A podcast explores the suspicious deaths of two young women, both apparent suicides. The investigation uncovers evidence of manipulation and raises questions about the husband's involvement. Revelations about the person they were communicating with impact the case. The prosecution builds a strong case against the husband, tying him to the murder weapon.
The podcast explores the troubled marriages and abusive relationships between Dr. Barton Corbin and the two women, shedding light on their motivations and potential motives for their deaths.
The mounting evidence, including suspicious behavior, witness testimonies, and the discovery of a gun linking Dr. Corbin to Jennifer's murder, led to his guilty plea and provided closure for the victims' families.
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The Suspicious Deaths of Dolly Hearn and Jennifer Corbin
The podcast episode delves into the mysterious deaths of two women, Dolly Hearn and Jennifer Corbin, who both had relationships with Dr. Barton Corbin. Dolly's death in 1990 was initially ruled a suicide, but her family always believed she was murdered. Jennifer's death in 2004 was initially suspected to be suicide too, but Jennifer's family insisted she was killed. The podcast explores the connections between the two cases and presents evidence that points to Dr. Corbin as the perpetrator.
Troubled Marriages and Turmoil
Both Dolly and Jennifer experienced troubled marriages with Dr. Corbin. They endured volatile relationships with him and faced emotional and physical abuse. The podcast reveals how their marriages unraveled, leading to divorce proceedings, custody battles, and escalating tensions. The tumultuous circumstances surrounding their relationships provide insights into their motivations and the potential motives for their deaths.
Mounting Evidence and Investigation Breakthroughs
As investigations into Dolly and Jennifer's deaths progressed, evidence against Dr. Corbin began to mount. Suspicious behavior, witness testimonies, cell phone records, and inconsistencies in the crime scenes raised doubts about the suicides. The podcast highlights the key breakthroughs, such as the discovery of a gun linking Dr. Corbin to Jennifer's murder, and the re-examination of Dolly's case, leading to the indictment and arrest of Dr. Corbin for both murders.
Guilty Plea and Closure
After the compelling evidence against him, Dr. Corbin chose to plead guilty to both murders rather than face trial. The guilty plea provided closure for both Jennifer and Dolly's families, who had long suspected his involvement in their loved ones' deaths. The podcast emphasizes the emotional impact on the families and their quest for justice and finally finding some closure in the case.
Two young women leading rich, full lives are found dead years apart, both apparent suicides. The two had never met, but it turns out they did have one thing in common. Rob Stafford reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on December 2, 2007.
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