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Dead in the Vineyard: The Unsolved Murder That Shook Napa

Dead in the Vineyard: The Unsolved Murder That Shook Napa

著者： Willa Bob
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概要

Napa Valley is known for its sun-drenched vineyards, world-class wines, and postcard-perfect charm—where million-dollar estates sit alongside family-run farms, and tourists flock for the ultimate luxury escape. But beneath the glossy surface of this idyllic wine country lies a dark, unsolved mystery that has haunted locals for decades.

In the summer of 1987, a beloved winery heir was found dead in the heart of his family’s vineyard, a single gunshot wound to the chest. No weapon was ever recovered. No forced entry. No ransom note. The case was quickly labeled a homicide—but leads dried up fast, and suspects vanished into the valley’s tight-knit, secretive community. Was it a business rival, a scorned lover, or someone closer to home?

Each week on Dead in the Vineyard, we dig into the cold case that turned Napa’s paradise into a place of paranoia. We interview retired detectives who never closed the file, locals who saw something they weren’t supposed to, and family members still searching for answers. We’ll peel back the layers of wealth, power, and hidden grudges that define this iconic region—and ask the question no one wants to face: what happens when the perfect small town hides a perfect crime?

If you love true crime that’s steeped in atmosphere, twists you won’t see coming, and a setting as compelling as the mystery itself—this is the podcast for you.

Warning: This series contains discussions of violence and sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised.

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  • 1 Episode : The Body in the Vines

    1 Episode : The Body in the Vines
    2025/12/24

    Episode 1: The Body in the Vines – Show Notes

    Air Date: [2025.12.25]

    Runtime: 7:50

    Host: [Onism Podcasting]

    Key Details

    • Case Focus: The 1987 unsolved murder of Ethan Hale, 28-year-old heir to Hale Family Vineyard in Napa Valley.

    • Crime Scene: Discovered at dawn on July 15, 1987, in cabernet sauvignon vine rows by a farmhand checking irrigation lines.

    • Critical Evidence: Single gunshot wound to the chest; no forced entry, weapon, or ransom note; a crumpled vintage wine label clutched in Ethan’s hand.

    • Forensic Limitation: 1980s forensics left key evidence untested, hindering the investigation.

    Featured Interviewees

    1. Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Maria Gonzalez – First on the scene; shares initial observations of the crime scene and the chaotic immediate response.

    2. Clara Bennett – Local Napa resident; reports seeing a mysterious black sedan speeding away from the vineyard the night before the murder.

    3. [Optional: Hale Family Friend/Employee] – Speaks to Ethan’s reputation as a visionary for the family business and tensions within the Hale household.

    Episode Timeline

    • 00:00–01:30: Opening – 911 call audio from the farmhand who discovered Ethan’s body; host sets the scene of Napa Valley’s idyllic facade and the crime that shattered it.

    • 01:31–03:45: Crime Scene Deep Dive – Deputy Gonzalez walks through the initial investigation, evidence collection, and missing leads.

    • 03:46–5:20: Witness Account – Clara Bennett details the black sedan sighting and the valley’s culture of silence.

    • 5:21–6:10: Motive Exploration – Tensions between Ethan and his father over the vineyard’s future; business rivals who stood to gain from his death.

    • 6:10–7:50: Closing – Host teases unresolved questions (the wine label’s significance, the valley’s code of silence) and previews next episode’s deep dive into the Hale family’s secrets.

    Credits

    • Music: [Willa Bame] – Original score featuring subtle vineyard-inspired instrumentals (acoustic guitar, distant piano) to set the tone.

    • Production: [Vibon]

    Next Episode Teaser

    Episode 2: The Hale Family Secrets – We dig into the fractured relationship between Ethan and his father, uncover hidden family conflicts, and investigate whether someone close to home had a motive to kill.
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