Det. Carolyn took pictures. And there was a padlocked toolbox sitting on the property. Thanks to the Abel family's lobbying efforts, in 1994 Congress passed a law that allows for the U.S. prosecution of U.S. nationals who kill other Americans in foreign countries. [2] In 19971998 Van Sant was named a correspondent for Public Eye with Bryant Gumbel. Bob Stevens: I gave him the trip on his birthday and he flew out there and he had a great time with his daughter and granddaughters. Kathy Patrick was the head teacher at the English Language School in Seoul when Carolyn Abel arrived to teach there, "48 Hours" visits American murder victim's Seoul apartment. Peter Van Sant: Did you fall in love with Carolyn? As a Cowboy Action Shooter, Dani Green learned to quickly shoot five rounds, reload, and shoot five more a skill she put to use on that remote mountaintop in Indiana on May 26, 2014. Detectives returned to Dani, telling her they were done with their search. While there, he conducted an investigative report on a high number of medical helicopter crashes which won him his very first Emmy Award in 1986. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates. I'm kind of gasping for air and he's, like, "I just wanted to hug you." Sandra Ames: The story began with being in bed, and having Kathy at the door of my room, and coming in and saying, "I think I killed Carolyn." Nancy Bercaw: I think we all just felt like, "What the hell's gonna happen now? Tracey Abbott, Ray Green's daughter, says in addition to blocking her calls to her father, "Dani blocked my emails and letters.". Patrick also denied, under oath, that she was in love with Carolyn Abel. That restlessness compelled Carolyn to join the Peace Corps after college, serving in Nepal where she taught English. And if Dani killed in self-defense, why didn't she call 911 after shooting Ray 10 times? Karen Auclair: These big matches are like a reunion. Peter won his first Emmy award in 1986 through his investigative report on a high number of medical helicopter crashes. Charlotte Collins is the associate producer. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother. Also, he was among the CBS News undercover investigative team which taped an indicted war criminal in Bosnia. If there's a break-in, generally, a criminal would not say, "Hey, let's -- let's have a cup of coffee before I ransack your place and attack you.". / CBS News, [This story previously aired on April 24, 2021.]. BETTY GREEN [call to sheriff's office]: said the dog killed my son yesterday. Tracey Abbott: Yes, he did. Ray trapped it himself and put it in the barn. Tracey Abbott is Ray's daughter with his first wife, Maggie. That was just -- just not normal. CBS News' 48 HOURS and correspondent Peter Van Sant will provide inside details surrounding the killings of the four University of Idaho students and investigators' cross-country hunt to capture. Steven Schroeder: There was enough indication of that to justify us doing further investigation, yes. Soon after Maggie's death, Tracey says, a newly divorced Dani started hanging around the ranch every day. Dave Warr: I think you go through life with very few true friends. Steven Schroeder: And so, today, American families -- if their loved ones are murdered abroad by an American -- will have a very different experience than Carolyn Abel's family did. He took five bullets to the torso. Peter Van Sant: Now your roommate says just the opposite. Delmar Weldon: Her description of what happened really never changed. Sandra Ames: Kathy told me that she was in love with Carolyn and that her feelings were not necessarily returned. Peter Van Sant (born February 21, 1953) is an American television news reporter and correspondent for 48 Hours. In the States, Carolyn's family pushed for an arrest. And he admitted in his own words that he loved her. Peter Van Sant: She's just staring at you? The 67-year-old journalist is best known for his contributions to CBS news magazine/documentary show called 48 Hours. The veteran reporter might be approaching his seventies now, but remains far from tired and is actively working. That led to another confrontation. Wanda Abel: We just couldn't believe it. Det. He was born on February 21, 1953, in Seattle, Washington, United States. "Carol" whose face and name "48 Hours" has agreed to conceal, claims she is certain Ray physically abused Dani in Florida. The seasoned journalist lives a luxury lifestyle made possible by his enormous cash account. ", Sandra Ames: Probably [laughs]. Tracey didn't know her father had lost all his money. Sandra Ames: I was fingerprinted, photographed and put into a holding cell. But Kathy was concerned about Carolyn because she couldn't get her on the phone. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He's pulling me to him. Then, Bercaw took a phone call in the teachers' lounge that moved the investigation in a whole new direction. Dave says Ray asked Dani if she'd seen the box. How did you know Carolyn? The law that Carolyn Abel's family helped pass has led to three successful murder prosecutions. Tracey Abbott: Very cruel. At that moment, Dani shot Ray five times. Van Sant covered major national events such as the September 11th attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the Virginia Tech massacre, and he interviewed many celebrities including Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Garth Brooks, Nick Nolte, Lee Ann Womack, Ronnie Dunn, and Kix Brooks. Nancy Bercaw: And very quickly thereafter John Boatwright walked in. Peter Van Sant: How do you want your father to be remembered? It appeared that whoever was in that apartment knew her. Opting out is easy, so give it a try. Peter Van Sant: She's calling out to that electronic box, call 911. Peter Van Sant: Who do you believe held the knife and murdered Carolyn Abel? But investigators disagreed. Ames described that picture in her head as a fragmented memory of that night. Patrick turned down "48 Hours"' request for an interview, saying Carolyn's murder was too painful to talk about. Peter Van Sant: Another circumstance in all of this is that . Tracey Abbott: My grandmother had called me at work and told me that Danielle had said that the dog killed him. In Japan, Tomoyuki Ayagaki learned the love of his life with was gone. No one's going to hear you scream. 29 min read [This story first aired on January 9. Episode 9. Steven Schroeder: Well, why didn't you tell us that 29 years ago? 1.91 m). So, what we did is we danced and drank like crazy people. Dawn Owen: We have competitors from every walks of life. She had blocked my emails and letters. Carol and Dani became friendly over the years. Peter turned 68 years old on Feb 21, 1953. The report also confirmed her throat was cut. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Jordan Kinsey is the field producer. On. I was so concerned about them. He is 67 years old as of 2021. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Tracey says her parents, Ray and Maggie, had a loving relationship. Even though George had never travelled to Indiana to visit Dani, the investigative team wondered if the two had fallen in love online, and whether that relationship played any role in Dani's decision to shoot her ex-husband. George Mann: I say he made that up. Twitter: @BiographyScoop Dani refused to let anyone open it. Van Sant also profiled actor Nick Nolte's quest to find the fountain of youth. Tracey was able to reestablish a relationship with her father, who at last got his own cellphone. And she said, "I don't know what you're talking about.". He's whispering. That box being the toolbox: large, made of metal, sitting several yards away from the entrance to Ray and Dani's trailer. Bob Stevens thinks that's more than just a coincidence. He moved to New York in 1991 and reported for CBS News magazines Street Stories until 1993, and America Tonight until 1994. Patrick also wrote to Carolyn's parents. Peter is 68 years old. Moreover, he has covered major national events including September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, Virginia Tech massacre. Then in 2012, Dani received devastating news from her Indiana family home. They set up traps and this gator was so big it would break the traps. Peter Van Sant: You did tell authorities at the time that you cleaned a bloody knife. For writer and author Nancy Bercaw, flying to South Korea in the winter of 2018 reopened a painful chapter in her life: one of murder, loss and fear. [via interpreter] It was a huge shock if that's true, if I stayed in the home of the -- of the murderer, I -- I feel terrible. She returned to Ray, who she says somehow was still sitting upright at the foot of the bed. Peter celebrates his birthday with family and friends on the 21st of February every year. View the profiles of people named Peter van Sant. It was 1989 when Steven Schroeder was assigned the case with John Boatwright and FBI agents. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. She was very, very friendly. He's like "let's go lay down." Dani was poised to come into an inheritance. Ray began his career riding bulls and bareback broncos. You don't hug people with your arm in their throat like that. No cameras were allowed in the courtroom. And at the time, I was the top shooter of the club and she just soared right by me (laughs). A 9. szzadban templom plt az egykori kpolna helyn, majd a 12. szzadban az apszis . "Carol": You couldn't see the bruises 'cause she was so covered up. Gretchen didn't know it, but unless you specifically program your Alexa device to do so, it does not call the police in an emergency. Dani planned on running the property as a horse farm. Dave Warr: Both of her parents were terminally ill. Peter Van Sant: They both had cancer at the same time. Aaron Negangard: It wasn't X-rated explicit. Peter Van Sant: Do you think if the Alexa unit had called 911, Gretchen Anthony might be alive today? Wish I were there.". Produced by Susan Mallie and Jennifer Terker. Did she point the finger of suspicion at all at Sandra? So we took it again with the same results. There was three children. These are Kathy Patrick's first public words on the murder of Carolyn Abel in 30 years. While Peter Van Sant might be vocal about his career, he prefers to keep his romantic life relatively private. We are keeping tabs and we will update you when this information is available. In 1982 he moved to Dallas and worked at WFAA-TV until 1984. Gone but never forgotten. Tom Baxter | Indiana State Police: She said you can search anywhere you want except for that box. Nancy Bercaw: We assumed that a Korean had probably killed her. Bob Stevens: Ray didn't chase her. I don't remember hearing gunshots. She was not materialistic; she was not status driven. Correspondent Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate. Peter Van Sant: Tell me about when you learned that Ray Green had died and had been shot by Dani. Peter signed for CBS News in 1984 and worked in Atlanta as a correspondent for CBS Evening News until1990. But Dani's attorney, Delmar Weldon, says the blanket tells a very different story. [2][3], After graduation Van Sant worked for KAPY-LP in Port Angeles, WA. What's the verdict? Wanda Abel and her family were pushing the government to pursue a case against Kathy Patrick, who had left South Korea just weeks after Carolyn's murder. In 1975, he joined KMVT-TV in Twin Falls, Idaho. He is a veteran journalist working for CBS News. The horsing market fell apart, dressage fell apart. No black eyes or bruises or anything. Kathy came out of the room and said, "Carolyn's dead. After her confession, Sandra Ames was kept in house arrest in Seoul. Though she didn't mention it when we spoke with her, Boatwright says that during their interview, Sandra made another statement about her own actions that night after she walked in and saw Carolyn's body. He also wrote and produced the documentary Three Days in September about the Beslan school hostage crisis, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006. On the walls, on the bed. He began working as a weekend anchor and reporter for KOOL-TV in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1978. Wanda Abel: I was at home. I would need to testify. Peter Van Sant If it is true that Kathy Patrick murdered your sister, is she a danger today to the public? Peter Van Sant has no reason to be concerned about his wealth given his depth of knowledge and lengthy career in journalism. Let me know if I can tell you anything.". Peter Van Sant: Where should Kathy Patrick be today, in your opinion? Karen Auclair: The chickens would lay eggs and she would bring eggs for everybody. 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