True Lies
Summary
This Dateline episode investigates the 2010 murder of Diane Kine in Florida, where her husband Bill and son Kevin made conflicting 911 calls accusing each other of the crime. After Kevin was initially convicted based on blood evidence and Bill’s testimony, a new trial focused on Bill’s failed polygraph, insurance motives, and credibility issues. Kevin testified in his own defense, leading to a not-guilty verdict, though the true killer remains officially undetermined.
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Sponsors: Capital One and Grand Canyon University
Introduction: The murder of Diane Kine
Bill Kine's backstory and previous loss
Diane and Kevin's relationship and marriage
Family tensions and Kevin's departure
The night of the murder and conflicting 911 calls
Detective Bining begins the investigation
Bill Kine's account of the struggle
Kevin Kine's account of the crime
Teaser: Polygraph and DNA evidence
Sponsor: Progressive Insurance
Investigating Bill's motive and insurance history
Inconsistencies in Bill's story and DNA results
Bill fails polygraph and is re-interrogated
Kevin's history of violence and family friction
Kevin passes polygraph and is released
Kevin's grand jury testimony and indictment
Sponsors: South Dakota and HERS weight loss
First trial: Prosecution and defense arguments
Guilty verdict and Kevin's sentencing
New trial: Kevin's changed testimony and strategy
Kevin testifies in the second trial
Acquittal and Kevin's release
Aftermath and final thoughts on justice
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