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Post Mortem | The Survivor Story of Hannah Pettey
In this episode of Post Mortem, 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with Ann Marie Green about the attempted murder of Hannah Pettey, who incredibly survived after being poisoned with lead. They discuss the details of the case, the investigation, and the subsequent trial of Hannah's husband, Brian.
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In a gripping episode of Post Mortem, 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales sits down with Ann Marie Green to unravel the shocking story of Hannah Pettey, a young Alabama mother who miraculously survived an attempted murder by lead poisoning. The conversation delves into the harrowing details of Hannah's ordeal, the complex investigation that followed, and the eventual conviction of her husband, Brian.
A Mother on the Brink of Death
The story begins in January 2022, when 22-year-old Hannah Pettey, a mother of two, was admitted to the hospital after six months of suspicious symptoms. Doctors delivered a grim prognosis: Hannah had mere hours to live. Investigators quickly suspected poisoning and focused on two primary suspects: Hannah's mother, Nicole, and her husband, Brian. Natalie Morales admits to flip-flopping between the two suspects as she watched the episode, a testament to the complexity of the case.
Ann Marie Green explains that the 48 Hours team had extensive access to both Hannah and her mother, Nicole, as well as Brian. This access, spanning a couple of years, allowed them to witness Hannah's evolution and change throughout the ordeal. The rarity of having a survivor in such a case allowed for direct interviews, providing invaluable insight into Hannah's experience.
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