Deep Dive
What was the initial motive Norman gave for killing Carol?
Norman initially claimed he killed Carol out of jealousy, envious of the seemingly perfect life she and her husband Todd had together.
Why did Norman later change his story about the murder?
Norman later claimed he was a professional killer for a government-backed organization called 'The Company,' and he killed Carol as part of a mission under the organization's 'kill or be killed' rule.
What was the ultimate fate of Todd, the mastermind behind Carol's murder?
Todd was sentenced to death in 2001, but due to California's slow execution process, he remains in prison, likely to die naturally before his execution.
How did Carol's husband Todd manipulate Norman into committing the murder?
Todd fabricated a story about a secret assassination organization called 'The Company,' convincing Norman that killing Carol was a mission under the organization's 'kill or be killed' rule. Todd also threatened Norman's son to ensure compliance.
What evidence led to Todd's arrest and conviction?
Police found chat logs on Todd's computer where he impersonated a fictional 'Colonel Shawn' to communicate with Norman, Lynn, and Dale, confirming Norman's testimony about the fabricated assassination organization.
What was the role of Lynn in the murder plot?
Lynn, Todd's mistress, was involved in the plot as an observer and later attempted to replicate Todd's scheme by taking out a life insurance policy on her husband and planning his murder.
- 孕妇Carol在家中被枪杀，一尸两命
- 现场无财物丢失，无强行闯入痕迹
- 警方初步判断为仇杀，死者与凶手相识
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