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Apr 26, 2026True CrimePoisoningDigital Forensics

The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode + Post Mortem

A seemingly natural death of a husband is unmasked as a calculated poisoning plot by his wife and stepdaughter, revealed only after an unrelated burglary exposes a trail of incriminating text messages.

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Apr 10, 2026MurderPoisoningTrue Crime

The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode

A seemingly natural death, a grieving widow, and an unexpected burglary unravel a sinister plot of serial poisoning orchestrated by a mother and daughter for financial gain.

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