27, 2020
- Tim's Alibi Falls ApartFingerprint evidence links Tim to the crime scene, contradicting his timeline.“It blew a hole in his minute-by-minute account.”30:42Aug 27, 2020
- The Jury's DecisionAfter four hours of deliberation, the jury finds Tim guilty of first-degree murder.“It took the jury just four hours to find Tim Permenter guilty.”39:40Aug 27, 2020
- Tim's DenialTim maintains his innocence even after being convicted and sentenced to life in prison.“I did not kill Karen.”40:06Aug 27, 2020
- Remembering KarenKaren's brother reflects on her life and wishes to remember her positively.“I want to remember Karen as a brilliant, beautiful young woman she was.”41:38Aug 27, 2020
Tension
75/ 100High tension
