Chapter
The Murder of Marta Rodriguez
1:16:11 - 1:21:05 (04:54)
A man named Jose Rodriguez was found guilty of the murder of his wife, Marta, but he tried to convince the court that she died of a drug overdose while he was out getting gas. The podcast explores this disturbing case and the impact it has had on those involved.
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A man shares his personal story of growing up without a mother after she left for drug dealers and how it affected him later in life as a father himself.
1:16:11 - 1:17:50 (01:39)
Summary
A man shares his personal story of growing up without a mother after she left for drug dealers and how it affected him later in life as a father himself.
ChapterThe Murder of Marta Rodriguez
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
Jose attempted to convince the court that Marta died of a drug overdose, while he was out getting gas.
1:17:51 - 1:19:55 (02:04)
Summary
Jose attempted to convince the court that Marta died of a drug overdose, while he was out getting gas. He then calls his drug dealer and a friend to help dispose of Marta's body, raising further suspicion.
ChapterThe Murder of Marta Rodriguez
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
The killer, Jose, aged 55, was sentenced to 40 years on top of the 12 years he was already serving for murdering Pam Butler.
1:19:55 - 1:21:05 (01:10)
Summary
The killer, Jose, aged 55, was sentenced to 40 years on top of the 12 years he was already serving for murdering Pam Butler. Justice was finally served, but victims still have to pick up the pieces of their lives.