Ep 5. Paging Dr. Essa

Paging Dr. Essa is the fifth episode of the fourth season of True Crime with Aphrodite Jones. The episode revolves around the disturbing case of Dr. Ehab Sadek Essa, a renowned urologist from Long Island who was convicted of murder in 2015.

Aphrodite Jones takes the viewers through the case by interviewing people who were involved in the trial, including the detectives who investigated the case, the jurors who decided the verdict, and the family members of the victim.

The story begins with the disappearance of Dr. Essa's wife, thirty-five-year-old mother of two, Tomomi Hanamure in 2010. Tomomi was a successful pharmaceutical executive who had a promising future ahead of her. At the time of her disappearance, Tomomi and Dr. Essa had been married for five years.

The investigation into Tomomi's disappearance initially did not go anywhere, as Dr. Essa claimed that his wife had gone back to Japan to visit her sick mother. However, her family in Japan had no clue as to her whereabouts. As the investigation continued, it was discovered that Dr. Essa had purchased a plane ticket for Tomomi to fly to Egypt, where she was supposed to have business meetings.

It was soon discovered that Dr. Essa was having an affair with Evana Roth, one of his patients, and that he had even asked her to marry him six months before Tomomi disappeared. Evana claimed that Dr. Essa had wanted to be with her, and that he had been unhappy in his marriage.

Aphrodite Jones provides viewers with a glimpse into Dr. Essa's life, and it becomes apparent that he was not the man he portrayed himself to be. Dr. Essa had a history of domestic violence and had been involved in a string of affairs with his patients, including one whom he impregnated.

Dr. Essa's trial was full of twists and turns, with his defense team claiming that Tomomi may have been abducted by terrorists in Egypt. However, the prosecution was able to present a strong case that Tomomi's disappearance was a premeditated murder, and that Dr. Essa was the perpetrator.

Throughout the episode, Aphrodite Jones delves into the intricacies of the case, highlighting the crucial pieces of evidence that led to Dr. Essa's conviction, including DNA found on duct tape used to bind Tomomi's hands, a witness who saw Dr. Essa carrying a large suitcase, and testimony from Dr. Essa's colleagues who spoke about his bizarre behavior leading up to Tomomi's disappearance.

True Crime with Aphrodite Jones – Paging Dr. Essa is a gripping episode that takes viewers deep into the mind of a man who had everything but was willing to throw it all away for a chance at an illicit affair. It's a cautionary tale about the danger of unchecked impulses and how they can lead to the most horrific of consequences.