Ep 38. Kiss of Death and the Google Exec
- May 26, 2015
When Forrest Hayes, a top executive at Google, was found dead on his yacht in Santa Cruz, California, it sparked a media frenzy and a host of theories about what happened to him. In this episode of 48 Hours Mystery, entitled "Kiss of Death and the Google Exec," the show takes a closer look at the case and the events that led up to Hayes' untimely death.
Through interviews with law enforcement officials, friends, and family members, as well as extensive footage from the investigation, the episode delves deeply into the details surrounding the case. Early on, it becomes clear that Hayes had a complicated personal life, involving multiple women and a history of drug use.
The episode follows the police in their search for answers, including interviews with Hayes' married girlfriend, who was with him on the night of his death. They also talked to people who were on the yacht that night, as well as Hayes' family and colleagues at Google.
As the investigation unfolds, more details emerge about the events leading up to Hayes' death, including the fact that he had arranged a meeting with a young escort just hours before he died. The police then work harder to find out who the escort was, as the search for the killer gets more intense by the day.
The show offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the case, highlighting the complexity of the investigation process and the many layers of the story. In addition to the interviews, 48 Hours Mystery also features a wide range of footage from the crime scene, which gives viewers a sense of the atmosphere surrounding the event and the urgency of the case.
Overall, "Kiss of Death and the Google Exec" is a gripping and fascinating look at the tragic events surrounding Forrest Hayes' untimely death. The episode offers a nuanced and in-depth exploration of the case, highlighting the many challenges investigators faced in trying to find out what really happened on that yacht in Santa Cruz. For fans of true crime and mystery, this episode is a must-see.
