#357 - When Sharon Causse was shot and killed inside her Las Vegas home in 2008, her husband, Thomas Randolph, claimed he had killed the intruder responsible. But the physical evidence raised questions about his story.

From cartridge cases to a ski mask without blood or bullet holes, investigators began reconstructing a suspected staged home invasion—and uncovering the troubling history of a man who had been married six times. This week on Forensic Tales, we examine Sharon’s murder, the case against the so-called “Black Widower,” and the forensic evidence that challenged his account.

Listener discretion: domestic violence

If you recognize parts of your own relationship in this story, or you’re worried about someone you love, support is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by texting the word START to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org.

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