Chapter
The Death of Vashti Seacat
56:52 - 1:02:39 (05:47)
The death of Vashti Seacat is analyzed in this podcast episode, along with the legal proceedings that followed. The defense team argues that a threatening email from Vashti's husband, Brett Seacat, and his plans to take their children were the final triggers that led to her tragic demise.
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The defense attorneys argue that the trigger that led Vashti Seacat to commit suicide and caused Brett Seacat to be accused of murder was the threat of losing custody of their children.
56:52 - 1:00:26 (03:34)
Brett Seacat
Summary
The defense attorneys argue that the trigger that led Vashti Seacat to commit suicide and caused Brett Seacat to be accused of murder was the threat of losing custody of their children.
ChapterThe Death of Vashti Seacat
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Attorney Wachtel cross-examined Brett's coworker, looking for evidence that Brett committed forgery and planned Vashti's death.
1:00:26 - 1:02:39 (02:13)
Vashti Seacat murder trial
Summary
Attorney Wachtel cross-examined Brett's coworker, looking for evidence that Brett committed forgery and planned Vashti's death. The defense argued that suicide is still possible even when making future plans.