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"48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant on dramatic verdict

April 24, 2015 / 01:23

This episode covers the case of Anita Smithy, who was found guilty of murdering her husband Robert Klein. The discussion includes the background of their marriage, allegations of abuse, and the events leading to the shooting in May 2010.

Peter vanat introduces the episode by presenting the verdict against Anita Smithy and questions whether justice was served. The episode outlines the timeline of their marriage, which began in 2007, and highlights the contrasting narratives from both sides.

Anita claims that Robert became controlling and abusive, while Robert's family argues that Anita's behavior changed negatively. The episode raises critical questions about the truth behind the shooting incident, where Anita asserts she acted in self-defense.

Listeners are encouraged to consider the evidence and form their own opinions about the case. The dramatic nature of the story is emphasized, making it a compelling watch for those interested in true crime.

TLDR

Anita Smithy is found guilty of murdering her husband; was justice served?

Episode

1:23

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I'm Peter vanat 48 hours and on the next show We Begin this story dramatically with the verdict that Anita Smithy is

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found guilty of murdering her husband Robert Klein why would we ever begin a story this way because we pose a simple

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question was Justice served and we're going to lay out this case and you'll be able to decide that answer for yourself

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but let's get some background back in 2007 Anita and Robert got married and it's seemed the perfect union each had

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two children from a previous marriage but over the next 3 years who and what went wrong is open to severe debate to

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this day Anita claims that Robert had become controlling a monster and that he started sexually abusing her in their

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own bed Robert's side of the family says Hey the story is just the opposite Anita

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became a vicious personality and Robert's own children said dad you got to get out of this marriage but here's

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what we do know in May 2010 three shots are fired inside their bedroom Anita claims her husband was raping her and

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that she had to shoot him to save her own life is she telling the truth does the evidence support

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that check it out this next show is dramatic I hope you watch

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Episode Highlights

The Verdict
Anita Smithy is found guilty of murdering her husband, Robert Klein.
“Found guilty of murdering her husband.”
@ 00m 08s
April 24, 2015
A Troubled Marriage
Anita and Robert's marriage seemed perfect but quickly turned tumultuous.
“Over the next 3 years, who and what went wrong is open to severe debate.”
@ 00m 35s
April 24, 2015
The Night of the Incident
In May 2010, three shots are fired inside their bedroom during a heated confrontation.
“Anita claims her husband was raping her and that she had to shoot him.”
@ 01m 06s
April 24, 2015

Episode Quotes

Was Justice served?
"48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant on dramatic verdict
Anita claims that Robert had become controlling, a monster.
"48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant on dramatic verdict
She had to shoot him to save her own life.
"48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant on dramatic verdict

Key Moments

Dramatic Beginning00:02
Guilty Verdict00:08
Controversial Claims00:41
The Shooting Incident01:06