Millionaire Murders — S1E10
Self-Made and Murdered
In December 2000, Mike went out onto the lake and never returned. It was thought he drowned and was eaten by alligators. His wife and her new husband lived lavishly off his hefty insurance payout. Mike's mother knew something wasn't right.
More from Season 1
Episode 1
The Earl and the Playboy Model
When Anthony Ashley-Cooper disappeared in 2005, family feared that he had been kidnapped, but evidence confirmed that he had been murdered.
Episode 2
Death of a Dynasty
Alex and Maggie Murdaugh lived a lavish lifestyle, at their sprawling country estate in Moselle. In 2011, that dynasty would begin to crumble.
Episode 3
Money Means Motive
David Tronnes meets Shanti Cooper online and moves to Orlando, purchasing a house in cash. In 2018, David finds Shanti unresponsive. It is clear this is not an accidental death.
Episode 4
Rags to Riches: The Missing Millionaire
Abraham Shakespeare won $30M in 2006 but faced leeches exploiting his generosity. Dee Dee Moore befriended him, gained control of his assets, and murdered him in 2009. A tragic tale of greed and betrayal.
Episode 5
The Reclusive Millionaire
When William Saunderson-Smith was found bludgeoned to death in 2011, police discovered cash stuffed in bags and sixty-seven different mobile phones.
Episode 6
Ninja Murders
The Billings were a wealthy couple - Byrd was an entrepreneur and Melanie was a stay-at-home mum, raising sixteen children. In 2009, intruders entered the home and shot both at close range.
