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Episode

A Crack in Everything
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40:35
Published: Fri Oct 11 2019
Description

In this Dateline classic, when a woman is found dead in her home, it's ruled a suicide. But when a new investigation begins, police question if this is a murder case. Will the truth be revealed? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 30, 2018.

Chapters
A family's belief that their daughter's death was murder, not suicide, leads them on a hunt for answers and justice.
00:00 - 00:49 (00:49)
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Crime
Summary

A family's belief that their daughter's death was murder, not suicide, leads them on a hunt for answers and justice.

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A Crack in Everything
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The speaker shares about their childhood memories with a parent who would often become loud and aggressive when drinking, despite their family's financial stability.
00:57 - 04:59 (04:02)
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Parenting
Summary

The speaker shares about their childhood memories with a parent who would often become loud and aggressive when drinking, despite their family's financial stability. However, the speaker also mentions positive memories of this parent being happy and fun-loving, like when they would have big movie nights on their projector screen.

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A Crack in Everything
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Brad alleges an argument with Lisa followed by discovering her body, while Dale waits for forensic evidence to assess the situation's credibility— all while Lisa's family is in the dark regarding the incident's details.
04:59 - 13:39 (08:40)
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Crime
Summary

Brad alleges an argument with Lisa followed by discovering her body, while Dale waits for forensic evidence to assess the situation's credibility— all while Lisa's family is in the dark regarding the incident's details.

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A Crack in Everything
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A man is questioned by a detective regarding the murder of Lisa Jennings, but denies having any knowledge of it or of his wife having an affair.
13:39 - 18:41 (05:02)
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Murder Investigation
Summary

A man is questioned by a detective regarding the murder of Lisa Jennings, but denies having any knowledge of it or of his wife having an affair.

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A Crack in Everything
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Investigator Nash presented his expert opinion that Brad fired the fatal shot based on the evidence found at the crime scene.
18:41 - 27:03 (08:22)
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Investigation
Summary

Investigator Nash presented his expert opinion that Brad fired the fatal shot based on the evidence found at the crime scene. The defense argued that the investigation was flawed due to its long duration.

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A Crack in Everything
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Dateline NBC
In this podcast episode, the host interviews a crime analyst who worked on the Jennings case, discussing evidence gathering techniques and their role in determining the guilt or innocence of the suspect.
27:03 - 32:22 (05:18)
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Crime Analysis
Summary

In this podcast episode, the host interviews a crime analyst who worked on the Jennings case, discussing evidence gathering techniques and their role in determining the guilt or innocence of the suspect.

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A Crack in Everything
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Dateline NBC
The episode explores the case of Brad Jennings, who was convicted of murdering his wife Lisa Jennings despite questionable evidence, and discusses the effort to exonerate him through a habeas petition.
32:22 - 38:46 (06:24)
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Criminal Justice
Summary

The episode explores the case of Brad Jennings, who was convicted of murdering his wife Lisa Jennings despite questionable evidence, and discusses the effort to exonerate him through a habeas petition.

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A Crack in Everything
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Dateline NBC
The speaker reflects on the suicide of someone close to him and learns years later about the affair she had that could have contributed to her decision.
38:46 - 40:29 (01:43)
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Mental Health
Summary

The speaker reflects on the suicide of someone close to him and learns years later about the affair she had that could have contributed to her decision.

Episode
A Crack in Everything
Podcast
Dateline NBC