Chapter

Tragic Fall Off a Cliff
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01:29 - 07:17 (05:47)

A man calls for help after his wife falls off a cliff, but it quickly becomes clear that there is no hope for her survival. Despite this, the man continues to hope for his wife's survival, showcasing the power of denial.

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When a stranger ran towards Hess' house during lunch claiming his wife had fallen off the cliff, he rushed to help.
01:29 - 02:14 (00:45)
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Emergency Response
Summary

When a stranger ran towards Hess' house during lunch claiming his wife had fallen off the cliff, he rushed to help. Alaska State Trooper, Larry Coons, responded to the emergency call and found the stranger, J. Darling, very despondent after his wife's fall.

Chapter
Tragic Fall Off a Cliff
Episode
Cliffhanger
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Coons and his partner investigate the mysterious death of Wanda Jean, who fell a thousand feet down a cliff face during a belated honeymoon with her husband.
02:14 - 03:40 (01:26)
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mystery
Summary

Coons and his partner investigate the mysterious death of Wanda Jean, who fell a thousand feet down a cliff face during a belated honeymoon with her husband. Despite overwhelming evidence of her death, the husband seems to believe there is hope for her survival.

Chapter
Tragic Fall Off a Cliff
Episode
Cliffhanger
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The story revolves around Wanda and her husband, who always took the same route to visit her mother, but one day took a detour and ended up missing, leading to the police finding Wanda's body.
03:40 - 05:46 (02:05)
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True Crime
Summary

The story revolves around Wanda and her husband, who always took the same route to visit her mother, but one day took a detour and ended up missing, leading to the police finding Wanda's body. The investigation reveals a shocking plan by her husband to murder her for financial gain.

Chapter
Tragic Fall Off a Cliff
Episode
Cliffhanger
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Wanda grew up poor in Alabama and was known for helping others reach the swing when it was too high, but a bad fall left her with a fear of falling.
05:46 - 07:17 (01:31)
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Alabama
Summary

Wanda grew up poor in Alabama and was known for helping others reach the swing when it was too high, but a bad fall left her with a fear of falling.

Chapter
Tragic Fall Off a Cliff
Episode
Cliffhanger
Podcast
Dateline NBC