Episode
Burning Suspicion
1:22:35
Published: Thu Oct 08 2020
Description
In this Dateline classic, investigators question what went wrong when a young wife and mother is found dead after a house fire in a small Kansas town. Was it an act of murder? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 11, 2013.
Chapters
A woman unable to sleep watches a crime show on TV in the early morning, as a hint of crescent moon tries to penetrate the darkness outside.
00:00 - 01:54 (01:54)
Summary
A woman unable to sleep watches a crime show on TV in the early morning, as a hint of crescent moon tries to penetrate the darkness outside.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
A police officer from Kingman saved a family from a burning house after a 911 call from the father.
01:54 - 06:53 (04:59)
Summary
A police officer from Kingman saved a family from a burning house after a 911 call from the father. The officer was able to rescue the two young children, but the mother was still trapped in the house.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The investigation of a fatal house fire involved determining the origin and cause of the fire and classifying it as accidental, incendiary or undetermined.
06:55 - 11:52 (04:57)
Summary
The investigation of a fatal house fire involved determining the origin and cause of the fire and classifying it as accidental, incendiary or undetermined. The discovery of a body inside the house with bullet wounds added another layer to the investigation.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
A man rescues his kids from a house fire and is then served with divorce papers.
11:52 - 18:52 (07:00)
Summary
A man rescues his kids from a house fire and is then served with divorce papers.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Vashti Seacat was a mother of two going through divorce, dealing with depression and workplace stress.
18:52 - 25:11 (06:19)
Summary
Vashti Seacat was a mother of two going through divorce, dealing with depression and workplace stress. She was found dead in her house after a fire, which eventually led to her husband's murder conviction.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The death of two brothers in a house fire led to a murder investigation until the truth was revealed about their mother's role in the incident.
25:11 - 28:30 (03:19)
Summary
The death of two brothers in a house fire led to a murder investigation until the truth was revealed about their mother's role in the incident. The mother was believed to have committed suicide, but also started the fire that killed her sons.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The conversation discusses a person's well-being and the aftermath of a heroic act.
28:30 - 35:39 (07:09)
Summary
The conversation discusses a person's well-being and the aftermath of a heroic act. The person is reportedly excited about their job, losing weight, and starting new friendships, but also had concerns about someone described as a grandiose narcissist.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Investigators look into the possibility of whether Vashti Seacat's death was a homicide rather than a suicide after finding evidence that her husband Brett Seacat may have attempted to destroy evidence.
35:39 - 40:45 (05:06)
Summary
Investigators look into the possibility of whether Vashti Seacat's death was a homicide rather than a suicide after finding evidence that her husband Brett Seacat may have attempted to destroy evidence.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Brett Seacat, the husband of Vashti Seacat who was found dead in her house in Kansas, faces allegations of suspicion about the death of his wife as evidence suggests that the couple had marital issues and Brett spent time destroying hard drives and cell phones.
40:45 - 45:13 (04:28)
Summary
Brett Seacat, the husband of Vashti Seacat who was found dead in her house in Kansas, faces allegations of suspicion about the death of his wife as evidence suggests that the couple had marital issues and Brett spent time destroying hard drives and cell phones.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Brett Seacat is held in jail awaiting the jury's decision about what really happened in the Seacat home in Kansas in 2011, where his wife was found dead, as allegations arise that Brett may have murdered her.
45:13 - 48:28 (03:15)
Summary
Brett Seacat is held in jail awaiting the jury's decision about what really happened in the Seacat home in Kansas in 2011, where his wife was found dead, as allegations arise that Brett may have murdered her.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
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.
48:28 - 53:34 (05:06)
Summary
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.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
A recap of the evidence presented in the trial of Brett Seacat, a former Kansas law enforcement officer who was convicted of murdering his wife Vashti Seacat and setting their house on fire to cover up the crime.
53:34 - 56:52 (03:18)
Summary
A recap of the evidence presented in the trial of Brett Seacat, a former Kansas law enforcement officer who was convicted of murdering his wife Vashti Seacat and setting their house on fire to cover up the crime.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The death of Vashti Seacat is analyzed in this podcast episode, along with the legal proceedings that followed.
56:52 - 1:02:39 (05:47)
Summary
The death of Vashti Seacat is analyzed in this podcast episode, along with the legal proceedings that followed. The defense team argues that a threatening email from Vashti's husband, Brett Seacat, and his plans to take their children were the final triggers that led to her tragic demise.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The defense presents counterarguments against the state's evidence in a court case involving arson and murder.
1:02:39 - 1:06:31 (03:52)
Summary
The defense presents counterarguments against the state's evidence in a court case involving arson and murder.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
Brett Seacat testifies in the murder trial of his wife Vashti, revealing threats of sharing private photos and multiple affairs.
1:06:31 - 1:12:18 (05:47)
Summary
Brett Seacat testifies in the murder trial of his wife Vashti, revealing threats of sharing private photos and multiple affairs.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker discusses the conflicting emotions involved in knowing someone is innocent, but having to help convict them to further a career in law enforcement, as well as the burden that comes with wrongful convictions.
1:12:18 - 1:19:31 (07:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the conflicting emotions involved in knowing someone is innocent, but having to help convict them to further a career in law enforcement, as well as the burden that comes with wrongful convictions.
EpisodeBurning Suspicion
PodcastDateline NBC
The aftermath of a murder conviction can affect multiple lives, including the children left behind and the reputation of the victim.
1:19:31 - 1:22:28 (02:57)
Summary
The aftermath of a murder conviction can affect multiple lives, including the children left behind and the reputation of the victim. The speaker reflects on the consequences of the conviction and the impact it has had on those involved.