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202550 minPGdocumentary

A Deadly Obsession

202550 minPGdocumentary

In 1996, the disappearance of a Delaware woman leads investigators to suspect her married ex-lover while the FBI attempts to solve the case without a body.

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A Deadly Obsession

2025• 50 minPG

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In 1996, the disappearance of a Delaware woman leads investigators to suspect her married ex-lover while the FBI attempts to solve the case without a body.

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In 1996, the disappearance of Delaware resident Tara McCabe prompts an extensive investigation that reveals her hidden life. Authorities focus on her affluent, married ex-lover, but the case becomes increasingly complex due to the absence of a murder weapon and McCabe's body. The Federal Bureau of Investigation intervenes, employing tactics to turn family members against each other in pursuit of the truth. Directed by David Haycox, this documentary examines the intricate challenges faced by law enforcement in solving a perplexing case of missing persons.

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