Introducing: Trace of Suspicion

About this episode

The episode explores the suspicious death of Marine Todd Sommer and the ensuing investigation into his widow Cindy.

After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast. Follow and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Early access for Dateline Premium Subscribers begins Tuesday, March 3rd.

People in this episode

Host: Josh Mankiewicz

Guest: Cindy

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• life insurance
• criminal case
• suspicion
• interview
• true crime

Keywords

• Todd Sommer
• Cindy
• arsenic
• life insurance
• murder
• Dateline
• Josh Mankiewicz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dateline, NBC News

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