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The Devil's Twin

November 16, 2013 7:55 PM

A young mother is dead and identical brothers twins are the suspects. Did studying TV shows help them nearly pull off the perfect crime? Erin Moriarty reports

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by staytrueblue November 19, 2013 5:27 PM EST
Same story. Different faces. Tragic Outcome.
Women when he wants to let go.. let him go. It's not worth your life or the life of your children.
Hope this story does not have to be presented time and again for other people to learn the lesson it's intended to teach.
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by kem27 November 19, 2013 1:32 PM EST
Lets hope Heathers Father is at each parole hearing!
Lets hope they never let him out! maybe he'll get in trouble inside, and add years to his sentence.
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by Jinka1950 November 18, 2013 10:50 PM EST
agree with everyone one way or the other...However, more disturbing is
Ms. Moriarty's cadaverous appearance. No joke, that gal needs to eat.
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by Aggie48 November 18, 2013 10:04 PM EST
just a punks
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by talita-koomi November 18, 2013 9:36 PM EST
Ladies, take note: The MOST dangerous time for domestic violence is when you are leaving the relationship.
If you are the one moving out, pack up your things at a time you know he will not be home and is very unlikely to show up unexpectedly, and have a couple friends with you or the police standing by. If he's moving- don't be there alone with him.

If you must meet with him DO NOT go to his home or anywhere except inside (not the parking lot!) a public place. Take a friend with you or have one nearby. Do not go for a "quick ride" with him. Make sure family and friends know your daily schedule and have them check in with you regularly. As we have seen, having your children with you is no deterrent and may place them in danger; their presence will not protect you.

TRUST your gut!! If you have even the slightest inkling that your partner may try to harm you, if he has threatened you (even when drunk), if he's obsessed with money and angry over child-support or the divorce settlement, let people know. Keep a diary of the things he says. Record his calls. Let the police know that you are afraid for your safety- even if he's never been violent before. You can't be TOO cautious. Don't talk yourself out of being careful. As women, we always want to believe the best about the people we have loved, but your life may depend upon the skill of being vigilant and a bit suspicious.
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by gebobs62 November 18, 2013 9:13 PM EST
Forget lie detector tests. They are worthless.
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by Eccentricity001 November 18, 2013 7:41 PM EST
I know Defense Attorneys have to defend their clients....but do they have to lie?! The look on his partner's face shows she didn't believe his story.
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by RedPhx November 18, 2013 12:44 PM EST
One thing I'm struggling with is the fact that there was zero hard evidence. I agree with the 2 jurors that held out for the first trial. I wouldn't be able to convict a person of first degree murder if I don't know he did it. You can't convict someone on "belief" Even if he did murder her, they didn't have proof.

Watching CSI has nothing to do with anything. That is like blaming gun violence on video games. And I get very upset when I hear detectives say the case "hits close to home" since it involved the murder of a police officer's daughter. It shouldn't matter. ALL crimes should be considered priority, regardless of the association with law enforcement.
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by jbrauteur November 18, 2013 1:05 AM EST
David got 12 years in his plea deal but with good behavior will serve about 6 or 7 years which is a real bargain given his responsibility in the murder and his not trying to save Heather at the last minute. Dan of course thought he was the smartest guy in the room and would have skated if the prosecutor had not put david's wife in prison for awhile which is why I think he finally came around to get the best deal that he could. Why people kill to avoid paying child support and don't think about the consequences if they get caught is mind boggling. Dan would have paid a meager sum as he was in poor financial straits anyway.
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by nagisachan90 November 17, 2013 7:05 PM EST
As usual, 48 hours presented a wonderful investigative show. I felt so sorry for Heather's parents and family.
I also want to say thanks to the DA(s), detectives and all law enforecement personel that helped to convict Dan
Dewilde. This show never fails to report a story in a way that always allows me to feel what it might be like for each person that is involved in a situation like this. From the saddness of loved ones to the determination of the advocates that work so hard to bring justice. Thank you 48hrs....for another great show.
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