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Harold’s first wife died during what appeared to be a roadside emergency. While she was helping Harold change a tire, the car—supported by a jack—suddenly fell, crushing her. At the time, the death was ruled an accident.

In the 48 Hours episode "The Accidental Husband" (Season 28, Episode 24), correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates the chilling case of Harold Henthorn, a man whose two wives died in bizarre, "freak" accidents 17 years apart. Initially framed as a series of tragic misfortunes, federal investigators eventually uncovered a pattern of deception and a cold-blooded motive for murder. A Tale of Two Tragedies The Accidental Husband48 Hours : Season 28 Epis...

Although Harold was only tried for Toni's death, the judge allowed the prosecution to present evidence regarding Lynn's suspicious death to demonstrate a clear "pattern of behavior". In September 2015, a jury found Harold Henthorn guilty of first-degree murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The Accidental Husband | Full Episode Harold’s first wife died during what appeared to

Cell phone records proved Harold had made multiple "scouting" trips to the site of the fall before the fatal hike. Justice for Toni and Lynn In the 48 Hours episode "The Accidental Husband"

Seventeen years later, Harold’s second wife, a successful ophthalmologist, died after falling 140 feet during a remote hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Harold was the sole witness to both deaths. The Investigation Unravels

Found in Harold’s car, the map featured an "X" marking the exact spot where Toni fell.

Suspicion mounted after an anonymous tip prompted investigators to look into Harold’s past. They discovered that Harold was the beneficiary of several life insurance policies on Toni totaling millions of dollars. Furthermore, his claims of working as a successful fundraising consultant were found to be a complete fabrication; he had no actual clients and was living off his wives' wealth. Evidence that led to his conviction included: