Simply Diabolical
Summary
Dateline investigates the wrongful imprisonment of Michelle Hadley, who was falsely accused of cyberstalking and orchestrating rape fantasies against her ex-boyfriend’s new wife, Angela Diaz. The episode reveals that Angela faked a cancer diagnosis and fabricated the entire scheme to frame Michelle, with the complicity of her husband, U.S. Marshal Ian Diaz. Ultimately, Angela pleaded guilty to felony charges, while Ian was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice, leading to a multimillion-dollar settlement for the exonerated Hadley.
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Introduction: The Michelle Hadley Case
Michelle and Ian's whirlwind romance
The breakup and condo dispute
Threatening emails and restraining order
Michelle's arrest and evidence review
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Craigslist rape fantasy ads and attacks
Second arrest and $1 million bail
Life in jail and Michelle's letters
Father investigates IP addresses
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Angela's fake cancer diagnosis revealed
Prosecutors question the case and release Michelle
Investigation shifts to Angela Diaz
Angela charged and Michelle exonerated
Ian Diaz convicted and Michelle's lawsuit
Outro and Talking Dateline promo
Sponsor: Angie's List
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