Andrew and Rob Kissel shared more than blood. They each had the trappings of success; nice homes; wealth; luxury lifestyles. Who would want to kill either man, let alone both of them? Dennis Murphy reports on the lives and strange deaths of two brothers in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 22, 2011.
Two brothers, living separate lives, were both murdered in eerily similar ways almost three years and 8,000 miles apart, leaving behind questions of motive and suspects. One had marriage troubles, while the other had money problems, but the courtroom was shocked by the unexpected revelation of the killer's identity.
A comparison between two brothers' lives - Rob and Andrew - who were killed at different times and by different people. It talks about their personalities, approach to life, and social skills.
Nancy Kissel was convicted of murdering her husband in Hong Kong in 2003. This episode explores the events leading up to the killing and the subsequent trial.
The Kissel family moves to Hong Kong, where husband Rob earns millions but works tirelessly, and their initial excitement for the luxurious lifestyle seemingly takes a turn.
The podcast discusses the murder of Robert Kissel, a successful investment banker living in New York, and the suspicions surrounding his wife as the prime suspect.
Nancy Kissel murdered her husband Robert Kissel by poisoning his milkshake, after researching drugs on the internet to do so, out of fear of him asking for a divorce.
Andrew Kissel, the guardian of his late brother's three children, was found murdered in his Connecticut mansion just a few years after his younger brother Rob was also killed. The case remains unsolved, with suspicion falling on various family members and acquaintances.
After pleading guilty to manslaughter, the defendant may be able to walk away with time served, leaving supporters and family members stunned.
The Kissel case leaves us with more questions than answers - how could two brothers, so different, end up in such grisly fashion? The pursuit of money may be the root of all evil, but maybe good luck seldom comes in pairs and bad things never walk alone.