The Death of Abe Dabela - 687
Summary
This episode examines the suspicious 2014 death of attorney Abe DiBella, whose body was found in a rollover crash with a gunshot wound to the head. Hosts Aaron and Justin discuss the Reading Police Department’s immediate suicide ruling, which the family contests due to missing evidence like gunshot residue tests and an unexplained muddy footprint on DiBella’s jacket. They explore allegations of a cover-up, potential racial bias in his prior gun permit denial, and a mysterious deleted text message, questioning whether the case was actually a homicide.
Topics discussed
Intro, Audible ads, and podcast announcements
Background on Abe DiBella: life, career, and personality
The contentious gun permit application and racial tensions
Abe's personal struggles and state of mind before death
The fatal accident and initial police response
Evidence discrepancies: gunshot residue and bullet analysis
Police investigation flaws and the NAACP review
The family's lawsuit and claims of a cover-up
Unexplained evidence: boot prints, DNA, and text messages
State attorney's conclusion and executive privilege
DNA subpoenas and the dismissal of the lawsuit
Conclusion, reward offer, and final thoughts
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