Wrong Turns
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This podcast delves into the tragic deaths of Justin Hilbert and Bailey Sharp, revealing a sinister plot driven by greed and jealousy. The episode begins with Jenna Bush Hager promoting her podcast, "Open Book with Jena," featuring an interview with Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie Colbert. The focus then shifts to the investigation into the murders, uncovering a love triangle involving Justin, his girlfriend Tanya, and Jared Bischoff, who was motivated by Tanya's life insurance payout. The investigation reveals a conversation between Bailey and Ricky, a witness to her murder, who saw Bailey and Danny Serrano, a man with Justin's car, at the hookah lounge the night Justin was killed. The trial of Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano follows, with the prosecution arguing that Jared orchestrated the murders to collect Tanya's life insurance payout. Ricky's testimony provides crucial details about the plot and Danny's involvement. The episode explores the emotional toll of Justin's death on his family, particularly his mother Tonya and father Steven, highlighting their struggles to cope with the loss and find meaning in the aftermath. The verdict reveals that Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano were found guilty of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy in Justin's death. The episode concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of the events on the families, particularly Tonya's decision to leave California and the ongoing pain and memories associated with the place. It emphasizes the importance of remembering loved ones and finding ways to move forward despite the tragedy.
Outlines
The Double Murder Plot: A Love Triangle and a Military Insurance Payout
This episode delves into the tragic deaths of Justin Hilbert and Bailey Sharp, uncovering a sinister plot involving a love triangle, a military insurance payout, and a group of individuals with a shared history. The investigation reveals a conversation between Bailey and Ricky, a witness to her murder, who saw Bailey and Danny Serrano, a man with Justin's car, at the hookah lounge the night Justin was killed.
The Trial: Justice for Justin and Bailey
Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano stand trial for the murders of Justin Hilbert and Bailey Sharp. The prosecution argues that Jared, driven by greed and jealousy, orchestrated the murders to collect Tanya's life insurance payout. Ricky testifies, revealing new details about the plot and Danny's involvement.
The Impact of Justin's Death on His Family
The episode explores the emotional toll of Justin's death on his family, particularly his mother Tonya and father Steven. It highlights the challenges they face in coping with the loss, the impact on their lives, and their efforts to find meaning and move forward.
The Verdict and Its Aftermath
The episode details the verdict in the trial of Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano, who were found guilty of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy in Justin's death. It explores the families' reactions to the verdict, the sense of justice achieved, and the ongoing struggle to cope with the loss.
Tonya's Perspective and Logan's Life
The episode focuses on Tonya's perspective on the events, her anger towards Jared, and her struggles to move on. It also explores the life of Logan, Justin's son, and how Tonya is raising him while grappling with the loss of his father.
The Lasting Impact and Moving Forward
The episode concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of the events on the families, particularly Tonya's decision to leave California and the ongoing pain and memories associated with the place. It emphasizes the importance of remembering loved ones and finding ways to move forward despite the tragedy.
Keywords
Military Insurance Death Benefit
A financial benefit paid to the beneficiary of a deceased military service member, typically a spouse or dependent. The benefit is intended to provide financial support to the surviving family.
Hookah Lounge
A social establishment where patrons gather to smoke flavored tobacco from a water pipe, known as a hookah. Hookah lounges are often popular gathering places for socializing and relaxation.
Forensic Extraction
A process used to recover data from electronic devices, such as cell phones, computers, and hard drives. Forensic extraction is often used in criminal investigations to obtain evidence.
Touch DNA
DNA that is transferred from one person to another through physical contact. Touch DNA can be found on objects such as weapons, clothing, and surfaces.
Domestic Violence
A pattern of abusive behavior that is used by one partner to gain power and control over another partner. Domestic violence can include physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.
Alibi
Evidence that proves a person was not at the scene of a crime at the time it occurred. An alibi can be provided by witnesses, documentation, or other evidence.
Circumstantial Evidence
Evidence that suggests a person's involvement in a crime but does not directly prove it. Circumstantial evidence can include things like a person's presence at the scene of a crime, their possession of a weapon, or their motive for committing the crime.
Culpability
The degree to which a person is responsible for a crime. Culpability can be determined by the person's intent, knowledge, and actions.
Q&A
What was the motive behind the murders of Justin Hilbert and Bailey Sharp?
The prosecution argued that Jared Bischoff, driven by greed for Tanya's life insurance payout and jealousy over her relationship with Justin, orchestrated the murders. He allegedly promised Danny Serrano and Bailey a share of the money if they helped him.
How did investigators uncover the truth about the murders?
Investigators revisited the case, focusing on Bailey Sharp's cell phone records and uncovering a conversation between her and Ricky, a witness to her murder. Ricky revealed that he saw Bailey and Danny Serrano at the hookah lounge the night Justin was killed, and that Danny was holding a weapon.
What role did Ricky play in the investigation?
Ricky, a witness to Bailey's murder, initially withheld information about the events leading up to her death. However, he eventually revealed that he saw Bailey and Danny Serrano at the hookah lounge the night Justin was killed, and that Danny was holding a weapon. His testimony was crucial in connecting the two murders.
What was the outcome of the trial?
After a 12-day trial, the jury found Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano guilty of the murders of Justin Hilbert and Bailey Sharp. The prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including cell phone records and Ricky's testimony.
How did Justin's death impact his family, particularly his mother Tonya and father Steven?
Justin's death had a profound impact on his family, leaving them devastated and struggling to cope with the loss. Tonya, in particular, grappled with anger and a sense of betrayal, while Steven mourned the loss of his son and friend.
What were the key charges against Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano, and what were the outcomes of the trial?
Jared Bischoff and Danny Serrano were charged with murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy in Justin's death. They were both found guilty of all charges, with Jared also convicted of murder and attempted kidnapping in Bailey's death.
How did Tonya feel about Jared's actions, and how did she cope with the loss of Justin and the failed plot against her?
Tonya expressed anger and disbelief towards Jared's actions, finding it difficult to understand why he would resort to such violence. She struggled to move on from the trauma and the loss of Justin, but found solace in raising their son Logan and remembering the good times they shared.
What were the lasting impacts of the events on the families, and how did they find ways to move forward?
The events left a lasting impact on the families, with Tonya relocating from California to escape the painful memories. Despite the tragedy, they found strength in remembering their loved ones and cherishing the good times they shared. They also found solace in supporting each other and focusing on the future.
Show Notes
A new father is found dead on the side of a road. Then the shocking stabbing of a young woman in broad daylight leads police on a high speed chase. Investigators wonder: are these two chilling murders connected? Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Listen to Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_wrongturns
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What is the violin piece playing behind Josh's voice at the conclusion of this episode?
the grandparents are hating the mother of their grandchild what they are missing is immeasurable and to hold her responsible she's not responsible for another person's actions the grandson is the one who's going to miss out the most
The grandparents are wrong to blame that girl..she's mourning too