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Sneak peek: Death at Cottonwood Creek

September 05, 2014 / 03:10

This episode covers the emotional trial of Fred Müller, the drowning of Leslie Müller, and the inconsistencies in Fred's story. Key discussions include the stress of jury selection, the perceptions of the jury, and the personal impact of the tragedy on Fred and his new wife.

Fred Müller, a prominent businessman, faced accusations regarding the drowning of his wife, Leslie. The episode highlights the details of the incident and the emotional toll it took on those involved.

Witnesses describe the dramatic moments leading up to Leslie's fall and the subsequent trial. The narrative reveals doubts about Fred's honesty and the jury's understanding of the case.

Fred's new wife shares her perspective on their relationship and the stress of the trial, emphasizing her belief in his integrity. The episode raises questions about the evidence and the nature of truth in high-stakes situations.

Overall, the episode presents a complex view of love, loss, and the judicial process, leaving listeners to ponder the realities of the case.

TLDR

Fred Müller faces trial over his wife Leslie's drowning, revealing emotional struggles and inconsistencies in his story.

Episode

3:10
00:00:13
It was a very stressful situation, very emotional at times and an emotional trial from start to finish.
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He was a very prominent businessman, very successful. Generally to get in that kind of a
00:00:31
position, you you have a pretty big ego. We had a camera. We started taking photos. She took a few of me. I took
00:00:44
some of her. Leslie Müller took a fall and drowned. How that happened? No one knows except Fred
00:01:04
Müller. You cannot fall that far without serious serious injuries. It's like it's just happened in slow
00:01:16
motion in front. I mean, she falls like she just dove. Fred had a great story. I'm screaming
00:01:25
her name. I'm hollering. She's moving with the current. I can't really see where I can get to her. I mean, he had
00:01:31
details and drama and action. The defendant has asked people to believe what is impossible.
00:01:42
I mean, there are so many inconsistencies in his story. I don't know if they just thought that
00:01:49
we were going to be a bunch of ignorant hicks. There's no proof that someone's going to murder somebody. They're going
00:01:57
to have a reason. We don't know these 12 people. They don't know us. They don't know my
00:02:03
dad. He would have never hurt my mother in any way. During jury selection, we kind of heard
00:02:10
that, oh, you know, he's got a new wife. And it's like, oh, aha. She basically rescued me from the pits
00:02:18
of despair after Leslie died. I will tell you why I fell in love with Fred. His honesty, his integrity, his
00:02:27
trustworthiness. There are 12 people in a room somewhere deciding my husband's fate.
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It was uh incredibly stressful. It's tough. They were there. They stared at us. you know, day after day.
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I think it was a lie. I think Fred Mueller is a master of deception. When I saw that photograph of Fred's
00:02:55
face moments before the accident, I told myself he didn't kill her. Just because you don't find something
00:03:05
doesn't mean it's not there.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 70
    Most dramatic
  • 65
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • Emotional Trial
    The trial was a very emotional experience from start to finish.
    @ 00m 21s
    September 05, 2014
  • A New Beginning
    Fred's new wife rescued him from despair after Leslie's death.
    “She basically rescued me from the pits of despair after Leslie died.”
    @ 02m 18s
    September 05, 2014
  • Master of Deception
    One person believes Fred Mueller is a master of deception.
    “I think Fred Mueller is a master of deception.”
    @ 02m 49s
    September 05, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • It's like it's just happened in slow motion in front.
    Sneak peek: Death at Cottonwood Creek
  • I will tell you why I fell in love with Fred.
    Sneak peek: Death at Cottonwood Creek
  • Just because you don't find something doesn't mean it's not there.
    Sneak peek: Death at Cottonwood Creek

Key Moments

  • Emotional Situation00:13
  • Drowning Incident00:48
  • Jury Selection02:08
  • Trial Stress02:37
  • Deception Accusation02:46

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