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Is a Colorado man unlucky -- or a killer?

April 02, 2015 / 01:28

This episode covers the tragic story of Harald Henthorne and the deaths of his two wives, Tony and Lynn. It discusses the details of Tony's fatal fall in Rocky Mountain National Park and the circumstances surrounding Lynn's death 17 years earlier.

Peter Vanand recounts the events of September 2012 when Harald and Tony were celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary. They hiked to a cliff where Tony fell 140 feet. Harold claimed it was an accident, but suspicions arose due to the similarity of his first wife's death.

Harald's first wife, Lynn, died in a freak accident involving their Jeep 17 years prior. The episode raises questions about whether Harold is simply unlucky or if he is responsible for both tragedies.

The narrative includes insights into Tony's respected career as an eye doctor in Denver and Harold's role as a fundraiser for charities.

The episode concludes with the ongoing debate about Harold's innocence or guilt, leaving listeners to ponder the evidence presented.

TLDR

Harald Henthorne's wives died in suspicious accidents, raising questions about his innocence or guilt.

Episode

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I'm Peter vanand in the Rocky Mountain National Park near Estus Park Colorado back in September 2012 Harald henthorne
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brought his wife Tony to this beautiful place they were celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary and this was a big
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surpris that Harold sprang on Tony they took a hike up here a couple of miles into a remote area where they eventually
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ended up on a cliff now little backstory here Tony henthorne was a beloved eye doctor in Den ver she had a lot of
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patience really respected by her colleagues Harold said he was a fundraiser for churches and various
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charitable organizations well they ended up on this Cliff Harold says in a Flash
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Tony disappeared she had fallen when 140 ft down to the ground Harold scampered down got to his wife texted Tony's
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brother her Vital Signs her brother was a doctor but then soon texted that she was gone Harold said it was was all a
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terrible accident but it made the news and soon calls started coming into law enforcement saying you need to check out
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this guy because 17 years earlier his first wife Lynn also died in a freak accident they'd had a flat tire she was
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under the car and somehow their Jeep fell on her crushing her to death is Harold henthorne the unluckiest man in
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the world or is he a conniving killer

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Episode Highlights

  • A Tragic Anniversary
    Harold Henthorne surprises his wife Tony with a hike for their 12th anniversary, leading to a tragic accident.
    “This was a big surprise that Harold sprang on Tony.”
    @ 00m 15s
    April 02, 2015
  • A Shocking Discovery
    After Tony's fall, law enforcement investigates Harold due to a past tragedy involving his first wife.
    “Calls started coming into law enforcement saying you need to check out this guy.”
    @ 01m 03s
    April 02, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • Is he the unluckiest man in the world or a conniving killer?
    Is a Colorado man unlucky -- or a killer?

Key Moments

  • Anniversary Surprise00:11
  • Tragic Accident00:47
  • Investigation Begins01:03