Chapter
The Murder of Pam Shelley
55:24 - 1:01:38 (06:14)
The murder of Pam Shelley and the investigation that led to her body is discussed, including the difficulties of prosecuting the case without a body and the eventual conviction of her brother-in-law for her murder.
Clips
A discussion about the complexities of self-defense for victims of domestic violence, particularly in cases where the victim ends up killing their abuser in the act of defending themselves.
55:24 - 56:02 (00:38)
Summary
A discussion about the complexities of self-defense for victims of domestic violence, particularly in cases where the victim ends up killing their abuser in the act of defending themselves.
ChapterThe Murder of Pam Shelley
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
In Part 2 of this episode, the detectives confirm that their suspect, Jose Rodriguez-Cruz, has a history of domestic violence, lending credence to their theory that he killed Pamela Butler.
56:02 - 57:11 (01:09)
Summary
In Part 2 of this episode, the detectives confirm that their suspect, Jose Rodriguez-Cruz, has a history of domestic violence, lending credence to their theory that he killed Pamela Butler. However, they still can't tell Derek Butler, Pamela's brother and previous suspect, that he is innocent until they gather enough evidence to arrest Jose for the murder.
ChapterThe Murder of Pam Shelley
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker shares his personal experience of being wrongfully accused for his sister's murder and living in constant fear of being arrested again, even years after being exonerated.
57:15 - 59:06 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experience of being wrongfully accused for his sister's murder and living in constant fear of being arrested again, even years after being exonerated.
ChapterThe Murder of Pam Shelley
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
Jose was arrested for the murder of Pam Butler, bringing relief to Derek who was cleared of suspicion.
59:07 - 59:55 (00:48)
Summary
Jose was arrested for the murder of Pam Butler, bringing relief to Derek who was cleared of suspicion. Although Jose claimed his innocence, evidence pointed to him as the culprit.
ChapterThe Murder of Pam Shelley
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
After eight years of her disappearance, Jose Rodriguez Cruz finally revealed the whereabouts of Pamela Butler's body and what happened to her before Valentine's day in 2009, in exchange for a plea deal.
59:55 - 1:01:38 (01:43)
Summary
After eight years of her disappearance, Jose Rodriguez Cruz finally revealed the whereabouts of Pamela Butler's body and what happened to her before Valentine's day in 2009, in exchange for a plea deal.