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September 03, 2014 / 04:26

This episode covers multiple murder cases, including the stories of Elizabeth Marriott, Gary Triano, and Parla Menddees. Key discussions involve the brutal circumstances surrounding these murders and the individuals involved.

Elizabeth Marriott was a victim of Seth Miselia, who murdered and raped her after she rejected his advances. The episode features a survivor recounting the traumatic experience of being attacked.

Gary Triano's murder is examined, with a focus on Pamela Phillips, who stood to gain from his life insurance policy. The episode questions her innocence and motives.

Parla Menddees is discussed as a woman who fell into a violent relationship, leading to her shooting her husband, Jim Cooney, claiming self-defense. The episode highlights the complexities of her situation and the impact on her children.

Overall, the episode presents a chilling look at crime and the psychological factors at play in these tragic events.

TLDR

The episode details multiple murder cases, focusing on victims and their attackers, including Elizabeth Marriott and Gary Triano.

Episode

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[Music] [Music] landing. That's what you happen. I'm at a maximum security. [Music]
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That's the house. Oh my lord. He was absolutely a genius. By the time he was 25, I think he had amassed about
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80 million. 80,000 ft. 80,000 square ft. Yep. And this is for two people. Yeah. How many
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total Tiffany labs were there? I think there were about 400. [Applause] I saw the gun and he had it pointed at
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his head. And what' you do? I tried to grab the gun and it went off. Did you for one second think that you
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were going to be charged? No. Did you think this was maybe a sexual encounter that went arry and got too
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rough or was this murder? Murder. We had expected this. This is his victim, the young woman who he murdered
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and raped, 19-year-old Elizabeth Marriott. She told him no, but he would not accept that.
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How do you know what Seth Miselia did to Elizabeth Marriott? I was there. We're following investigators right
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ahead of us on their search for a killer. stab. I have three stab wounds in my neck.
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Sliced me right here. I could still feel that crunch to this day. Did you think it's a bit of a miracle that you
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survived this? I think it's an absolute miracle. Do you fear that you might even know the
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person who committed this? What kind of bomb we talking about? an extremely large pipe bomb. So Gary
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Triano is murdered in this horribly brutal way who financially benefited from his death. Only one person, Pamela
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Phillips. I'd say she's a social life. She was flirty when it was like a celebrity like Donald Trump. There was a
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$2 million life insurance policy. What do you say to the people who believe they're looking into the eyes of a
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killer? I am very, very, very innocent. Do you believe Pam would have done anything for money? Well, yeah.
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Tell me what you saw. There were bloody marks on the wall. I knew that he killed
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her. Parla Menddees was a fun-loving young woman. Her demons were that she drank too much. She abused a number of
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drugs. She thought that she had found a safe place. What did she find? She found a
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violent, controlling, vicious man. She didn't expect to meet a predator. Behind these hedges are the most
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expensive homes in America. So, she shows up here. She marries this guy Jim Cooney, who was a lawyer, wellknown.
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She's instantly in the money. Who is she when she arrives in Palm Beach? She's a
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nobody. You're trying to kill me. Who did Jim Cooney? She shot him three times in front of their two children with a
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357 Magnum. She claims it was self-defense. Kevin's testimony exonerated his mother.
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My son has a gunshot wound to the neck. Kevin, are you all right? How did he get
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this wound? That was her handgun. So, she was cleared of the murder in Florida, but guess what? She used the
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same gun to shoot her son in Las Vegas. [Music]

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

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

Episode Highlights

  • A Survivor's Miracle
    A survivor recounts their harrowing experience and the miracle of survival after a brutal attack.
    “I think it's an absolute miracle.”
    @ 02m 10s
    September 03, 2014
  • Pamela Phillips' Defense
    Pamela Phillips claims her innocence amidst allegations of murder for financial gain.
    “I am very, very, very innocent.”
    @ 02m 45s
    September 03, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I think it's an absolute miracle.
    "48 Hours" season preview
  • I am very, very, very innocent.
    "48 Hours" season preview

Key Moments

  • Maximum Security00:14
  • Murder Confession01:21
  • Financial Motive02:31
  • Tragic Demons03:03
  • Self-Defense Claim03:48

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