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The Suspicious Fire that Destroyed a Law Professor's House
48:28 - 53:34 (05:06)
Two years after a suspicious fire destroyed a law professor's house, John Orr was accused of starting the fire which was motivated by his desire to kill his wife, a fellow law professor. The article covers the trial that took place in May 2013 and the events that led to it.
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Brett Seacat's trial started in May 2013, two years after the fire that killed his wife in their family home.
48:28 - 50:22 (01:54)
Brett Seacat
Summary
Brett Seacat's trial started in May 2013, two years after the fire that killed his wife in their family home. Seacat had the option to move the trial to another county, but he chose not to.
ChapterThe Suspicious Fire that Destroyed a Law Professor's House
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The disappearance and death of Vashti Seacat brings to light challenging questions about mental health, abuse, and possible homicide.
50:22 - 53:34 (03:12)
Mental Health
Summary
The disappearance and death of Vashti Seacat brings to light challenging questions about mental health, abuse, and possible homicide. The therapist in this trial testified that she didn't believe Vashti could have taken her own life, despite the perpetrator's claim.