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Dateline NBC

Down the Basement Stairs

Dec 19, 2023
Annamarie Cochrane Rintala, a young mother and paramedic, is found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The podcast explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, including paint cover-ups, financial troubles, and complex relationships. After four trials and 13 years, justice is finally served with a surprising new verdict.
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  • Annamarie Cochrane Rintala's death at the bottom of her basement stairs took four trials and 13 years for justice to be served.
  • Various possible suspects were considered in Annamarie Cochrane Rintala's murder case, including her emotional affair partner and a police officer with financial ties to her.

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The Tragic Discovery

On a rainy day in Granby, Massachusetts, Cara Rintala returned home with her daughter to find her wife at the bottom of the basement stairs. Cara called for help, but Anne Marie was already dead. The scene was bizarre, with paint splattered everywhere and signs of a struggle.

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