1 00:00:07,774 --> 00:00:09,908 -Hello, everyone. I'm diane king. 2 00:00:09,977 --> 00:00:11,410 -A thriving career. -She was a superstar. 3 00:00:11,478 --> 00:00:13,145 -A loving family. 4 00:00:13,213 --> 00:00:14,713 -They were the perfect yuppie couple. 5 00:00:14,781 --> 00:00:16,448 -Good morning, everyone. 6 00:00:16,516 --> 00:00:19,685 -Popular tv anchor diane king seems unstoppable... 7 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:22,254 -Thanks for joining us tonight. I'm diane king. 8 00:00:22,322 --> 00:00:23,722 Good night. [ gunshot ] 9 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:26,759 -...Until it all comes to a violent end. 10 00:00:26,827 --> 00:00:28,560 -It was an ambush. 11 00:00:28,629 --> 00:00:31,396 The second shot was an anger shot. 12 00:00:31,464 --> 00:00:33,698 -Was a dangerous obsession ignored? 13 00:00:33,767 --> 00:00:39,871 -There's a tv anchorwoman being pursued by an obsessed fan. 14 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:43,808 -The letter read, "you should have gone to lunch with me." 15 00:00:43,878 --> 00:00:47,512 -And did diane's celebrity make her a target? 16 00:00:47,514 --> 00:00:51,049 -The first comments was, "this mother[bleep] did this." 17 00:00:51,118 --> 00:00:52,517 -The truth lies... 18 00:00:52,586 --> 00:00:54,719 In a killer relationship. 19 00:00:54,721 --> 00:00:58,723 -Diane king's murder was cold, calculated, and planned. 20 00:00:58,725 --> 00:01:06,064 ♪♪ 21 00:01:06,133 --> 00:01:13,372 ♪♪ 22 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,707 -There are people who are born to shine. 23 00:01:15,776 --> 00:01:17,275 People like diane king. 24 00:01:17,344 --> 00:01:19,311 A popular local news anchor, 25 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:21,480 Diane uses her platform to champion 26 00:01:21,548 --> 00:01:23,548 Her native american heritage. 27 00:01:23,617 --> 00:01:26,218 But she's also an adoring wife and mother, 28 00:01:26,286 --> 00:01:28,953 Devoted to caring for her family. 29 00:01:28,955 --> 00:01:30,955 Diane is on top of the world... 30 00:01:31,025 --> 00:01:35,461 Until it all comes crashing down in the most appalling way. 31 00:01:38,632 --> 00:01:41,867 -My mom and my dad were supposed to have a long weekend together. 32 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:45,770 -She took the two kids to her mother's house 33 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:50,074 And then was planning on coming back so that brad 34 00:01:50,144 --> 00:01:53,212 And her could spend some time together. 35 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:57,182 -As it turned out, the youngest child, 36 00:01:57,251 --> 00:01:59,117 The daughter, got sick, 37 00:01:59,186 --> 00:02:02,654 So she came home with both the children. 38 00:02:02,722 --> 00:02:05,390 -Diane king makes the two-hour drive from detroit 39 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:07,592 To marshall, michigan. 40 00:02:07,594 --> 00:02:10,695 And she arrives out at the farmstead. 41 00:02:10,697 --> 00:02:14,232 She's got her 3-year-old, marler, in one car seat; 42 00:02:14,301 --> 00:02:18,937 The 3-month-old, kateri, in the other car seat. 43 00:02:19,006 --> 00:02:20,506 -She pulled into the driveway. 44 00:02:22,943 --> 00:02:25,810 -That's kinda where a lot of my memories start. 45 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:28,547 I remember being in the car at that time. 46 00:02:28,615 --> 00:02:31,850 You know, my sister is next to me, sleeping. 47 00:02:31,919 --> 00:02:35,720 I do remember my mom getting out of the vehicle and then... 48 00:02:35,789 --> 00:02:38,290 [ gunshot ] 49 00:02:38,358 --> 00:02:40,225 -There's a gunshot. 50 00:02:40,294 --> 00:02:43,762 And it pierces right through her heart. 51 00:02:43,830 --> 00:02:48,767 -You know, one instant, she's there, and the next, she's not. 52 00:02:48,835 --> 00:02:51,637 -Some moments later, there's another gunshot. 53 00:02:51,705 --> 00:02:53,204 [ gunshot ] 54 00:02:53,206 --> 00:02:55,807 -I think I was screaming, more than anything. 55 00:02:55,876 --> 00:02:58,543 And then, it ultimately woke my sister up. 56 00:02:58,545 --> 00:03:00,979 She started crying and I tried to, you know, 57 00:03:01,047 --> 00:03:04,883 Calm her down as best I can. -In the meantime, 58 00:03:04,951 --> 00:03:07,552 Diane's husband returns home after walking around 59 00:03:07,621 --> 00:03:09,788 The couple's expansive property -- 60 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:13,391 More than 500 acres with a creek running through it. 61 00:03:13,460 --> 00:03:15,994 It's a walk he takes every day. 62 00:03:16,063 --> 00:03:18,096 But this day is different. 63 00:03:18,165 --> 00:03:21,232 When brad king sees diane's collapsed body, 64 00:03:21,302 --> 00:03:23,936 He runs to the phone to get help. 65 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:27,506 -Her husband, brad king, called the police department 66 00:03:27,574 --> 00:03:30,542 And advised that his wife was lying on the ground 67 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:33,278 Next to her vehicle. 68 00:03:33,346 --> 00:03:37,282 -He was crying, almost yelling, for someone to come help him. 69 00:03:37,351 --> 00:03:39,817 [ siren wailing ] 70 00:03:39,887 --> 00:03:44,623 -When I first arrived, I went to the location of the victim. 71 00:03:44,691 --> 00:03:47,826 The ambulance personnel were working on her, 72 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:51,363 And there appeared to be a small caliber wound 73 00:03:51,431 --> 00:03:55,634 Just off the center of her chest. 74 00:03:55,702 --> 00:04:01,406 I also saw a second wound in the abdominal area above her pelvis. 75 00:04:01,474 --> 00:04:03,742 I had trained as an emt before, 76 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:10,114 So when I looked and seen the wounds, I knew that it was bad. 77 00:04:10,184 --> 00:04:12,985 -I've had some very interesting cases in my career. 78 00:04:13,053 --> 00:04:17,622 I've had several murders, I've had abductions and rapes, 79 00:04:17,691 --> 00:04:19,524 But something like this -- 80 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:22,727 It was a surprise that it was diane king. 81 00:04:22,729 --> 00:04:25,097 She was a superstar in marshall. 82 00:04:25,165 --> 00:04:28,132 Everyone knew that it was gonna kinda be a pretty big deal, 83 00:04:28,202 --> 00:04:30,034 Just because of who she was. 84 00:04:30,103 --> 00:04:34,006 ♪♪ 85 00:04:34,074 --> 00:04:35,807 [ camera shutter clicks ] 86 00:04:35,876 --> 00:04:39,811 -Long before diane king found fame, she made a big impression. 87 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:42,514 -Diane grew up in one of the suburbs of detroit 88 00:04:42,582 --> 00:04:45,417 As part of a family of five kids. 89 00:04:45,485 --> 00:04:47,752 -When I first met diane, 90 00:04:47,821 --> 00:04:51,589 The first thing she told me was that she was of mohawk descent, 91 00:04:51,658 --> 00:04:54,693 And how proud she was of her heritage. 92 00:04:54,761 --> 00:04:57,029 -We grew up in white neighborhoods. 93 00:04:57,097 --> 00:04:59,164 Everybody around us were white. 94 00:04:59,232 --> 00:05:03,501 So, even though back then it wasn't talked about that much, 95 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:06,071 You know, being native or being different, 96 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,272 That was what her 97 00:05:08,274 --> 00:05:12,443 And I had in common that brought us together in the first place. 98 00:05:12,445 --> 00:05:14,779 -She was very ambitious. 99 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:16,648 She was the first one in her family 100 00:05:16,716 --> 00:05:20,318 To go to college and got a communications degree. 101 00:05:20,387 --> 00:05:22,421 And then diane got involved in est. 102 00:05:22,423 --> 00:05:24,156 [ cheers and applause ] 103 00:05:24,224 --> 00:05:27,859 -Est is a self-help movement made popular in the early '80s 104 00:05:27,861 --> 00:05:31,797 That holds intense seminars focusing on personal growth. 105 00:05:31,865 --> 00:05:35,800 -I could see how est would work favorably in diane's life. 106 00:05:35,802 --> 00:05:39,070 She aspired to bigger, better things. 107 00:05:39,139 --> 00:05:41,272 -It's through est that diane meets 108 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:44,542 Former police patrolman brad king. 109 00:05:44,611 --> 00:05:47,979 -Brad king was very involved with est. 110 00:05:48,048 --> 00:05:52,050 Diane was a volunteer at one of the events in colorado, 111 00:05:52,118 --> 00:05:54,853 And brad went over and introduced himself. 112 00:05:54,921 --> 00:05:59,123 And that's what began their relationship. 113 00:05:59,193 --> 00:06:02,160 -Diane explained to me that when she and brad 114 00:06:02,228 --> 00:06:06,498 Met, there was just an instant connection. 115 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:08,967 She was very impressed with the fact 116 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:12,570 That brad wanted to better himself. 117 00:06:12,639 --> 00:06:14,839 -They were the perfect yuppie couple. 118 00:06:14,841 --> 00:06:17,976 She was always very well spoken and well put together. 119 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:21,045 Brad was a former high school quarterback. 120 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:23,648 When he was in the fraternity back at western michigan, 121 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:25,750 Brad was known as a "face man," 122 00:06:25,819 --> 00:06:28,386 Which means the guy that had the perfect clothes. 123 00:06:28,455 --> 00:06:30,054 He was very popular with the gals. 124 00:06:30,123 --> 00:06:33,758 -Diane marries brad king in July of 1984. 125 00:06:33,827 --> 00:06:36,294 But marriage doesn't dampen her ambition. 126 00:06:36,363 --> 00:06:37,929 With her communications degree, 127 00:06:37,998 --> 00:06:42,266 Diane decides to pursue a career in broadcasting. 128 00:06:42,268 --> 00:06:44,803 -She wanted to get into tv. 129 00:06:44,871 --> 00:06:46,871 And she was very, very persistent. 130 00:06:46,940 --> 00:06:49,841 She called a reporter and they told her, 131 00:06:49,910 --> 00:06:52,176 "you need to make a sample tape." 132 00:06:52,245 --> 00:06:54,078 So diane did that 133 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:57,115 And she sent it to a station in grand junction, colorado, 134 00:06:57,183 --> 00:06:59,551 And was hired on the spot as a reporter. 135 00:06:59,619 --> 00:07:01,653 -Hello, everyone. I'm diane king. 136 00:07:01,721 --> 00:07:04,121 And I want to thank all of you for joining us today. 137 00:07:04,191 --> 00:07:08,426 -Despite the fact that the station was not very large, 138 00:07:08,428 --> 00:07:10,895 She took her job very seriously. 139 00:07:10,897 --> 00:07:13,431 -Hear the stories and see the faces of those 140 00:07:13,499 --> 00:07:15,099 That once walked these grounds. 141 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:18,503 -Diane was an extremely intelligent 142 00:07:18,572 --> 00:07:21,039 And highly professional reporter. 143 00:07:21,107 --> 00:07:24,308 And she never shied away from covering stories 144 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:26,578 That were related to native americans. 145 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:28,446 -The story here is somewhat different. 146 00:07:28,515 --> 00:07:33,718 -Anything that diane tackled, she tackled it big. 147 00:07:33,786 --> 00:07:39,123 Diane then had their first child, marler, in 1988. 148 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:42,961 -Oh, there. You've got your eyes open now. 149 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:45,163 You've got your eyes open now! 150 00:07:45,231 --> 00:07:48,232 -Brad seemed to have a really good relationship with marler. 151 00:07:48,302 --> 00:07:50,569 He bragged about him a lot. 152 00:07:50,571 --> 00:07:52,704 -Diane manages to balance her personal 153 00:07:52,772 --> 00:07:55,707 And professional life with her usual gusto... 154 00:07:55,775 --> 00:07:58,943 And with the support of her husband, brad. 155 00:07:59,012 --> 00:08:00,812 -Brad would do things for her. 156 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:03,315 If the baby needed to be changed, he'd change the baby. 157 00:08:03,383 --> 00:08:05,750 He was very happy in that role. 158 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:07,719 -Diane and brad made the decision 159 00:08:07,787 --> 00:08:09,621 To move back to michigan 160 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:13,124 So that they could be closer to family. 161 00:08:13,193 --> 00:08:16,861 And then she got this golden opportunity. 162 00:08:16,863 --> 00:08:19,030 -In February of 1989, 163 00:08:19,099 --> 00:08:22,634 The 32-year-old is hired to be the sole morning anchor 164 00:08:22,702 --> 00:08:27,839 At wuhq, channel 41, in battle creek, michigan. 165 00:08:27,908 --> 00:08:32,276 -Good morning, west michigan. Time now for channel 41 news. 166 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:33,979 -Good morning, everyone. 167 00:08:34,047 --> 00:08:36,180 A kalamazoo man is waiting for word that his wife is safe... 168 00:08:36,249 --> 00:08:40,584 -It provided diane with an incredible opportunity 169 00:08:40,586 --> 00:08:42,387 To be very visible, 170 00:08:42,455 --> 00:08:45,790 Because everybody watched that television station. 171 00:08:45,792 --> 00:08:47,292 -If you haven't heard already, 172 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:49,127 War has broke out overnight in the middle east. 173 00:08:49,195 --> 00:08:53,264 -Diane and brad are, like, this celebrity couple. 174 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:54,566 She's riding in parades, 175 00:08:54,634 --> 00:08:56,634 And she'd be the emcee for big events. 176 00:08:56,703 --> 00:09:00,538 He gets recognized as the husband of diane newton king. 177 00:09:00,607 --> 00:09:03,441 And brad absolutely loved this. 178 00:09:03,510 --> 00:09:05,143 -Diane and brad 179 00:09:05,211 --> 00:09:08,480 Were definitely considered big fish in a small pond. 180 00:09:08,548 --> 00:09:10,381 He was so proud of the fact 181 00:09:10,383 --> 00:09:13,852 That he was married to a television celebrity. 182 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:17,088 -Diane is the breadwinner while brad teaches part time 183 00:09:17,157 --> 00:09:18,556 At a local college. 184 00:09:18,625 --> 00:09:20,792 Their family is thriving. 185 00:09:20,860 --> 00:09:25,163 -They move into this historic farmhouse on 500 acres. 186 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:28,700 It's got this victorian barn with a loft. 187 00:09:28,768 --> 00:09:30,868 She's got the job, 188 00:09:30,937 --> 00:09:35,439 She's got notoriety, and they've got this spread. 189 00:09:35,509 --> 00:09:38,677 I mean, this is the classic american dream. 190 00:09:42,148 --> 00:09:44,482 -That american dream is now a nightmare 191 00:09:44,550 --> 00:09:46,985 As diane clings to life in her driveway. 192 00:09:47,053 --> 00:09:49,320 But was this a random shooting? 193 00:09:49,389 --> 00:09:50,722 A targeted attack? 194 00:09:50,790 --> 00:09:53,958 Or something else entirely? As e.M.T.S 195 00:09:54,026 --> 00:09:57,395 Transport diane to the hospital, more backup arrives 196 00:09:57,463 --> 00:10:01,499 To help secure the scene and search for the gunman. 197 00:10:01,567 --> 00:10:03,268 -We wanted to make sure that brad 198 00:10:03,336 --> 00:10:05,970 And the children were out of harm's way. 199 00:10:05,972 --> 00:10:08,039 -They supervised him, grabbing both kids 200 00:10:08,108 --> 00:10:10,709 And taking 'em back to the house. 201 00:10:10,711 --> 00:10:12,376 -Once we were taken out of the car, 202 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:14,345 That's where my memory goes blank. 203 00:10:14,414 --> 00:10:16,313 -This isn't the first time 204 00:10:16,383 --> 00:10:18,916 Law enforcement has been called to brad and diane's home. 205 00:10:18,985 --> 00:10:21,920 Two months earlier, there was a possible break-in, 206 00:10:21,988 --> 00:10:23,321 But nothing came of it. 207 00:10:23,389 --> 00:10:26,124 Is it possible the intruder returned? 208 00:10:26,192 --> 00:10:28,960 -The deputy had actually lived on that property 209 00:10:29,029 --> 00:10:30,828 About ten years prior, 210 00:10:30,897 --> 00:10:34,099 So he was very familiar with the buildings. 211 00:10:34,167 --> 00:10:39,237 He observed that the loft in the barn was open, 212 00:10:39,305 --> 00:10:42,440 Which faced out towards where the car was parked. 213 00:10:42,508 --> 00:10:44,008 So he immediately went in there 214 00:10:44,077 --> 00:10:47,345 To make sure there wasn't somebody still there. 215 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:51,816 -There could've been anybody in there, so we took precautions. 216 00:10:51,818 --> 00:10:54,952 And, at that time, we searched the barn 217 00:10:55,021 --> 00:10:57,621 And then went to the loft. 218 00:10:57,691 --> 00:10:59,724 -It kinda looked like somebody had been up there 219 00:10:59,793 --> 00:11:02,093 And disturbed some things. 220 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:04,295 -And they shined their flashlight around, 221 00:11:04,364 --> 00:11:07,599 And as it did, it glittered off something. 222 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:14,138 -We noted a small .22-caliber shell laying in the straw. 223 00:11:14,207 --> 00:11:16,373 -Bingo! 224 00:11:16,375 --> 00:11:18,409 As they looked out the loft door, it was pretty obvious 225 00:11:18,478 --> 00:11:22,781 That it overlooked where diane king was at. 226 00:11:22,783 --> 00:11:25,984 -I believe the shooting was targeted. 227 00:11:26,052 --> 00:11:30,655 It was set up and the shooter was lying in wait for her. 228 00:11:30,723 --> 00:11:31,890 -It was an ambush. 229 00:11:34,094 --> 00:11:37,561 -People get obsessed with people on television. 230 00:11:37,631 --> 00:11:38,896 -Lo and behold, 231 00:11:38,965 --> 00:11:40,598 It looked like the butt of a gun 232 00:11:40,667 --> 00:11:43,334 Was sticking up next to the side of the creek. 233 00:11:43,403 --> 00:11:47,438 -Who cuts out letters and glues them on a piece of paper? 234 00:11:47,507 --> 00:11:49,340 It was so creepy. 235 00:11:49,409 --> 00:11:51,942 -We knew there was probably gonna be a media storm, 236 00:11:52,012 --> 00:11:53,445 And it was. 237 00:11:53,513 --> 00:11:56,347 ♪♪ 238 00:11:59,451 --> 00:12:02,020 ♪♪ 239 00:12:02,088 --> 00:12:03,854 -The search is on for the gunman 240 00:12:03,856 --> 00:12:07,458 Who shot 34-year-old local tv news anchor, diane king, 241 00:12:07,527 --> 00:12:09,260 In front of her two young children. 242 00:12:09,329 --> 00:12:12,864 As law enforcement scours the property looking for clues, 243 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:14,932 The investigators need to get a statement 244 00:12:15,001 --> 00:12:17,268 From diane's husband, brad. 245 00:12:17,337 --> 00:12:19,871 Meanwhile, diane is in a fight... 246 00:12:19,939 --> 00:12:21,339 For her life. 247 00:12:23,409 --> 00:12:25,943 -We were still waiting for any type of confirmation 248 00:12:26,012 --> 00:12:28,312 On diane king's condition, 249 00:12:28,381 --> 00:12:31,082 Which we got about 30 minutes after I got there, 250 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:32,750 When we were told 251 00:12:32,819 --> 00:12:36,854 That she had been pronounced dead at the hospital. 252 00:12:36,923 --> 00:12:38,722 -Shortly after that, 253 00:12:38,724 --> 00:12:44,962 We advised mr. King that diane had passed away. 254 00:12:45,031 --> 00:12:48,132 Mr. King broke down crying. 255 00:12:48,201 --> 00:12:51,235 -Brad had retired from the pontiac police department. 256 00:12:51,304 --> 00:12:53,104 He was a fellow police officer. 257 00:12:53,172 --> 00:12:56,307 Why would someone want to attack this family, 258 00:12:56,376 --> 00:12:59,811 You know, attack his wife? -Despite his grief, 259 00:12:59,879 --> 00:13:04,282 Diane's husband, brad, agrees to speak with the detectives. 260 00:13:04,350 --> 00:13:07,852 -Brad did sign the consent search for the property. 261 00:13:07,921 --> 00:13:09,853 He was very forthcoming. 262 00:13:09,855 --> 00:13:12,890 I asked him if there was any guns or anything that he had. 263 00:13:12,892 --> 00:13:17,261 He stated the only gun was a shotgun in the laundry room 264 00:13:17,263 --> 00:13:19,663 And it was broken down. 265 00:13:19,733 --> 00:13:21,399 During the search, we'd found 266 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:24,335 The .22-caliber shell in the barn. 267 00:13:24,404 --> 00:13:28,172 We didn't find a .22-caliber rifle. 268 00:13:28,174 --> 00:13:33,611 But yet, we found .22-caliber shells and a wood case 269 00:13:33,679 --> 00:13:38,549 Made for a .22 rifle with the cleaning rods in it. 270 00:13:38,618 --> 00:13:43,988 Kind of odd that he would have those and not have the rifle. 271 00:13:44,056 --> 00:13:45,657 Brad king advised 272 00:13:45,725 --> 00:13:49,026 That he had went for a long walk back on the property, 273 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:52,163 And when he returned, 274 00:13:52,232 --> 00:13:56,934 He found diane laying on the driveway next to the vehicle. 275 00:13:56,936 --> 00:14:02,206 The detectives asked brad to have someone pick up the kids, 276 00:14:02,275 --> 00:14:06,811 And after that, brad was taken to the sheriff's office 277 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:09,948 At marshall for general questioning. 278 00:14:12,852 --> 00:14:14,786 -Back at the scene, 279 00:14:14,854 --> 00:14:18,055 A special k-9 tracker is called in to assist in the search 280 00:14:18,124 --> 00:14:20,191 For any trace of the shooter. 281 00:14:20,259 --> 00:14:22,226 -I was the k-9 handler 282 00:14:22,295 --> 00:14:25,597 That ran the track at the diane king murder scene. 283 00:14:25,665 --> 00:14:27,331 Our dogs are trained to start 284 00:14:27,333 --> 00:14:30,067 From the freshest scent leaving the scene. 285 00:14:30,136 --> 00:14:33,004 That night, my dog was travis. 286 00:14:33,072 --> 00:14:35,206 -Travis is not just a good police dog 287 00:14:35,274 --> 00:14:36,774 And a good tracking dog -- 288 00:14:36,843 --> 00:14:39,477 He's one of the best dogs in the entire state. 289 00:14:39,545 --> 00:14:42,480 And when the police direct him up into the loft of the barn, 290 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:44,648 Where they figured out the gunshots had come from, 291 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:48,820 Travis picks up a scent and off they go. 292 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:53,224 The dog pulls and creates a track on the back property. 293 00:14:53,292 --> 00:14:54,858 -And all of a sudden, 294 00:14:54,928 --> 00:14:56,427 The dog made a left-hand turn 295 00:14:56,496 --> 00:14:58,796 And started following a deer trail, like, 296 00:14:58,865 --> 00:15:02,099 That went down through this swampy area. 297 00:15:02,168 --> 00:15:06,036 I saw a heel print of a boot there. 298 00:15:06,038 --> 00:15:08,439 We got where a stream was. 299 00:15:08,508 --> 00:15:11,375 Travis stopped by the stream. He was sniffing. 300 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:14,478 I thought it was a barrier for him. 301 00:15:14,547 --> 00:15:19,883 -And then the dog followed a track back towards the house. 302 00:15:19,885 --> 00:15:22,053 -And all of a sudden, he's turning around. 303 00:15:22,121 --> 00:15:23,887 He can't figure it out. 304 00:15:23,957 --> 00:15:26,324 "damn, I don't know what happened." 305 00:15:26,392 --> 00:15:30,694 -Travis loses the scent right near the driveway. 306 00:15:30,764 --> 00:15:33,530 -It's possible the cars that we'd left running -- 307 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:36,267 The ambulance, the other responding vehicles -- 308 00:15:36,269 --> 00:15:39,437 Had distracted the dog. 309 00:15:39,505 --> 00:15:42,073 -The search yields no major clues. 310 00:15:42,141 --> 00:15:44,041 And down at the sheriff's station, 311 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:47,678 The investigators speak with brad king to get more details 312 00:15:47,747 --> 00:15:51,349 About what he witnessed earlier that night. 313 00:15:51,417 --> 00:15:53,785 -We talked to brad to find out where he was 314 00:15:53,853 --> 00:15:57,455 And what was going on at the time that this occurred. 315 00:15:57,523 --> 00:16:01,091 -Brad tells police that he was out taking his evening walk, 316 00:16:01,161 --> 00:16:05,663 And that he had walked a half a mile back into the 500 acres. 317 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:10,601 -He drew a map that showed him walking from the house, 318 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:16,908 Over the creek, to the hay mounds, and then he sat there. 319 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:19,543 And finally, he knew his wife would be coming back, 320 00:16:19,545 --> 00:16:22,546 So he started walking back. When I ran in that area, 321 00:16:22,615 --> 00:16:26,049 I didn't see no tracks towards the hay mounds. 322 00:16:26,051 --> 00:16:30,220 So it kind of puzzled me -- how far back did he really go? 323 00:16:30,290 --> 00:16:33,324 -I asked him if he had heard any shots. 324 00:16:33,392 --> 00:16:37,762 He said that he'd been hearing shots all day long. 325 00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:40,631 -Hunting season's still open that time of the year. 326 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:44,368 There were gunshots that were heard by the neighbors 327 00:16:44,436 --> 00:16:47,738 Throughout the day from various areas. 328 00:16:47,807 --> 00:16:49,040 [ gunshot ] 329 00:16:49,108 --> 00:16:50,974 -Since boot impressions were found near 330 00:16:51,044 --> 00:16:52,643 The scene of the shooting, 331 00:16:52,712 --> 00:16:56,347 Detectives ask brad for his boots and his fingerprints. 332 00:16:56,415 --> 00:16:58,616 He willingly provides both. 333 00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:00,551 The investigators also want to know 334 00:17:00,620 --> 00:17:04,155 If there's been anything out of the ordinary recently. 335 00:17:04,223 --> 00:17:08,326 That's when brad mentions the letter. 336 00:17:08,394 --> 00:17:12,163 -Three months before the murder, on October 30th, 337 00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:16,334 Diane goes to her mailbox at her farm 338 00:17:16,402 --> 00:17:18,135 And there's a letter in there. 339 00:17:18,204 --> 00:17:21,305 A very disturbing letter. 340 00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:23,541 -It was pieces of letters 341 00:17:23,609 --> 00:17:27,645 Cut out of different articles, pasted together. 342 00:17:27,713 --> 00:17:32,850 -And it says, "you should have gone to lunch with me." 343 00:17:32,919 --> 00:17:35,953 And what's even more frightening is, it was not mailed -- 344 00:17:36,022 --> 00:17:38,522 It was placed. 345 00:17:38,591 --> 00:17:42,025 -Whoever placed that there knew where diane lived. 346 00:17:42,095 --> 00:17:44,362 ♪♪ 347 00:17:47,399 --> 00:17:50,534 ♪♪ 348 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:52,536 -Just four months before the shooting death 349 00:17:52,538 --> 00:17:54,605 Of news anchor diane king, 350 00:17:54,674 --> 00:17:58,676 She received an ominous letter from an unknown individual. 351 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:00,544 At the time, 352 00:18:00,613 --> 00:18:02,814 Diane was eight months pregnant with her second child. 353 00:18:02,882 --> 00:18:05,817 Diane's husband, brad, and her close friends remember 354 00:18:05,885 --> 00:18:10,087 How terrified she was that the letter came to her home, 355 00:18:10,155 --> 00:18:11,955 And not the news station. 356 00:18:11,957 --> 00:18:17,461 ♪♪ 357 00:18:17,530 --> 00:18:20,598 -I'd never seen diane lose her cool, ever. 358 00:18:20,666 --> 00:18:25,135 But diane comes to my door. Her hand was shaking. 359 00:18:25,205 --> 00:18:30,874 And she gave me a legal-sized piece of paper that read, 360 00:18:30,943 --> 00:18:35,479 "you should have gone to lunch with me." 361 00:18:35,548 --> 00:18:40,183 Who cuts out letters and glues them on a piece of paper? 362 00:18:40,185 --> 00:18:43,154 It was so creepy. 363 00:18:43,222 --> 00:18:46,157 I was very concerned for her, 364 00:18:46,225 --> 00:18:52,596 Especially because she was about to give birth to a baby girl. 365 00:18:52,665 --> 00:18:55,933 -At the time, this was reported to the police 366 00:18:56,001 --> 00:18:59,036 And one of the detectives in the sheriff's department came 367 00:18:59,104 --> 00:19:03,774 And got the letter and processed it for fingerprinting. 368 00:19:03,843 --> 00:19:05,743 -When the detective speaks to diane, 369 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:07,545 She tells him she has no idea 370 00:19:07,613 --> 00:19:09,713 Who could have written the letter. 371 00:19:09,782 --> 00:19:12,349 But she also mentions that this isn't the first time 372 00:19:12,418 --> 00:19:16,520 She's received unwanted attention. 373 00:19:16,589 --> 00:19:18,956 -Diane gets a call at the station 374 00:19:19,025 --> 00:19:22,326 Early in the spring of 1990 375 00:19:22,394 --> 00:19:24,662 From a guy who wants to know, 376 00:19:24,664 --> 00:19:27,531 "how can I get into the television business?" 377 00:19:27,533 --> 00:19:29,299 And she actually takes some time on the phone with him. 378 00:19:29,369 --> 00:19:31,102 [ telephone rings ] 379 00:19:31,170 --> 00:19:34,538 She thinks nothing of it until he calls again the next week, 380 00:19:34,607 --> 00:19:37,508 And then he calls again the next week. 381 00:19:37,576 --> 00:19:39,643 He asks her to go to lunch with him 382 00:19:39,712 --> 00:19:43,213 And she very politely declines. 383 00:19:43,215 --> 00:19:46,517 It gets to the point where he's calling three times a week. 384 00:19:46,585 --> 00:19:47,885 [ telephones ringing ] 385 00:19:47,953 --> 00:19:49,720 -The personnel at the television station 386 00:19:49,722 --> 00:19:53,223 No longer put his phone calls through to her. 387 00:19:53,293 --> 00:19:55,726 -Then diane gets a letter from a guy 388 00:19:55,795 --> 00:19:59,663 Who identifies himself as james wickware jr. 389 00:19:59,665 --> 00:20:04,201 It says, "you are the greatest journalist in america. 390 00:20:04,270 --> 00:20:06,203 You're absolutely stunning." 391 00:20:06,272 --> 00:20:10,574 -James was infatuated with her hair, with her eyes, 392 00:20:10,643 --> 00:20:12,442 With the way she dressed, 393 00:20:12,444 --> 00:20:13,611 Her figure, 394 00:20:13,679 --> 00:20:15,479 With the way she composed herself. 395 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:18,849 He was madly in love with her, I think, in a way. 396 00:20:18,918 --> 00:20:20,751 She never responded. 397 00:20:20,820 --> 00:20:24,488 -People out there get obsessed with people on television 398 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:26,690 And they begin to imagine 399 00:20:26,692 --> 00:20:28,926 That they're having a relationship with them. 400 00:20:28,995 --> 00:20:32,095 She was very, very upset and very scared. 401 00:20:32,165 --> 00:20:35,466 Brad was trying to be stoic, let her know, 402 00:20:35,534 --> 00:20:37,969 "hey, we're in control of the situation. 403 00:20:38,037 --> 00:20:39,603 Nothing's gonna happen." 404 00:20:39,672 --> 00:20:43,941 -But that December, something alarming does happen. 405 00:20:44,010 --> 00:20:50,714 -Diane had gone to detroit for the weekend to visit her family, 406 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:56,954 And brad called her and told her that he had been up all night 407 00:20:57,023 --> 00:20:58,889 With a shotgun 408 00:20:58,958 --> 00:21:02,760 Because someone had attempted to break into the house. 409 00:21:02,828 --> 00:21:05,963 -Brad reported that there had been a break-in 410 00:21:06,031 --> 00:21:08,165 At the residence. 411 00:21:08,234 --> 00:21:09,967 -We've had our share of break-ins. 412 00:21:10,035 --> 00:21:12,069 It's a pretty common occurrence out in the country, 413 00:21:12,137 --> 00:21:15,606 Just because houses are so far apart from each other. 414 00:21:15,674 --> 00:21:17,975 But with everything else that had gone on in diane's life 415 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:20,778 Earlier that year concerning the fan, 416 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:24,281 It raised a red flag, and we were concerned about it. 417 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:29,119 -The house break-in occurred on the entry door on the east side 418 00:21:29,121 --> 00:21:30,654 Off the porch. 419 00:21:30,656 --> 00:21:33,156 Some marks around the lock area, 420 00:21:33,226 --> 00:21:35,659 Like it'd been pried at. 421 00:21:35,661 --> 00:21:39,763 -And the glass by the door is also broken. 422 00:21:39,832 --> 00:21:41,899 But nothing was taken during the break-in. 423 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:45,436 So, that alarms diane and brad because they think, 424 00:21:45,504 --> 00:21:47,938 "oh, now he's coming into the house," 425 00:21:48,007 --> 00:21:50,107 Whoever this stalker is. 426 00:21:50,175 --> 00:21:54,645 -Diane and brad immediately start taking extra precautions. 427 00:21:54,713 --> 00:21:58,248 -Diane insisted on added security at her property. 428 00:21:58,317 --> 00:21:59,817 They added more lighting. 429 00:21:59,885 --> 00:22:01,785 She would call brad when she left work 430 00:22:01,854 --> 00:22:04,655 And let him know when exactly she was going to be home, 431 00:22:04,723 --> 00:22:06,457 And that he had to be there and be outside 432 00:22:06,525 --> 00:22:08,926 Before she would get out of the vehicle. 433 00:22:08,928 --> 00:22:11,662 -After the breaking and entering happened, 434 00:22:11,731 --> 00:22:15,466 Her alert level was off the charts. 435 00:22:15,534 --> 00:22:19,537 She was very, very shaken by this. 436 00:22:19,605 --> 00:22:22,873 -Now, two months later, diane is dead. 437 00:22:22,942 --> 00:22:24,407 The question is, 438 00:22:24,409 --> 00:22:25,743 Were these disturbing incidents 439 00:22:25,811 --> 00:22:28,345 A precursor to her murder? 440 00:22:28,413 --> 00:22:31,882 One day after diane's death, an autopsy is performed 441 00:22:31,951 --> 00:22:34,818 And the detectives are counting on the medical examiner 442 00:22:34,820 --> 00:22:37,355 To provide some much-needed answers. 443 00:22:37,423 --> 00:22:42,393 -The autopsy confirmed the fact that diane had been shot twice. 444 00:22:42,461 --> 00:22:44,295 She had been shot once in the chest, 445 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:46,229 Near her heart, 446 00:22:46,231 --> 00:22:49,433 And she had received a wound in her pelvic area. 447 00:22:49,435 --> 00:22:52,503 -That first shot came from the loft, 448 00:22:52,571 --> 00:22:54,371 Ended up being the fatal shot. 449 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:55,873 [ gunshot ] 450 00:22:55,941 --> 00:23:00,777 It was a .22-caliber wound to the chest. 451 00:23:00,847 --> 00:23:05,649 You could see the trajectory of the path of the bullet. 452 00:23:05,717 --> 00:23:09,387 -Someone proceeded down the barn steps from the loft, 453 00:23:09,455 --> 00:23:11,021 Walked up to her, 454 00:23:11,090 --> 00:23:12,255 And within a matter of 3 or 4 feet, 455 00:23:12,325 --> 00:23:14,624 Shot her a second time. 456 00:23:14,694 --> 00:23:16,794 The state police came up and did measurements 457 00:23:16,862 --> 00:23:19,163 And confirmed that the second shot was from the ground. 458 00:23:21,667 --> 00:23:23,967 -The theory is that the second shot was trying 459 00:23:24,036 --> 00:23:27,738 To hit in the crotch area as an anger shot. 460 00:23:29,909 --> 00:23:31,742 -An anger shot targeting diane's 461 00:23:31,811 --> 00:23:36,547 Pelvic area suggests the killer felt hostility toward diane, 462 00:23:36,615 --> 00:23:38,949 That he knew her -- or thought he did -- 463 00:23:39,018 --> 00:23:41,352 And had some sort of ax to grind. 464 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:44,555 The "obsessed stalker" theory quickly gains traction, 465 00:23:44,623 --> 00:23:47,858 Especially with the press. 466 00:23:47,927 --> 00:23:50,160 -Diane king was one of their own. 467 00:23:50,229 --> 00:23:52,830 -We knew there was probably gonna be a media storm, 468 00:23:52,898 --> 00:23:54,098 And it was. 469 00:23:56,602 --> 00:23:58,569 -They're really pushing the stalker angle. 470 00:23:58,637 --> 00:24:00,503 They know about the letter -- 471 00:24:00,505 --> 00:24:02,172 "you should have gone to lunch with me." 472 00:24:02,241 --> 00:24:08,145 There's a tv anchorwoman being pursued by an obsessed fan. 473 00:24:08,214 --> 00:24:10,748 [ telephone rings ] like, who is that? 474 00:24:10,816 --> 00:24:13,650 And so, it became a big media event. 475 00:24:13,719 --> 00:24:16,987 So big, that it went way beyond battle creek. 476 00:24:16,989 --> 00:24:18,622 "the new york times" did stories. 477 00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:21,525 The "los angeles times" did stories. 478 00:24:21,593 --> 00:24:23,927 It spread all over the country. 479 00:24:23,929 --> 00:24:27,464 -The very next day, the news media had surrounded our office. 480 00:24:27,466 --> 00:24:29,933 I mean, we had the large vans there 481 00:24:29,935 --> 00:24:31,702 With people walking around 482 00:24:31,770 --> 00:24:34,905 And trying to talk to anybody who they saw. 483 00:24:34,974 --> 00:24:37,274 So, it really put a lot of pressure on us. 484 00:24:37,342 --> 00:24:39,777 ♪♪ 485 00:24:42,280 --> 00:24:46,349 ♪♪ 486 00:24:46,419 --> 00:24:48,118 -Four months before her murder, 487 00:24:48,187 --> 00:24:51,354 When diane king was still pregnant with her second child, 488 00:24:51,424 --> 00:24:55,558 The tv personality feared she was the target of a stalker. 489 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:57,294 At the time, 490 00:24:57,362 --> 00:24:59,563 The police investigated a series of incidents, 491 00:24:59,632 --> 00:25:02,633 Including an attempted break-in at her home 492 00:25:02,701 --> 00:25:05,836 And a bizarre letter found in her mailbox, 493 00:25:05,904 --> 00:25:08,205 But they didn't turn up anything significant 494 00:25:08,273 --> 00:25:10,841 To help them identify the culprit. 495 00:25:10,909 --> 00:25:13,344 Now the detectives take a second look 496 00:25:13,412 --> 00:25:17,247 At the starstruck fan who seemed obsessed with diane -- 497 00:25:17,316 --> 00:25:20,851 A man named james wickware jr. 498 00:25:23,322 --> 00:25:25,656 -We made contact with james wickware 499 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:29,326 And discovered that he was a 22-year-old. 500 00:25:29,394 --> 00:25:32,796 -He seems infatuated with anchorwomen on tv. 501 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:34,365 -Good afternoon. Here's the latest on the... 502 00:25:34,433 --> 00:25:37,001 -He had accumulated more than 200 signed 503 00:25:37,069 --> 00:25:40,804 Autographed pictures of people on tv. 504 00:25:40,872 --> 00:25:43,740 It was just his kind of thing. 505 00:25:43,809 --> 00:25:46,677 -It appeared that he had some developmental issues 506 00:25:46,745 --> 00:25:49,746 And was not really a threat to anyone. 507 00:25:49,815 --> 00:25:53,383 He was pretty much homebound. He didn't have an automobile. 508 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:56,453 I don't think he even knew how to drive. 509 00:25:56,522 --> 00:26:00,691 -His father provided an alibi for james wickware jr., 510 00:26:00,759 --> 00:26:02,993 Because on the night of the murder, 511 00:26:03,062 --> 00:26:08,899 He said that his son was home at 7:00 and went to bed early, 512 00:26:08,968 --> 00:26:11,902 As he did every night. 513 00:26:11,971 --> 00:26:16,006 -So, we were able to clear him as a possible suspect. 514 00:26:16,075 --> 00:26:19,776 -With james wickware cleared, the detectives shift gears. 515 00:26:19,845 --> 00:26:22,179 They return to that disturbing letter, the one 516 00:26:22,247 --> 00:26:25,282 That warned, "you should've gone to lunch with me." 517 00:26:25,350 --> 00:26:27,317 In another blow to the investigation, 518 00:26:27,386 --> 00:26:31,054 The letter reveals no usable prints. 519 00:26:31,123 --> 00:26:33,256 Four days after the murder, 520 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:36,327 As the investigators strategize about their next move, 521 00:26:36,395 --> 00:26:38,128 Diane is laid to rest... 522 00:26:38,197 --> 00:26:40,731 In a catholic ceremony interspersed 523 00:26:40,799 --> 00:26:43,601 With native american rituals. 524 00:26:44,836 --> 00:26:48,205 -I remember the drummers out in the front drumming. 525 00:26:48,207 --> 00:26:50,340 -My mom, she had her red dress on. 526 00:26:50,409 --> 00:26:54,311 In our medicine wheel, there's black, yellow, white, and red, 527 00:26:54,379 --> 00:26:57,014 So it was very -- it's very spiritual to us 528 00:26:57,082 --> 00:27:01,384 And it's a color we use for a lot. 529 00:27:01,453 --> 00:27:04,087 -In native culture, the red dress signifies 530 00:27:04,089 --> 00:27:07,624 Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. 531 00:27:07,693 --> 00:27:09,393 It's what she was buried in 532 00:27:09,461 --> 00:27:14,597 And the red dress is what that stands for. 533 00:27:14,599 --> 00:27:16,466 -In the days after the murder, 534 00:27:16,468 --> 00:27:20,137 The detectives continue to pursue any and all leads. 535 00:27:20,205 --> 00:27:23,740 K-9 tracker gary lisle and his dog, travis, 536 00:27:23,742 --> 00:27:26,676 Also return to the crime scene. 537 00:27:26,746 --> 00:27:30,647 -Gary brought his dog in to walk the same track just to see 538 00:27:30,716 --> 00:27:32,483 If they could discover, in the daylight, 539 00:27:32,551 --> 00:27:35,318 Some additional evidence. 540 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:38,121 -I started my track from the barn 541 00:27:38,190 --> 00:27:41,058 And went down the stairs and out. 542 00:27:41,060 --> 00:27:44,727 -They get to a spot in this creek that runs through there. 543 00:27:44,729 --> 00:27:49,299 And the dog is showing a lot of attention to the creek. 544 00:27:49,301 --> 00:27:52,403 -And they discovered some shiny things on the bottom 545 00:27:52,471 --> 00:27:54,537 Of this creek bed. 546 00:27:54,539 --> 00:27:56,940 The water was only maybe a foot deep. 547 00:27:57,009 --> 00:27:58,908 -You have to realize 548 00:27:58,978 --> 00:28:01,044 That it had warmed up quite a bit on that day. 549 00:28:01,113 --> 00:28:05,682 When michigan weather gets warm, the water goes back down. 550 00:28:05,750 --> 00:28:10,020 -Lo and behold, there appeared to be unspent shell casings. 551 00:28:10,089 --> 00:28:14,424 They were bullets for .22-caliber weapon. 552 00:28:14,493 --> 00:28:17,894 And searching a little further, it looked like the butt of a gun 553 00:28:17,963 --> 00:28:21,298 Was sticking up about an inch next to the side of the creek. 554 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:25,302 -It was stuck well into the creek mud. 555 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:26,837 Somebody had stepped on that thing 556 00:28:26,905 --> 00:28:28,839 To drive it down into that mud 557 00:28:28,907 --> 00:28:31,407 And pushed it as far in as they could. 558 00:28:31,477 --> 00:28:35,345 If travis had not located the spot where the gun was found, 559 00:28:35,414 --> 00:28:39,582 It'd probably been missed completely. 560 00:28:39,584 --> 00:28:41,584 -The alibi that brad gave 561 00:28:41,586 --> 00:28:43,586 That he had been out walking the same area, 562 00:28:43,656 --> 00:28:45,322 And the fact that the dog, 563 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,257 When they went back out, found no other track. 564 00:28:47,326 --> 00:28:49,993 This was the only track in the area. 565 00:28:52,131 --> 00:28:55,999 So, two and two sometimes do equal four. 566 00:28:56,068 --> 00:29:01,371 "this mother[bleep] did this," referring to brad king. 567 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:06,743 -The gun was a 511 scoremaster .22-caliber rifle, 568 00:29:06,812 --> 00:29:07,878 Bolt-action. 569 00:29:07,946 --> 00:29:10,613 A very accurate weapon. 570 00:29:10,615 --> 00:29:12,549 When they checked the rifle, 571 00:29:12,617 --> 00:29:16,019 There was an empty casing in the chamber. 572 00:29:16,088 --> 00:29:18,355 -That gun was recovered. 573 00:29:18,423 --> 00:29:21,492 The ammunition was also recovered 574 00:29:21,560 --> 00:29:24,161 And was submitted to the michigan state police crime lab 575 00:29:24,229 --> 00:29:26,229 For analysis to determine 576 00:29:26,231 --> 00:29:27,898 Whether or not there were fingerprints on the weapon 577 00:29:27,966 --> 00:29:31,434 Or the ammunition. 578 00:29:31,503 --> 00:29:34,638 We bring brad in for an interrogation. 579 00:29:34,706 --> 00:29:36,373 We told brad that we believed 580 00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:38,141 That he was the person responsible. 581 00:29:38,210 --> 00:29:40,410 When we tried to confront him, 582 00:29:40,412 --> 00:29:43,913 He just shut everything down and said he would not talk to us 583 00:29:43,983 --> 00:29:47,050 Without an attorney. 584 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:48,785 -To the outside world, 585 00:29:48,854 --> 00:29:52,789 Brad king portrayed himself as diane's loyal, loving husband. 586 00:29:52,857 --> 00:29:55,859 But what was really going on behind the scenes? 587 00:29:55,928 --> 00:29:59,362 The evidence they have against brad is purely circumstantial, 588 00:29:59,431 --> 00:30:01,931 So the investigators need to find something 589 00:30:02,001 --> 00:30:05,168 More conclusive in order to pursue him further. 590 00:30:05,170 --> 00:30:07,804 -We just went back and re-interviewed more people, 591 00:30:07,873 --> 00:30:09,872 The same people several times, 592 00:30:09,874 --> 00:30:12,108 Just to see if they remember something different, 593 00:30:12,177 --> 00:30:14,277 Or able to remember more information 594 00:30:14,279 --> 00:30:17,013 That would've helped to enhance this case. 595 00:30:17,082 --> 00:30:20,016 -Then, about two weeks into the investigation, 596 00:30:20,085 --> 00:30:21,618 There's a major breakthrough. 597 00:30:21,686 --> 00:30:23,153 -One of the things that came to light 598 00:30:23,222 --> 00:30:25,655 Actually started with a tip. 599 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:29,960 -Brad was teaching criminal justice out at the college 600 00:30:30,028 --> 00:30:31,394 In kalamazoo. 601 00:30:31,463 --> 00:30:33,664 -There was a student who reported 602 00:30:33,732 --> 00:30:37,935 That we may want to come over to the university. 603 00:30:37,937 --> 00:30:39,469 We were able to discover 604 00:30:39,538 --> 00:30:41,271 That brad king was having sexual relationships 605 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:44,574 With several of his students. 606 00:30:44,643 --> 00:30:46,409 That's a pretty big deal. 607 00:30:46,478 --> 00:30:51,581 ♪♪ 608 00:30:51,650 --> 00:30:54,651 -There was a whole series of lies that he told these women. 609 00:30:54,719 --> 00:30:57,053 -If she decided to divorce him, that would be tough. 610 00:30:57,122 --> 00:30:58,956 He'd have nothing. 611 00:30:59,024 --> 00:31:01,358 -I was screaming for him, asking, "what was going on?" 612 00:31:01,426 --> 00:31:02,993 -We would try to find more information, 613 00:31:03,061 --> 00:31:06,663 Try to verify what we had three, four layers deep. 614 00:31:06,731 --> 00:31:08,098 But brad was gone. 615 00:31:08,166 --> 00:31:10,500 [ siren wailing ] 616 00:31:13,438 --> 00:31:17,007 ♪♪ 617 00:31:17,075 --> 00:31:19,576 -Two weeks after the murder of diane king, 618 00:31:19,644 --> 00:31:21,478 The detectives learn that brad king, 619 00:31:21,546 --> 00:31:24,381 In addition to teaching at the local college, 620 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:28,551 Was deeply involved in extracurricular activities -- 621 00:31:28,553 --> 00:31:32,322 Not just sleeping with one of his students, but several. 622 00:31:35,460 --> 00:31:38,028 -They weren't long-term affairs or anything like that. 623 00:31:38,096 --> 00:31:39,396 They were what his frat brothers 624 00:31:39,464 --> 00:31:42,032 Would probably call "booty calls." 625 00:31:42,100 --> 00:31:45,068 -We contacted several of these young ladies. 626 00:31:45,136 --> 00:31:47,470 They all confirmed the fact that brad told everyone 627 00:31:47,472 --> 00:31:49,506 That he and his wife were separated. 628 00:31:49,574 --> 00:31:54,277 That's another little indication that he is being very deceptive. 629 00:31:54,279 --> 00:31:56,045 -Before the murder of his wife, 630 00:31:56,115 --> 00:31:58,515 Brad was sleeping with two students. 631 00:31:58,517 --> 00:32:02,051 One of them was a young criminal justice student, 632 00:32:02,053 --> 00:32:06,523 And the other one was a single mom, had three kids. 633 00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:10,059 There was a whole series of lies that he told these women. 634 00:32:10,129 --> 00:32:15,232 It was very pathological kind of behavior. 635 00:32:15,300 --> 00:32:18,268 -We were told that diane suspected brad 636 00:32:18,336 --> 00:32:20,704 Was sleeping around with the students. 637 00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:24,541 -She told me that she suspected brad was having an affair. 638 00:32:24,609 --> 00:32:29,079 She did mention that they were seeing a counselor, 639 00:32:29,147 --> 00:32:32,315 So I figured they were working on that. 640 00:32:32,384 --> 00:32:35,418 -But the couple was dealing with other issues, as well. 641 00:32:35,487 --> 00:32:37,320 -During the next half-hour... 642 00:32:37,389 --> 00:32:41,458 -Diane was still very ambitious, but after a period of time, 643 00:32:41,526 --> 00:32:44,427 I think that she got a little disenchanted, 644 00:32:44,496 --> 00:32:46,863 'cause she wished she could do more. 645 00:32:46,931 --> 00:32:50,867 She came up with the idea of doing a nonprofit 646 00:32:50,935 --> 00:32:53,536 Called "two worlds foundation." 647 00:32:53,605 --> 00:32:57,039 It was about native american affairs. 648 00:32:57,041 --> 00:32:59,342 -She wanted to get out videos 649 00:32:59,411 --> 00:33:03,146 And things that could be shared with all the schools, 650 00:33:03,214 --> 00:33:05,548 Debunking stereotypes and myths, 651 00:33:05,617 --> 00:33:07,918 Anything having to do with native stories. 652 00:33:07,986 --> 00:33:13,823 -She realized she no longer wanted the kind of hours 653 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:15,625 That she was putting in at the station. 654 00:33:15,694 --> 00:33:19,195 She wanted to do something she could control. 655 00:33:19,264 --> 00:33:21,131 -That means anchoring the news 656 00:33:21,199 --> 00:33:22,865 Would have to take a back seat... 657 00:33:22,867 --> 00:33:25,468 And brad would have to start contributing more 658 00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:27,337 To the family finances. 659 00:33:27,406 --> 00:33:31,007 -Brad was going to have to start teaching full time 660 00:33:31,076 --> 00:33:34,010 Before the company got launched 661 00:33:34,078 --> 00:33:37,313 And she started generating income. 662 00:33:37,315 --> 00:33:40,817 He was gonna have to become the breadwinner. 663 00:33:40,886 --> 00:33:42,885 -He didn't want that -- 664 00:33:42,955 --> 00:33:46,757 Not only because he would have to go to work full time, 665 00:33:46,825 --> 00:33:48,725 But he loses the woman 666 00:33:48,793 --> 00:33:51,361 That brings all that attention to them. 667 00:33:51,429 --> 00:33:54,164 He's not gonna be mr. Diane newton king. 668 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:56,566 He's just gonna be some schlub. 669 00:33:56,635 --> 00:34:00,837 They were arguing a lot. There was a lot of tension. 670 00:34:00,905 --> 00:34:04,041 -She had also thought about actually divorcing brad. 671 00:34:06,010 --> 00:34:08,678 -If she decided to divorce him, that would be tough. 672 00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:11,548 He'd have nothing. She'd get everything. 673 00:34:11,616 --> 00:34:13,516 -I don't think he was in love with his wife 674 00:34:13,585 --> 00:34:14,785 And he was looking for a way out. 675 00:34:14,853 --> 00:34:17,120 And when she said, "I'm gonna quit my job," 676 00:34:17,189 --> 00:34:18,789 She forced his hand. 677 00:34:18,857 --> 00:34:23,826 -Diane king's murder was cold, calculated, planned. 678 00:34:23,895 --> 00:34:26,663 -But the only evidence the investigators have 679 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,399 Is a waterlogged gun and a shell casing... 680 00:34:29,467 --> 00:34:32,469 And those haven't been linked to brad yet. 681 00:34:32,537 --> 00:34:36,672 Everything else is purely hypothetical. 682 00:34:36,742 --> 00:34:38,542 -We got together 683 00:34:38,610 --> 00:34:40,276 And decided we needed to just talk about all the things 684 00:34:40,345 --> 00:34:43,480 That we had discovered. 685 00:34:43,548 --> 00:34:46,449 -They were able to match the shell casing in the barn 686 00:34:46,518 --> 00:34:50,120 To those that were found in the creek. 687 00:34:50,188 --> 00:34:53,423 But they never recovered any prints on the gun. 688 00:34:53,492 --> 00:34:55,992 -The investigation into a possible break-in 689 00:34:56,061 --> 00:35:01,431 At their residence, it never developed to anything. 690 00:35:01,500 --> 00:35:04,767 -What they do have is a potential motive. 691 00:35:04,769 --> 00:35:07,270 -She was going to quit her job, forcing 692 00:35:07,339 --> 00:35:09,573 Brad back to a full-time job. 693 00:35:09,641 --> 00:35:12,742 He was having affairs with his students. 694 00:35:12,744 --> 00:35:15,679 So we felt that it was gonna cramp his style. 695 00:35:15,747 --> 00:35:17,514 -The sheriff's department thought 696 00:35:17,582 --> 00:35:19,582 That brad king authored the threatening letters, 697 00:35:19,584 --> 00:35:21,484 A crazed-fan-type thing, 698 00:35:21,553 --> 00:35:24,521 And staged the scene for breaking and entering. 699 00:35:24,589 --> 00:35:26,723 And he did it to establish the credibility 700 00:35:26,791 --> 00:35:29,492 That his wife, diane, was being stalked, 701 00:35:29,561 --> 00:35:32,662 And the stalker was the one who shot her. 702 00:35:32,664 --> 00:35:35,198 -They also have brad walking in the same area 703 00:35:35,267 --> 00:35:37,734 Where the gun was found in the creek. 704 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:41,237 Now the investigators need to find a way to link brad 705 00:35:41,306 --> 00:35:43,273 To that gun. 706 00:35:43,341 --> 00:35:45,508 -That weapon did not have a serial number, 707 00:35:45,577 --> 00:35:47,810 So it was hard to trace it back. 708 00:35:47,879 --> 00:35:50,012 But we were able to take the weapon 709 00:35:50,014 --> 00:35:52,749 That we found in the creek to his family, 710 00:35:52,817 --> 00:35:55,518 Who said it was very similar to one 711 00:35:55,587 --> 00:35:58,187 That their dad taught them how to shoot with. 712 00:35:58,257 --> 00:36:02,892 -That gun had been given to both brad and his brother. 713 00:36:02,961 --> 00:36:06,829 -And his mom, very reluctantly, said she believed 714 00:36:06,898 --> 00:36:10,300 That brad is the one who ended up with it. 715 00:36:10,368 --> 00:36:12,902 That was one of the pivotal moments. 716 00:36:12,971 --> 00:36:15,037 It was circumstantial evidence, obviously, 717 00:36:15,039 --> 00:36:16,907 But we had family members who would testify 718 00:36:16,975 --> 00:36:19,509 That they believed that that was the gun left to brad. 719 00:36:22,614 --> 00:36:25,949 We felt that brad was responsible 720 00:36:26,017 --> 00:36:28,485 For the murder of his wife. 721 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:30,486 -Still, it takes nearly a year 722 00:36:30,555 --> 00:36:32,923 To fully build a case against him. 723 00:36:32,991 --> 00:36:34,791 -We would try to find more information, 724 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:38,327 Try to verify what we had three, four layers deep. 725 00:36:38,329 --> 00:36:41,831 Maybe it was just because it was such a high-profile case 726 00:36:41,900 --> 00:36:43,866 That our prosecutor wanted to make sure 727 00:36:43,935 --> 00:36:47,504 That every "I" was dotted and every "t" was crossed. 728 00:36:47,572 --> 00:36:50,807 In January of '92, our prosecutor has indicated 729 00:36:50,875 --> 00:36:53,409 He was ready to issue an arrest warrant for brad king 730 00:36:53,478 --> 00:36:55,645 For the homicide of his wife. 731 00:36:55,714 --> 00:36:59,682 -But there's one thing standing in their way. 732 00:36:59,684 --> 00:37:01,083 -But brad was gone. 733 00:37:01,085 --> 00:37:03,853 ♪♪ 734 00:37:06,290 --> 00:37:09,659 ♪♪ 735 00:37:09,728 --> 00:37:11,361 -It's been nearly one year 736 00:37:11,429 --> 00:37:14,564 Since popular michigan news anchor diane king was gunned 737 00:37:14,633 --> 00:37:16,899 Down in her driveway. 738 00:37:16,901 --> 00:37:19,569 And the detectives are finally ready to arrest her husband, 739 00:37:19,637 --> 00:37:21,638 Brad, for her murder. 740 00:37:21,706 --> 00:37:26,442 But brad has other plans. 741 00:37:26,511 --> 00:37:28,277 -While the investigation was going on, 742 00:37:28,279 --> 00:37:31,514 Brad decided to leave michigan, 743 00:37:31,583 --> 00:37:34,116 And he took the kids to colorado. 744 00:37:34,118 --> 00:37:36,819 He had started a whole new life. 745 00:37:36,821 --> 00:37:38,721 -At that time, I still didn't know where my mom was. 746 00:37:38,723 --> 00:37:41,057 And, you know, being 3 years old, 747 00:37:41,125 --> 00:37:43,626 I didn't know what was really going on. 748 00:37:43,628 --> 00:37:45,762 He didn't wanna lead on that something was wrong. 749 00:37:48,667 --> 00:37:51,600 -We get ahold of the local police department out there. 750 00:37:51,602 --> 00:37:54,036 -I remember we were coming down a hill 751 00:37:54,105 --> 00:37:57,674 And there was police cars there waiting. 752 00:37:57,742 --> 00:38:02,579 I reacted like any child would, you know, scared and frightened. 753 00:38:02,647 --> 00:38:06,649 I was screaming for him, asking, "what was going on?" 754 00:38:06,718 --> 00:38:11,487 -They actually went and arrested brad king for us. 755 00:38:11,489 --> 00:38:14,090 We transported brad back to marshall, 756 00:38:14,159 --> 00:38:17,994 And I don't think brad said one word to anyone 757 00:38:18,063 --> 00:38:20,764 On the trip back from colorado. 758 00:38:20,832 --> 00:38:24,166 -Brad king is charged with one count of first-degree murder 759 00:38:24,236 --> 00:38:28,304 And one count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. 760 00:38:28,373 --> 00:38:31,373 His trial begins in November 1992, 761 00:38:31,375 --> 00:38:34,577 But the case is largely circumstantial. 762 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:36,879 -Who knows better than a former police officer 763 00:38:36,881 --> 00:38:38,781 And a man who teaches criminal justice 764 00:38:38,783 --> 00:38:41,317 How to get away with murder? 765 00:38:41,386 --> 00:38:44,454 Perhaps that is running through the minds of these jurors 766 00:38:44,522 --> 00:38:47,257 As they consider the scant physical evidence 767 00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:48,891 Against bradford king. 768 00:38:48,893 --> 00:38:52,929 -Court tv covered the brad king murder trial 769 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:55,798 From gavel to gavel. 770 00:38:55,800 --> 00:38:57,566 -It had a potential viewing audience 771 00:38:57,568 --> 00:38:59,903 Of 7 million people. 772 00:38:59,971 --> 00:39:03,673 -And what it ended up doing is producing new witnesses. 773 00:39:03,742 --> 00:39:06,943 And two of those new witnesses were cleaning ladies 774 00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:10,412 That had cleaned brad and diane king's 775 00:39:10,414 --> 00:39:12,248 First place in battle creek. 776 00:39:12,317 --> 00:39:14,050 -Can you describe the firearm 777 00:39:14,118 --> 00:39:16,486 That you saw in the king residence for us? 778 00:39:16,554 --> 00:39:20,356 -It was a .22 rifle. 779 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:25,962 -On how many occasions did you observe firearms there? 780 00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:29,032 -I can recall seeing it every time we was there. 781 00:39:31,803 --> 00:39:33,903 -It turned out to be very key 782 00:39:33,972 --> 00:39:37,340 Because of the fact they could tie the rifle to brad king, 783 00:39:37,408 --> 00:39:39,041 As being in the house, 784 00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:40,576 He did own it. 785 00:39:40,645 --> 00:39:42,712 -Even without concrete evidence, 786 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:45,848 More than 50 witnesses are called to testify. 787 00:39:45,917 --> 00:39:48,484 Brad decides not to take the stand. 788 00:39:48,486 --> 00:39:51,988 In the end, the trial lasts six weeks. 789 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:54,523 -The jury has been deliberating since last Thursday, 790 00:39:54,525 --> 00:39:56,326 Which had diane's friends, family, 791 00:39:56,394 --> 00:39:58,862 And even people here in town watching and waiting, 792 00:39:58,930 --> 00:40:01,397 Worrying bradford king might go free. 793 00:40:01,465 --> 00:40:05,668 -We, the jury, find bradford king, count one, 794 00:40:05,736 --> 00:40:08,705 Guilty of first-degree premeditated murder. 795 00:40:11,576 --> 00:40:14,344 -When the verdict came back as guilty, you could just see 796 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:15,878 It hit him hard. 797 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:18,648 He didn't expect it. 798 00:40:18,716 --> 00:40:20,683 -Brad is sentenced to life in prison 799 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:24,220 Without the possibility of parole. 800 00:40:24,289 --> 00:40:26,488 -I was asked whether or not michigan should bring back 801 00:40:26,490 --> 00:40:29,225 The death penalty and I said, "absolutely not." 802 00:40:29,293 --> 00:40:32,262 I want brad king to live to be 125 years old, 803 00:40:32,330 --> 00:40:36,499 And suffer every day of his life in that prison. 804 00:40:36,567 --> 00:40:40,770 -I do remember the last day of the trial, 805 00:40:40,839 --> 00:40:43,773 And someone taking me to say goodbye to my dad, 806 00:40:43,841 --> 00:40:47,076 Away from the cameras. 807 00:40:47,145 --> 00:40:48,911 We met him in a hallway, 808 00:40:48,980 --> 00:40:52,181 I gave him a hug, and then the officer said, 809 00:40:52,250 --> 00:40:53,950 "it's time to go." 810 00:40:54,018 --> 00:40:57,787 And that was the last I'd seen of him. 811 00:40:57,855 --> 00:41:01,924 -I just hope marler knows how much she loved him. 812 00:41:01,926 --> 00:41:05,862 And I hope kateri knows how very much she was wanted, 813 00:41:05,930 --> 00:41:10,299 And how thrilled diane was to be having a little girl. 814 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:12,735 -I'm not this kind of person that believes in ghosts, 815 00:41:12,804 --> 00:41:17,840 But diane did appear, and she was in a red dress, 816 00:41:17,908 --> 00:41:20,543 Just grinning ear to ear. 817 00:41:20,612 --> 00:41:23,213 It was almost like she was saying, 818 00:41:23,281 --> 00:41:26,949 "stop with the mourning." 819 00:41:26,951 --> 00:41:30,352 -Today, this case continues to have a profound effect 820 00:41:30,422 --> 00:41:34,624 On the investigators who worked to get justice for diane. 821 00:41:34,692 --> 00:41:38,194 -Marler... 822 00:41:38,263 --> 00:41:45,367 We never met, but I'm glad you're doing very well. 823 00:41:45,437 --> 00:41:47,770 You and your sister, both. 824 00:41:47,839 --> 00:41:50,572 I wish there was more that I could have done. 825 00:41:50,574 --> 00:41:56,045 ♪♪ 826 00:41:56,114 --> 00:41:58,515 -[ breathes deeply ] 827 00:42:01,219 --> 00:42:05,822 I think the type of work my mom was in, 828 00:42:05,890 --> 00:42:09,391 Everyone got to know her as "diane king." 829 00:42:09,393 --> 00:42:10,660 -Good night. 830 00:42:10,728 --> 00:42:13,195 -And, you know, I knew her as "mom." 831 00:42:13,197 --> 00:42:19,969 ♪♪ 832 00:42:20,037 --> 00:42:22,338 -Diane king loved the spotlight, 833 00:42:22,406 --> 00:42:24,840 But she loved being a mother more. 834 00:42:24,909 --> 00:42:28,344 Her ultimate wish was to have more time -- 835 00:42:28,412 --> 00:42:31,948 More time to spend with her children, and more time to serve 836 00:42:32,016 --> 00:42:35,618 Her native american community in a larger way. 837 00:42:35,687 --> 00:42:37,553 But that wish never came true. 838 00:42:37,622 --> 00:42:39,021 All because of greed. 839 00:42:39,090 --> 00:42:41,423 All because of selfishness. 840 00:42:41,425 --> 00:42:45,194 All because of a killer relationship.