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Cheat Date with HULU: Little Miss Innocent

·1 hr 48 min·5 clips

Katie Conley laughs when asked if she murdered Mary, revealing a bizarre reaction that fuels suspicion.

This episode is a companion discussion to the Hulu documentary "Little Miss Innocent," covering the murder of Mary Yoder, a chiropractor from upstate New York. Hosts Kimberly and Katie analyze the documentary, which provides more human-interest interviews than the prior Dateline episode "Poison Twist." They position this as essential listening for those already familiar with the basic case details. The documentary features interviews with the primary suspect, Katie Conley, who was the ex-girlfriend of Mary's son, Adam. It includes voicemails from Mary to her husband, Bill, as she fell ill, describing severe stomach issues. Katie Conley claims her relationship with Adam was toxic, citing intense love letters and a list of promises from him that included giving her a present every day. She alleges Adam sexually assaulted and strangled her during a blackout, leading her to report him to police, who conducted a recorded phone call where he denied the allegations. After Mary's death, an anonymous letter sent to the medical examiner claimed the poison colchicine was in Adam's car and that he was responsible. A memorable small-town segment shows locals at a diner and gas station sharing strong opinions, with one man calling the crime "diabolical." The documentary reveals Bill Yoder called a hair salon to cancel Mary's appointments the day after she died, which the stylist, Wendy, found suspicious. Katie Conley states Adam threatened her after the murder, saying if anyone got in trouble it would be her and he would "watch her burn." Adam's own sister describes him as toxic and having serious anger issues, particularly when drinking. The hosts note Katie Conley's demeanor is often meek and polite, which contrasts with expectations of a murderer. They discuss the complexity of the case, where evidence seems to point in multiple directions between Katie and Adam. The documentary uses blurry reenactments and stylized animations in its introduction. The tone is conversational and analytical as the hosts dissect the documentary's new information alongside their prior knowledge. Listeners who enjoy deep dives into true crime documentaries and analyzing conflicting evidence will appreciate this episode. Those who prefer straightforward narrative storytelling or have no prior knowledge of the case might find it confusing.

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A grim family tangle with enough side-eye to keep it human.

Kimberly and Katie's cheat-date detour into Hulu's three-part Little Miss Innocent works less because it uncovers something brand new than because it keeps pulling the family's damage back into view.

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