The Survivor Story of Hannah Pettey
Summary
This 48 Hours episode details the case of Hannah Petty, who was nearly killed by lead poisoning administered by her husband, chiropractor Brian Mann. After Hannah survived a severe hospitalization, investigators discovered Mann had access to lead sheeting from his office and had taken out massive life insurance policies on her. Despite initially withdrawing her divorce, Hannah testified at trial, leading to Mann's conviction for attempted murder and a life sentence. The story explores the dynamics of domestic abuse, the difficulty of proving poisoning without physical evidence, and Hannah's…
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