48 Hours Post Mortem | The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey
Jan 13, 2026
Anne-Marie Green, a dedicated correspondent and reporter, dives into the harrowing story of Hannah Pettey, a young mother poisoned with lead. Their discussion reveals shocking twists, including suspicions about Hannah's husband, Brian, and his potential motives linked to life insurance. Anne-Marie recounts incredible details about Hannah's recovery from a near-fatal illness and the tumultuous dynamics of her relationship. The investigation uncovers disturbing findings, such as lead in Brian’s office and a suspicious car accident that could have been a lethal setup.
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Medical Miracle After Severe Lead Poisoning
- Hannah Petty arrived at the hospital after six months of symptoms and doctors said she had hours left to live.
- Doctors found massive lead in her digestive system and irrigated her bowels around the clock to flush it out.
Unusual Treatment Reveals Severity
- The lead burden prevented Hannah from keeping food or water down, causing severe weight loss and vomiting.
- Doctors had never performed continuous bowel irrigation like that and weren't sure it would work.
Suspicious Car Crash With Chemical Smell
- On a trip to North Carolina, Hannah woke to a chemical smell and the car went off the road, flipped, and caught fire under her feet.
- Brian allegedly exited quickly and told her to tell police she was driving, which she did while traumatized.