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Sneak peek: Who Killed Rachael DelTondo?

December 09, 2021 / 03:41

This episode discusses the unsolved murder of Rachel DelTondo, featuring key figures such as Sheldon Jeter, Franco Tropa, and Michael Santacola. The investigation remains active, with ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind her death.

Rachel DelTondo was shot outside her parents' home on Mother's Day in 2018. Her mother describes her as a loving and charismatic teacher who was deeply missed by her family. The episode highlights the emotional impact of her murder on her loved ones.

Sheldon Jeter, a person of interest in the case, is described by his uncle, Michael Santacola, as a good-hearted person. The episode raises questions about his involvement and the various suspects in the case.

Franco Tropa, Rachel's ex-fiancé, shares insights about their relationship and the community's dynamics. He mentions Rachel's fears regarding police involvement and the threats she received prior to her death.

The episode concludes with a sense of hope that answers may soon emerge in this ongoing investigation.

TLDR

The episode covers the unsolved murder of Rachel DelTondo and ongoing investigations involving key suspects and emotional testimonies from loved ones.

Episode

3:41
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there is a possible breakthrough in the nearly three-year-old unsolved murder mystery of 33-year-old rachel deltondo
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it has been almost three years since rachel del tondo was shot outside her parents home how would you describe the
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investigation today the investigation right now is active my detectives my prosecutors
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are working continuously this is rachel del tondo she was a beautiful young woman she was very
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poised very charismatic she had a love of children she was a teacher taught elementary school
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she was very loving and caring and just had a great heart everybody that knew her
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knew she was a good person rachel's was my baby for 33 years i was blessed in the late night of mother's day
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at the foot of her parents driveway she was shot at close range multiple times i miss her walking in that door she was
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our life she was our life the day after rachel del tondo was gunned down on her mother's driveway
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suspicion fell on 20-year-old sheldon jeter he was obsessed with her he told me he's
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in love with her i want people to know who the real sheldon jeter is not the one you see on
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tv i'm a minister in aloquippa sheldon's uncle and also a daddy figure to shelter
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sheldon is a good-hearted person i'm michael santacola and i represent sheldon jeter person of interest in this
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particular case i think it's fair to say that he's a suspect but there is a cast of
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characters that all could be considered suspects [Music] i'm franco tropa ex-fiance of rachel del
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tondo why would people think you had to have been involved somehow well um maybe just
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you know we had a long relationship your dad was a former police officer in aliquippa yeah he was
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and you're still tied to the police department well it's one of those communities where everyone knows
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everyone she was afraid of the police deathly afraid of police she said they're following me mom they're following me
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she contacted me and saying that you know that people were bothering her my first fear was that she had been killed
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because of what she knew do you think that anyone in the police department was involved in any way in
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rachel's death you just never know aliquot was a small community with new york problems
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the puzzle pieces keep on dropping surrounding a murder investigation here she started getting death threats and
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she told me she feared for her life rachel went from being an honest loving person to like somebody that was hiding
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something all the time something was going on with her i could tell please don't lie to me i want you to
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tell me the truth [Music] do you believe that someone will be arrested in this case i think we'll have
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answers you

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most emotional
  • 65
    Most intense
  • 60
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • Rachel Del Tondo's Tragic Murder
    Rachel Del Tondo was shot outside her parents' home, sparking a complex investigation.
    “This is Rachel Del Tondo, she was a beautiful young woman.”
    @ 00m 33s
    December 09, 2021
  • Suspects and Obsession
    Suspicion fell on Sheldon Jeter, who was obsessed with Rachel.
    “He told me he's in love with her.”
    @ 01m 31s
    December 09, 2021
  • Fears and Death Threats
    Rachel received death threats and feared for her life before her murder.
    “She started getting death threats and she told me she feared for her life.”
    @ 03m 01s
    December 09, 2021

Episode Quotes

  • She was our life.
    Sneak peek: Who Killed Rachael DelTondo?
  • I want people to know who the real Sheldon Jeter is.
    Sneak peek: Who Killed Rachael DelTondo?
  • She was afraid of the police, deathly afraid.
    Sneak peek: Who Killed Rachael DelTondo?

Key Moments

  • Investigation Update00:21
  • Rachel's Character00:33
  • Mother's Grief01:19
  • Suspect Profile01:31
  • Death Threats03:01

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