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Sneak peek: The Death of Todd Stermer

January 30, 2020 / 03:22

This episode covers the tragic story of Todd and Cinda, focusing on the events surrounding Todd's death, the fire incident, and the subsequent investigation. Key topics include the fire, the couple's relationship, and the allegations against Cinda.

Cinda shares her memories of their home, describing how they owned 120 acres and how Todd designed their house. She expresses her love for Todd and recounts the day of the fire, detailing the panic and chaos that ensued.

The episode reveals the shocking circumstances of Todd's death, including the discovery of his body and Cinda's initial disbelief that she could be a suspect. Cinda recounts the harrowing moment she realized Todd was in danger and her desperate attempts to escape the burning house.

As the narrative unfolds, Cinda discusses the accusations against her, including the claim that she intentionally harmed Todd after he escaped the fire. The episode raises questions about the investigation and the challenges Cinda faced in proving her innocence.

Listeners are left to grapple with the complexities of the case, the emotional toll on Cinda, and the tragic outcome of Todd's life.

TLDR

Cinda recounts the tragic fire that killed her husband Todd and the accusations against her following his death.

Episode

3:22
00:00:05
this was all horse pasture over here and this was all our yard at one time we owned one hundred and twenty acres here
00:00:16
it was our dream home todd designed every inch of that house himself did you love Todd oh I don't even think
00:00:27
I ever didn't love Todd I think I fell in love with him so quickly and I know that he loved me
00:00:36
[Music] firefighters found him unresponsive outside the home on county road 215 he
00:00:47
died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries Cinda had it occurred to you that you would be a suspect in your
00:00:58
husband's death it didn't even occur to me that it could even be ruled arson all I'm thinking was how did this happen
00:01:13
we are right now in our driveway facing where front door used to be so what was it like on that January 7 it was in the
00:01:21
low 30s it rained and drizzled all day he's watching hunting shows upstairs is not doing much of anything I'm doing
00:01:32
laundry I heard a scream like no other scream had ever heard from him and I just rushed upstairs to see what in the
00:01:43
world happened and as soon as I got around the corner I could see a fire across the living room he looked like he
00:01:51
was fighting the fire I just rushed out of the house but the house is on fire you didn't
00:01:58
think about calling I'm on that one wasn't my first thought my first thought was to get out Todd's gonna get out as
00:02:03
long as he knows I'm out he's gonna get out I thought I've got to get help I got
00:02:10
in the van and I started to back up and then all of a sudden he's there and he's
00:02:14
jumping around and he's patting himself his skin is burnt terribly and I lost sight of him I don't know where he went
00:02:22
- did you know you had run over your husband No [Music] what do you believe happened our mother
00:02:38
murdered our Father she drugged him with horse tranquilizer and she set the house on fire doused him
00:02:46
in gasoline then after the fact when he managed to get out of the house she ran him over with her van you must know
00:02:57
Linda that it's very difficult for people to believe that your husband is burned in a fire he escapes he's still
00:03:06
alive badly burned and then you hit him with a car you just happen to have that kind of bad luck bad luck doesn't even
00:03:16
describe it you

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Biggest twist
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most unpredictable

Episode Highlights

  • A Dream Home
    They owned one hundred and twenty acres, a dream home designed by Todd.
    “It was our dream home Todd designed.”
    @ 00m 16s
    January 30, 2020
  • Tragic Fire Incident
    Cinda recalls the day of the fire and the chaos that ensued.
    “I heard a scream like no other.”
    @ 01m 32s
    January 30, 2020
  • Accusations of Murder
    Cinda believes her mother murdered Todd, leading to a tragic series of events.
    “Our mother murdered our Father.”
    @ 02m 38s
    January 30, 2020

Episode Quotes

  • I ever didn't love Todd.
    Sneak peek: The Death of Todd Stermer
  • Bad luck doesn't even describe it.
    Sneak peek: The Death of Todd Stermer

Key Moments

  • Dream Home00:16
  • Love for Todd00:22
  • Fire Incident01:32
  • Murder Accusation02:38

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