Rose, a 23-year-old German beauty, and Fred, a 57-year-old real estate tycoon, began their unlikely love affair after Rose responded to Fred's personal ad. Despite their age difference and Fred's multiple ex-wives, Rose's family believed their love was genuine.
Rose grew up in Germany and sought to escape her difficult family life.
Fred, a self-made millionaire, had humble beginnings and a drive to accumulate wealth.
Their initial connection was through a personal ad, leading to a whirlwind romance and marriage.
It was an unlikely union: a 23-year-old beauty and a 57-year-old real estate tycoon. The love affair would end with three people shot and one of them dead, in a bloody whodunnit. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 27, 2008.