S10 Ep142: The Façade (Rob & Andrew Kissel)
Summary
This episode details the 2003 murder of investment banker Rob Kissel by his wife, Nancy, who bludgeoned him to death to secure his fortune and pursue an affair. The narrative then shifts to Rob’s brother, Andrew Kissel, exposing his massive $4.7 million embezzlement from his New York co-op building. Despite facing fraud charges, Andrew evades serious consequences, relocates to Greenwich, and continues a lavish lifestyle funded by illicit gains.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Kissels' move to Hong Kong
Nancy's unhappiness and the facade of a perfect marriage
Discovery of Nancy's affair with Michael Del Priore
Rob's disappearance and the murder investigation
The discovery of Rob's body and evidence of poisoning
Nancy's trial, conviction, and the murder weapon
Introduction to Andrew Kissel and his family background
Andrew's co-op fraud and embezzlement scheme
Andrew's lavish lifestyle and growing resentment
Custody battles and Andrew's marital breakdown
Discovery of Andrew's massive financial fraud
Andrew's rock bottom and the lead-up to his death
Andrew's murder and the initial investigation
The Carlos Trujillo trial and acquittal
Nancy's overturned conviction and episode conclusion
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