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Sneak peek: Death at the Parsonage

January 02, 2014 / 02:40

This episode covers the suicide of Joseph Marante, the affair involving Reverend AB Shermer and Cindy Marante, and the subsequent investigation into the circumstances surrounding these events.

Rose Cobb, Joseph's daughter, recounts the moment she learned about her father's suicide and reflects on his role as a father. She expresses disbelief regarding his decision and shares her memories of him.

Rose reveals that shortly before his death, Joseph discovered his wife Cindy's affair with Reverend AB Shermer, the church's assistant pastor. She describes finding text messages that indicated a romantic relationship.

Rose raises concerns about Reverend Shermer's past, noting that he has lost two wives under suspicious circumstances, which leads her to question his character and actions.

The episode presents a chilling narrative of betrayal, loss, and the impact of these events on the family involved.

TLDR

A father's suicide linked to his wife's affair with a church reverend raises questions about betrayal and past tragedies.

Episode

2:40
00:00:01
[Music] on October 29th 2008 there was a suicide that occurred at the readers Methodist
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Church The Church secretary arrived for work and found Mr manant behind the reverend's
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desk Joseph marante was a parishioner at the church and he was slumped over over
00:00:30
the chair and it was a very bloody gruesome sight he had shot himself with a handgun my mom sat us down and she just
00:00:43
said your father decided he didn't want to be here anymore I love my dad he was one of my greatest Role
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Models oh my God I know what isid had me to him that's why people couldn't believe that he would do that my name is
00:01:05
Rose Cobb my brother is Joie XY about a week after Joe's suicide Rose Cobb calls
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our Police Department I knew that something was not right she said that Joe discovered that his wife Cindy was
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having an affair with the Reverend AB Shermer she was the assistant to the pastor I found some text messages on her
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cell phone from Ab him telling her that he loved her and how nice she looked um and he couldn't wait to see
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her how could my mom ever do something like this to our family I feel now that she was very
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vulnerable and I feel as though he seduced her he knew exactly what he was doing I didn't think that he was
00:01:56
following the rules of the church I just had a lot of questions about who he was Rose also alerts us to the fact that
00:02:06
the Reverend has lost now two wives his first wife fell down the stairs and died and then the second wife dies from
00:02:15
being in a car [Music] accident that's strange the hair on the back of my neck actually stood
00:02:23
up I thought he was AF fraud something was wrong

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • A Tragic Discovery
    On October 29, 2008, a shocking suicide occurs at the Readers Methodist Church.
    @ 00m 09s
    January 02, 2014
  • Uncovering Betrayal
    Rose Cobb learns of her brother Joe's wife's affair with the Reverend.
    “He knew exactly what he was doing.”
    @ 01m 17s
    January 02, 2014
  • Strange Circumstances
    Rose reveals the mysterious deaths of the Reverend's two wives.
    “That's strange.”
    @ 02m 13s
    January 02, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I love my dad; he was one of my greatest role models.
    Sneak peek: Death at the Parsonage
  • How could my mom ever do something like this to our family?
    Sneak peek: Death at the Parsonage
  • The hair on the back of my neck actually stood up.
    Sneak peek: Death at the Parsonage

Key Moments

  • Suicide Discovery00:09
  • Family Betrayal01:17
  • Suspicion Arises02:21

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