Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death – two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman.
In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.
Three trials. Two husbands. One woman.
Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death – two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman.
In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.
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Three trials. Two husbands. One woman.
Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death – two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman.
In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.
Three trials. Two husbands. One woman.
Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death – two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman.
In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.
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Raynella's fate will be decided in a rare third trial.
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Raynella has faced two juries, but neither heard the name Ed Dossett. Prosecutors are willing to go to extreme lengths to gather evidence on Dossett's death, but it won't be easy.
Detectives try to piece together what happened the morning David Leath died. Raynella shores up her alibi.
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Raynella says her first husband, Ed Dossett, was killed in a cattle stampede on their farm. The medical examiner has a hard time getting an autopsy. The evidence raises questions on whether there was trampling at all.
David Leath is dead. His wife, Raynella Dossett Leath, says it's suicide. But Knox County Detective Perry Moyers is suspicious. This isn't the first time a husband of hers has died under curious circumstances.
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. 1-88-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255.