This week, my friend James joins me to talk about the chilling and tragic death of Toni Bertolet Henthorn, a beloved doctor who fell to her death during what was supposed to be a romantic anniversary hike. But as we dig deeper, it becomes clear that her husband Harold had more than just a scenic walk planned. From secret life insurance policies to a suspiciously similar incident years earlier, this case is full of red flags and jaw-dropping twists. James and I try to make sense of it all while honoring Toni’s memory and the strength of her family. Buckle u...
This week, my friend James joins me to talk about the chilling and tragic death of Toni Bertolet Henthorn, a beloved doctor who fell to her death during what was supposed to be a romantic anniversary hike. But as we dig deeper, it becomes clear that her husband Harold had more than just a scenic walk planned. From secret life insurance policies to a suspiciously similar incident years earlier, this case is full of red flags and jaw-dropping twists. James and I try to make sense of it all while honoring Toni’s memory and the strength of her family. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride through the Rockies.
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ABC News. Colorado man who pushed wife off cliff exposed after decades of deceit. https://abcnews.go.com/US/colorado-man-pushing-wife-off-cliff-exposed-decades/story?id=118482217
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20/20: “Mountain of Lies” episode (ABC News)
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Denver7. Murder trial evidence documents Harold Henthorn’s elaborate plot to shove wife from cliff at RMNP. https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/murder-trial-evidence-documents-harold-henthorns-elaborate-plot-to-shove-wife-from-cliff-at-rmnp
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Denver Post. 10-year-old Henthorn daughter now ward of uncle. https://www.denverpost.com/2015/12/23/10-year-old-henthorn-daughter-now-ward-of-uncle/
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Horan & McConaty. Obituary for Toni Henthorn. https://www.horancares.com/obituaries/toni-henthorn
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In Memory of Toni. University of Mississippi Foundation. https://www.umfoundation.com/2016/02/26/in-memory-of-toni/
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Justice.gov. Harold Henthorn arrested for first degree murder related to death of wife in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/harold-henthorn-arrested-first-degree-murder-related-death-wife-rocky-mountain-national
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NBC News. Toni’s family addresses judge at Harold Henthorn’s sentencing. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/toni-s-family-addresses-judge-harold-henthorn-s-sentencing-n526801
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Sportskeeda. 5 chilling details about Toni Henthorn’s murder. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/5-chilling-details-toni-henthorn-s-murder
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Sportskeeda. Where is Harold Henthorn now? Details explored ahead of 20/20 on ABC. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/where-harold-henthorn-now-details-explored-ahead-20-20-abc
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Westword. Harold Henthorn may have tried to kill wife before fatal hike marked with “X,” docs say. https://www.westword.com/news/harold-henthorn-may-have-tried-to-kill-wife-before-fatal-hike-marked-with-x-docs-say-6051753
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