Episode
In a Lonely Place - Update
1:23:06
Published: Tue Dec 10 2019
Description
When California entrepreneur Chris Smith is murdered, his family is shocked. They had believed he had sold his company, broken up with this girlfriend and was traveling the world with a Playboy Playmate. In a December 6, 2019 update, the man convicted of his murder speaks with Keith Morrison.
Chapters
The episode features a haunting new interview regarding a tense jailhouse confrontation and a story about Chris Lake, who was quirky and always eager to help those in need as a teenager.
00:00 - 03:00 (02:59)
Summary
The episode features a haunting new interview regarding a tense jailhouse confrontation and a story about Chris Lake, who was quirky and always eager to help those in need as a teenager.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker went from professional wakeboarding to making 40-75k per month by generating leads for companies that helped people consolidate their debts.
03:00 - 06:54 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker went from professional wakeboarding to making 40-75k per month by generating leads for companies that helped people consolidate their debts. Another person mentioned worked the front desk at a new advertising company started by Chris and Ed.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
Recollections of the personality and character of the late entrepreneur Chris Smith from someone who worked with him in an office setting, including his love for surfing and playful office pranks.
06:54 - 12:48 (05:54)
Summary
Recollections of the personality and character of the late entrepreneur Chris Smith from someone who worked with him in an office setting, including his love for surfing and playful office pranks.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
A man recalls the suspicious behavior of his brother's sudden breakup, business cash out, and uncharacteristic behavior leading up to a three-week tour of South America with a Playboy playmate.
12:49 - 16:19 (03:30)
Summary
A man recalls the suspicious behavior of his brother's sudden breakup, business cash out, and uncharacteristic behavior leading up to a three-week tour of South America with a Playboy playmate.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
Misunderstandings can happen in various forms of communication, leading to confusion and misinterpretation.
16:19 - 21:14 (04:54)
Summary
Misunderstandings can happen in various forms of communication, leading to confusion and misinterpretation. However, it's important to clarify and ask for clarification to avoid further confusion.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The host discusses the disappearance of Chris Smith with his brother, Michael Smith, who shares some of the latest developments in the case including a fake passport.
21:14 - 28:09 (06:55)
Summary
The host discusses the disappearance of Chris Smith with his brother, Michael Smith, who shares some of the latest developments in the case including a fake passport.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
A group of friends planned to party in Vegas, but one of them disappeared with a strange plan.
28:16 - 34:11 (05:54)
Summary
A group of friends planned to party in Vegas, but one of them disappeared with a strange plan. Meanwhile, another friend offers a huge sum of money as part of a deal.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
Private investigators were hired to locate the missing company, 800 Exchange, and recover the missing rent money.
34:11 - 39:31 (05:19)
Summary
Private investigators were hired to locate the missing company, 800 Exchange, and recover the missing rent money. A curious email sent by Chris to his brother Paul provides more clues.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The narrator discovers what looks like blood on the door jamb of Chris's old office and decides to alert the authorities.
39:31 - 42:58 (03:27)
Summary
The narrator discovers what looks like blood on the door jamb of Chris's old office and decides to alert the authorities. However, the police had not yet checked out the office, as Chris was presumed missing.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
A story of a man coping with the loss of his friend and the importance of having open conversations about death and grief.
42:58 - 45:21 (02:23)
Summary
A story of a man coping with the loss of his friend and the importance of having open conversations about death and grief.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, former basketball star Ed O'Bannon joins a new division of a company started by his friend, only for the company to later collapse, leaving O'Bannon in financial ruin and unable to pay his bills.
45:21 - 51:07 (05:46)
Summary
In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, former basketball star Ed O'Bannon joins a new division of a company started by his friend, only for the company to later collapse, leaving O'Bannon in financial ruin and unable to pay his bills. The podcast also delves into the investigation surrounding O'Bannon and his involvement in a lawsuit against the NCAA.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
Ed, the subject of investigation, had a fondness for lavish hotel rooms and attractive women.
51:07 - 56:54 (05:47)
Summary
Ed, the subject of investigation, had a fondness for lavish hotel rooms and attractive women. The investigation uncovered stories from his coworkers, including one instance where they witnessed him gambling and tales of a luxurious trip to Vegas with a 24-hour butler and multiple amenities.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The circumstances surrounding the death of Chris Jenkins are still unclear, with different theories being proposed to explain how he ended up in the Mississippi River.
56:55 - 1:00:11 (03:16)
Summary
The circumstances surrounding the death of Chris Jenkins are still unclear, with different theories being proposed to explain how he ended up in the Mississippi River. However, if investigators could find his body, they might be able to uncover the truth about what happened to him.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The transcript discusses the investigation around the disappearance of Chris Smith, who suspected his business partner of theft.
1:00:11 - 1:04:41 (04:29)
Summary
The transcript discusses the investigation around the disappearance of Chris Smith, who suspected his business partner of theft. Phone records show the partner traveling to remote locations after the disappearance.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The transcript touches on various topics such as embezzlement schemes, old fixers and a kind of mid-air collision.
1:04:41 - 1:10:18 (05:37)
Summary
The transcript touches on various topics such as embezzlement schemes, old fixers and a kind of mid-air collision.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The prosecutor casts doubt on Ed's story in court due to the lack of blood found in the office, while Ed uses a doctored email as fake evidence, causing estrangement between his family members.
1:10:18 - 1:13:33 (03:15)
Summary
The prosecutor casts doubt on Ed's story in court due to the lack of blood found in the office, while Ed uses a doctored email as fake evidence, causing estrangement between his family members.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
The disappearance of Christopher Smith is discussed, along with the trial of Ed Shin who was charged with his murder, despite the fact that Smith's body was never found.
1:13:33 - 1:19:14 (05:41)
Summary
The disappearance of Christopher Smith is discussed, along with the trial of Ed Shin who was charged with his murder, despite the fact that Smith's body was never found. The emotional turmoil of the trial's conclusion is also explored.
EpisodeIn a Lonely Place - Update
PodcastDateline NBC
Family and friends gathered at the beach to cope with grief after losing a loved one.
1:19:14 - 1:22:56 (03:42)
Summary
Family and friends gathered at the beach to cope with grief after losing a loved one. Despite their efforts to find a final resting place, their frustration and sadness remain unresolved.