48 Hours The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey
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Jan 12, 2026 Hannah Petty, a survivor of deliberate lead poisoning, shares her harrowing journey from hospitalization to recovery. She recounts the terrifying moments leading to her emergency admission and the shocking diagnosis that revealed she had been poisoned. Hannah discusses her troubled marriage to Brian, highlighting the red flags of domestic violence and his controlling behavior. The podcast delves into the investigation that followed, including shocking findings about insurance policies and evidence that led to Brian's arrest and ultimate conviction for attempted murder.
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Terrifying Hospitalization At UAB
- Hannah Petty arrived at UAB in January 2022 extremely ill, seized, and described as "starving to death."
- Doctors told Nicole Petty Hannah had hours to live and they urgently needed to find who was responsible.
Medical Finding Pointed To Deliberate Poisoning
- Doctors found an "astronomical amount" of lead in Hannah's body and colon, concluding ingestion was deliberate.
- Hospital administrators treated family members as suspects and limited visitation while reporting to DHR.
Capsules On The Nightstand
- Nicole remembered Hannah saying Brian left supplement capsules on her nightstand each night.
- Brian initially failed to produce the exact capsules when doctors repeatedly requested them.