Sins & Secrets
Every city has its secret. Every city has a dark side. Sins & Secrets profiles a notorious crime — one whose unique details exposed the dark underbelly of the community where it took place.
Anchorage
A sinister “love rectangle” culminates in murder when a local fisherman is found murdered in the wilderness of Anchorage. An unexpected confession nine years later reveals the truth.
Key West
On March 23, 2006, a respected horticulturalist is found dead in his Key West residence, and what appears to be an open-and-shut case proves to be anything but.
Lexington
In 1994, beloved University of Kentucky football player Trent Diguiro was gunned down by a sniper’s bullet. For years the case went unsolved, until a former student came forward.
Tampa
When Tampa bartender Sandee Rozzo was killed, police suspected trainer Tracey Humphrey and asked one of Tracey’s clients to wear a wire, and discovered an unlikely accomplice.
Cleveland
In 2005, the unexpected death of suburban Cleveland resident Rose Marie Essa had doctors and police scratching their heads. An initial autopsy failed to shed any light on the mystery.
Ocean City
In 2002, Erika and BJ Sifrit’s vacation ended with them arrested for robbery. When two dismembered bodies were later unearthed, the connection would reveal a chance encounter that led to murder.
Fayetteville
In 2000, a fatal shooting made Michelle Theer an Air Force widow. The investigation into her husband’s death led police to an Army Ranger who was taking orders from and unlikely accomplice.
Newry
In 2003, the police would discover three mutilated bodies in a woodpile behind Julie Bullard’s Maine inn, uncovering the dark side of this seemingly tranquil paradise.
Chicago
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration was cut short when Becky Klien disappeared. The search for the truth turned into a murder mystery, complete with sex, drugs, and true love gone awry.
Rome
In 2004, a grisly murder in Rome, Georgia would leave this conservative town reeling. Thad Reynolds, loving husband, father of four and deacon at Hollywood Baptist Church was stabbed 19 times.
Mio
As best friends Brian Ognjan and David Tyll arrived in Mio, Michigan for a hunting trip, the two men had no idea they’d end up as prey.
Missoula
In 2007, Anne Stout was a devoted mother living the Rocky Mountain dream until her husband turned up dead in their Missoula home. A few scraps of unlikely evidence would reveal the truth.
Charleston
In June of 2009, the disappearance of a young socialite from an old Charleston family would set the city on edge and rocked the social fabric of this city at the heart of the old south.
Kansas City
In 2000, Suzette Trouten, inexplicably vanished, and investigators soon discovered that she shared ties with a slew of missing women- ties fashioned by a sex-crazed serial killer.
Palm Beach
In 2009, Mike Dippolito was found shot in his Palm Beach home. Suddenly his wife, Dalia, became a trophy widow. Only a surprise confession would reveal the bizarre truth about Mike’s murder.
Farmington Hills
In 2004 the grisly murder of automotive executive Bob Seaman would unveil a dark side the white collar community of Farmington Hills Michigan.
Somerset
In 2002, Somerset native, Sam Catron, was running for his fifth consecutive term as County Sheriff until an assassin’s bullet struck him dead at a local political rally.
Charlotte
In 1999, Carolina Panther, Rae Carruth was an NFL rookie fast on the rise. That is, until his pregnant girlfriend was gunned down in the suburbs of Charlotte.
Nashville
In 2008, Jim Cannon, a prominent attorney and father of three, is found dead in his Nashville mansion. Jim was well known for his promiscuity with other women and even men.
Fresno
In 2003, Tim Schuster disappeared after losing his job. Embroiled in a bitter divorce, his friends feared suicide. Until police found Tim’s body, partially dissolved in a bin of hydrochloric acid.
Auburn
In 2008, Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk was found was found naked and shot to death on the side of a local highway – her car found in flames on campus
Catalina Island
In 2006, Stephen Williams’ body was found floating off the coast of Catalina Island, the victim of a gunshot wound to the head.
Hilo
In 1991, Dana Ireland was found struggling for her life in a near Hilo, but it was too late. Investigators were baffled by the crime scene, and what looked like a combination rape, and hit-and-run.
Boone
In 1989, Jeni Gray inexplicably vanished while on a morning walk. Police were perplexed when no trace of Jeni could be found, but that confusion gave way to horror when a second woman disappeared.
Iaeger
The spring of 2005 would bring a horrifying end to the town of Iaeger’s peace and tranquility when beloved physician Doc Whitley was found burned to death in his home.
Plattsburg
In 2005, the sleepy upstate town of Plattsburgh New York was gripped in terror when mom and pop furniture store owners David and Lorrie Donivan were found brutally stabbed to death.
Palo Alto
In 2009, a murder mystery would strike the trendy city of Palo Alto when beautiful real estate broker Jennifer Schipsi was found strangled to death and set ablaze in her home.
Omaha
In 2009, Omaha father and son, Brian and Ryan Carson, disappeared following a mysterious break-in at their home. Blood at the scene suggested they’d been victims of a home invasion.
Carthage
Widow Marjorie Nugent was a recluse renown to nearly everyone in Carthage. So much so, that when she vanished in 1997, no one seemed to notice.
