Ep 21. The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man
- January 31, 2015
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6.3 (8)
In season 28 episode 21 of 48 Hours Mystery titled "The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man," the show delves into the twisted case of a wealthy business executive who is accused of hiring a hitman to kill his wife.
The episode begins by introducing us to the victim, a beautiful and successful model named Nancy Pfister. Nancy had recently returned to Aspen, Colorado, where she owned a home, after spending a few years traveling the world for work. She was well-known in the ski town and had many friends in its social circles.
However, Nancy's idyllic life was shattered when she was found dead in her home in February of 2014. She had been bludgeoned to death with a hammer, and her body was stuffed inside a closet.
Investigators soon found that Nancy had been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with a couple, William and Nancy Styler, over renovations done on her home. The Stylers were eventually arrested and charged with Nancy's murder.
However, the case takes a surprising turn when it is revealed that the Stylers had allegedly been hired by Nancy's former boyfriend, a wealthy businessman named Trey Styler (no relation to William and Nancy). Trey had recently married a young Russian woman named Elisa, and they were living the high life in Aspen with Trey's fortune.
48 Hours Mystery uncovers the sordid details of Nancy's relationships with Trey and Elisa, including allegations of violence and manipulation. It also explores the Stylers' claims that Trey had promised them a large sum of money to kill Nancy so that he could collect on her life insurance policy.
The episode follows the trial of all three suspects and delves into the complex web of lies and deceit that was woven in the lead-up to Nancy's murder. It also sheds light on the darker side of Aspen's wealthy elite and the lengths they will go to protect their status and wealth.
Ultimately, "The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man" is a gripping true-crime tale of greed, betrayal, and murder that will have viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
