In the final episode of Season 3, I delve into two young lives full of promise, a New Year's Eve celebration in the peaceful Marlborough Sounds, and a disappearance that has sparked debate for decades. Ben Smart and Olivia Hope's night should have ended without hiccup, until they made a decision to board a stranger's yacht and become the subject of one of New Zealand's most contested criminal cases. In this episode, I take a look into the fateful night, the man at the centre of the investigation, and the controversial conviction that followed. Was justice truly served, or does the case hold deeper secrets?

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In February 2023, the peaceful town of Quincy, Illinois, was shattered by the shocking murder of Becky Bliefnick, a devoted mother of three. Found in her own home, the brutal nature of the crime left investigators scrambling for answers. As they delved into her life, a seemingly harmless comment made during a popular TV game show began to take on new significance, hinting at a possible motive. But the question remained: who wanted Becky dead, and why? Join me as I unravel a chilling case that left a family shattered and a town searching for answers, where love, trust, and betrayal collide in devastating fashion.

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In the fall of 2001, millionaire financier Ted Ammon was found brutally murdered in his luxurious East Hampton estate. As investigators dug deeper, they unraveled a sordid tale of wealth, infidelity, and a bitter divorce. With his estranged wife Generosa embroiled in a scandalous relationship with a hot-headed contractor, Daniel Pelosi, suspicions mounted. Who was behind the vicious attack? Was it a crime of passion, greed, or both? Join me as I delve into one of the Hamptons' most shocking murders, where love, lies, and betrayal collide in a deadly twist.

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