Carole Gold
Summary
This episode details the 1992 murder of Chuck "Black Bart" Gold, a Wild West performer, by his wife Carol and stepson Ashton. Investigators uncover that Carol, a former Playboy Bunny, orchestrated the hit to eliminate her cheating husband and secure a life insurance payout. After initial trials ended in a mistrial, informant testimony led to Ashton’s plea deal and Carol’s conviction for first-degree murder.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The murder of Wild West performer Black Bart
The crime scene: Discovery and initial investigation
Chuck Gold's life: Childhood, military service, and marriages
Carol Gold: Playboy Bunny past and life with Chuck
Initial investigation: Alibis, motives, and the first suspect
Suspect Jimbo: The disgruntled former employee
The affair: Investigating Chuck's secret relationship with Jermaine
Family secrets: Ashton's drug debts and Carol's lies
The hitman: Bob Pryor and the informant Dan Goddard
Arrests and the first trial: A hung jury
The second trial: Confessions, convictions, and sentencing
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