True Crime Obsessed
348: The Murder of Chiquita Tate: From Dateline's "Shining Star"
Feb 29, 2024
A rising star defense attorney, Chiquita Tate, was brutally murdered in her office with few clues left behind. The investigation reveals a suspect and delves into the details of the case. The podcast explores the complexities of the murder case, including DNA evidence discrepancies and a surprising trial outcome.
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- Chiquita Tate's murder highlighted the abusive relationship with her husband, Greg Harris, as a motive for her killing.
- Despite challenges and alternative theories, Greg Harris remains convicted due to a lack of conclusive evidence implicating an unknown third party.
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Chiquita Tate's Murder and Trial
Chiquita Tate's murder case involves her husband, Greg Harris, who is suspected of killing her after she decided to leave him. The prosecution focuses on their abusive relationship and how Chiquita was planning to leave. Greg's violent history with women, including Chiquita, underscores the motive. The defense questions the lack of blood evidence and introduces the possibility of an unknown male's DNA. Ultimately, Greg is convicted of manslaughter but gets a 40-year sentence without parole despite his family's denial and attempts for a new trial.
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