Episode
Family Affair
41:59
Published: Wed Jan 20 2021
Description
In this Dateline classic, the scion of the family behind the famous Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach, Ben Novack Jr., grew up with the likes of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. But his murder years later in a New York hotel, launches an investigation that would lead to surprising places and turn his stepdaughter’s life upside down. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 12, 2012.
Chapters
A wealthy hotel heir ends up dead, leaving behind a riveting mystery full of suspects and motives, and with new twists and turns revealed along the way.
00:00 - 01:13 (01:13)
Summary
A wealthy hotel heir ends up dead, leaving behind a riveting mystery full of suspects and motives, and with new twists and turns revealed along the way.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
This transcript takes us back to the inception of the Fontainebleau Hotel in South Florida and explores how it became the hottest spot on the East Coast 50 years ago.
01:14 - 05:03 (03:49)
Summary
This transcript takes us back to the inception of the Fontainebleau Hotel in South Florida and explores how it became the hottest spot on the East Coast 50 years ago.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
A woman who grew up without her father connects with him as an adult, shortly before his passing, and reflects on their relationship.
05:04 - 09:01 (03:57)
Summary
A woman who grew up without her father connects with him as an adult, shortly before his passing, and reflects on their relationship.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
The investigation of a murder at a hotel involves rounding up cash and taking statements of the wife and stepdaughter of the murdered man, while the security cameras miss critical evidence.
09:01 - 14:51 (05:50)
Summary
The investigation of a murder at a hotel involves rounding up cash and taking statements of the wife and stepdaughter of the murdered man, while the security cameras miss critical evidence.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
Despite advances in identification technology, old-fashioned robbery remains the primary motive for homicide.
15:02 - 17:54 (02:52)
Summary
Despite advances in identification technology, old-fashioned robbery remains the primary motive for homicide.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
After her husband's murder, Narsi Novak undergoes a 14-hour interrogation where detectives attempt to pin her as the mastermind behind the crime.
17:54 - 20:47 (02:53)
Summary
After her husband's murder, Narsi Novak undergoes a 14-hour interrogation where detectives attempt to pin her as the mastermind behind the crime.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
May's mother had cleaned out safe deposit boxes belonging to Ben and his mother, leading to accusations being exchanged even after Ben's death and burial.
20:47 - 26:08 (05:21)
Summary
May's mother had cleaned out safe deposit boxes belonging to Ben and his mother, leading to accusations being exchanged even after Ben's death and burial. The fine print of Ben's will also suggests that May had her own motives for wanting Ben dead and her mother accused.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
A letter written in Spanish is used by a police officer to solve a murder case involving a brutal killing and an inheritance worth millions of dollars.
26:17 - 29:54 (03:37)
Summary
A letter written in Spanish is used by a police officer to solve a murder case involving a brutal killing and an inheritance worth millions of dollars.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
Narsi's brother intentionally misleads the police by providing the name of an innocent man as the murderer, leading to the death of the falsely accused person.
29:54 - 33:12 (03:17)
Summary
Narsi's brother intentionally misleads the police by providing the name of an innocent man as the murderer, leading to the death of the falsely accused person.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
Details emerge of how Narcy Novack orchestrated the killing of her husband Ben Novack Jr, with the help of a hitman.
33:12 - 38:27 (05:15)
Summary
Details emerge of how Narcy Novack orchestrated the killing of her husband Ben Novack Jr, with the help of a hitman. Convicted of murder, evidence was based on wire transfers, cell phone and credit card records connecting her to the crime.
EpisodeFamily Affair
PodcastDateline NBC
The murder of Bernice Novak resulted in mandatory life sentences for the conspirators.
38:27 - 41:48 (03:20)
Summary
The murder of Bernice Novak resulted in mandatory life sentences for the conspirators. The defense suggested Narsi's daughter May could have been involved to inherit Ben's estate.