Tracey Abbott: He would ask me, "how come you never call me? Det. Peter Van Sant: Do you think if the Alexa unit had called 911, Gretchen Anthony might be alive today? Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother. I simply went to her house. Tamara Doak: She made friends with everybody. Nancy Bercaw: We assumed that a Korean had probably killed her. So she did some research. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of the victims. And the Ray Green "Carol" got to know was not the gentle cowboy described by others. Sandra Ames: Kathy told me that she was in love with Carolyn and that her feelings were not necessarily returned. Jan 21, 2017. Did you know that was coming? Five months later, in July 1989, she pleaded guilty to harboring a criminal and suppressing evidence. Wanda Abel: I think the South Koreans were taking the attitude that this is a U.S. problem. Sandra Ames: I didn't even call. Tamara Doak: And we were just all in shock. I think she truly feared Ray. Karen Auclair: These big matches are like a reunion. We have attorneys, we have surgeons, we have electricians. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy 4 wins & 6 nominations total DANI GREEN: And I don't remember pulling the trigger. Dani refused to let anyone open it. In 2006, he also wrote the script and produced the documentary Three Days in September about the Beslan school hostage crisis, which premiered on Tribeca Film Festival. Sandra Aes: At that point, some of our students drove us to Carolyn's apartment. This isn't right.". Wanda Abel: She should be in prison. We ended up calling and we just kind of clicked off. Pete Tressler | Indiana State Police: It had a padlock on it. The officers were suspicious that something was up. Episode 9. Without incriminating statements from Patrick, the Feds were not able to press charges for perjury. And I -- I -- I think she still would be. An amazing cowboy, great part of our family. Interestingly, he seemed to do complete justice to his education with his works as he won several awards, including the Overseas Press Club award and Sigma Delta Chi Award. Portrait of a Killer S31 E23 Feb 23, 2019 A teenager said after he killed an elderly couple "it felt amazing." Now a controversial new California law could set him free at 25. It blew me away 'cause they were two good people in my mind. Tracey Abbott: They took a vacation and came back married. Korean police and press swarmed Carolyn's apartment, which had been ransacked. And put it in the toolbox where Ray's body was found. He stayed with Patrick and Ames. It was nothing short of a bombshell. Kathy Patrick was the head teacher at the English Language School in Seoul when Carolyn Abel arrived to teach there, "48 Hours" visits American murder victim's Seoul apartment. Wanda Abel: We just couldn't believe it. Notwithstanding, there is no available information regarding his parents or siblings. The South Korean government made diplomatic requests to return her to Seoul from the U.S. to face a murder charge, but hit a wall. DANI GREEN: He started to kind of crouch over and lean towards me. Sants academics saw him graduate cum laude from Washington State University in1975with a bachelors degree in communications. ", Sandra Ames: Probably [laughs]. Additionally, he has interviewed many famous celebrities such as Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Nick Nolte, as well as Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks. [3], Van Sant has co-authored the book Perfectly Executed, based on a story featured on the 48 Hours Mystery television show. ELS is the English Language School, where Bercaw met fellow teacher Carolyn Abel back in 1988. He moved to New York in 1991 and reported for CBS News magazines Street Stories until 1993, and America Tonight until 1994. "What with?" John Boatwright: Each time that she was interviewed later, she kept changing the facts to -- to limit her involvement in the murder. Marc Goldbaum is the development producer. She was doing research on things that we had discussed. Peter Van Sant: You did tell authorities at the time that you cleaned a bloody knife. Grab all the net worth details of Susan Spencer, The Net Worth, Love Life and Career of Martha Teichner. And it was pretty devastating. Nancy Bercaw: And very quickly thereafter John Boatwright walked in. Dave Warr: Had the contract to take care of the right of ways, mow the grass, take care of the ditches. DANI GREEN: And I loaded the gun and I said, what do I do? Peter Van Sant: So, do you believe this sudden move from South Korea to the United States was in a way-- an expression of consciousness of guilt? Peter Van Sant: After? The couple lived in a trailer on the land. Turns out Ray and Dani shared a single cellphone and Dani blocked Tracey's number. Which was pretty damning considering she shot a guy in the head with a .38. In addition, he was a member of the CBS News undercover investigative team that taped an indicted war criminal in Bosnia. "Carol": She was a gentle person that loved her animals. Compounding Carolyn's family's grief, Sandra Ames was released from a South Korean prison after serving just six months of her one-year sentence -- and it wasn't because of good behavior. But no, this is the truth as I lived it. Carol says Dani never told her that Ray was abusing her. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Like Sandra Ames, who requested that we alter her current appearance for this interview. And besides, there was no place for them down here anymore. Within hours, Baxter and Tressler obtained a search warrant for the box. And it appeared that she was just trying to get revenge on him for the bad breakup. Tracey remembers her father's special way with all kinds of animals growing up on their 200-acre San Antonio ranch. It didn't make sense to friends and family that Ray Green could have been killed by the family dog they knew him as a Texas cowboy who had a way with animals. Sant might be best known as the news reporter and correspondent for 48 Hours at present, but he acquired experiences from many workstations in the past. George Mann: My name is George Mann and my alias in Cowboy Action Shooting is "Angus McNasty.". DANI GREEN: He'd come up behind me and put his arm around my neck And he was squeezing me incredibly hard. Peter Van Sant: In early 2014, Dani and Ray divorced. George Mann: And one day out of the blue, I get an email. Peter Van Sant: When did Danielle come into your father's life? Then in 2012, Dani received devastating news from her Indiana family home. Dani, 22 years younger than Ray, seemed to provide the companionship he needed after losing his wife, and helped him move on. In Florida, Ray and Dani Green got involved with local Cowboy Action Shooting clubs. Wanda Abel: I honestly can't picture her old 'cause she was just always so -- so vibrant and so energetic. Tracey Abbott: They were best friends. I think she's into me." Carol: I asked him to sign something. Bob Stevens: This was the property owned by Ray and Danielle Green. Dave says Ray asked Dani if she'd seen the box. And I just -- I screamed We're just -- crying trying to figure out, I mean, how could this happen? In 1982 he moved to Dallas and worked at WFAA-TV until 1984. He quickly eliminated the U.S. military officer who was pegged as a suspect by his ex-girlfriend. Peter Van Sant: Do you think a part of you was in love with Dani? As Dani Green's trial for murder was about to begin, her defense team finds a witness who could be a game changer someone they believe will back up her claim that Ray had physically abused her. But Dani's attorney, Delmar Weldon, says the blanket tells a very different story. DET. Peter Van Sant: Who was the first person into the apartment? I did, and that was because -- I remembered putting the clean knife into the dish rack Kathy had said that that was the knife she had used to kill Carolyn. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Why? Dave Warr remembers the day Dani headed north. Sants works in CBS network helped him gather a colossal bank balance, which is more than enough for him to live life in the best possible way. And she said, "I don't know what you're talking about.". So, Ray moved to Indiana and joined Dani, living in a trailer on the large property. Wanda Abel: My dad contacting every congressman, every senator He wrote to news stations "60 Minutes" 'cause he was hoping that if that happened, then there would be more publicity, more pressure. Peter earns an estimated annual salary of $ 92,651. Peter Van Sant: Even today after all these years, 30 years, this still gets to you, doesn't it? Wanda Abel: And the damage that's been done was just so devastating. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Wanda Abel: My mother said in retrospect it was almost like she knew she didn't have a lot of time she wanted to do as much as she could in the time she had, and not waste a second. The sport calls for participants to dress in clothing of the Old West and engage in competitive speed shooting under aliases Ray was known as "Doc R. Green" and Dani went by "Dani Oakley.". A murder warrant for her arrest was issued in South Korea. It was very, very, very consistent compelling evidence that she was telling the truth. Bob Stevens, who is working on a book about the case, says he knows why. Dani said it all led up to a fatal clash early on Monday, May 26 Memorial Day. Tomoyuki Ayagaki [translated]: She's always -- cheerful. Karen Auclair: Dani said that her dog killed Ray. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother. Peter Van Sant was named a correspondent for 48 Hours in December 1998. Days later, Patrick led a memorial service for Carolyn. Patrick returned home to Washington state, but Ames was still in Seoul. John Boatwright: Because there was no signs of forced entry into the apartment. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. As Boatwright asked her for more details, she told a new story. But little did we know that the enemy was inside that staff room with us. Peter Van Sant: Why would she do that? 48 Hours: Created by Judy Tygard. . Peter Van Sant: Who do you believe held the knife and murdered Carolyn Abel? Sandra Ames: Kathy was very upset, convinced that something had happened to Carolyn. there was no jurisdiction to arrest her for murder And that's what pushed my family to say, "Wait a minute. DANI GREEN: He came in and he laid right on top of me. They set up traps and this gator was so big it would break the traps. Then, Bercaw took a phone call in the teachers' lounge that moved the investigation in a whole new direction. Peter Van Sant So you've offered to place your body in various positions as she takes us through what happened. DANI GREEN: Yes. and I was working through my mind, "What would I do if I saw this person or if she showed up at my house?". Dawn Owen: We have competitors from every walks of life. [2][3], After graduation Van Sant worked for KAPY-LP in Port Angeles, WA. Peter Van Sant: Even now thinking about it, you tear up a bit. How will Sandra and Kathy ever recover from the shock of seeing their dead friend? Bob Stevens: The parents owned 300 acres up in a mountain. Peter Van Sant [reading email between George and Dani]: "Curled up by a fire under a blanket with nothing on underneath the blanket sipping on hot chocolate. Peter has an estimated net worth of $ 1.7 million. Kathy knew she did it, so she had to suspect that sooner or later somebody was going to put it together or that Sandra was going to crack and tell on her. George Mann had known the Greens for years. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Peter Van Sant reports. The horsing market fell apart, dressage fell apart. For her part in the alleged crimes, Sandra Ames was sentenced to one year in prison. Wanda Abel holds one of the last pictures taken of her sister, Carolyn. Heartbreak spilled over to Dani's side of the family as well. I'm kind of gasping for air and he's, like, "I just wanted to hug you." That restlessness compelled Carolyn to join the Peace Corps after college, serving in Nepal where she taught English. Peter turned 68 years old on Feb 21, 1953. Kathy Patrick: No! Dani and Ray caught a break when they were hired by their own neighborhood to become landscapers. Tracey Abbott: There was a pretty big settlement that he had gotten. Peter Van Sant is an American television Journalist of 48 Hours at CBS News in New York City, New York, United States. He took five bullets to the torso. Korean police and press swarmed the apartment, which had been ransacked. View the profiles of people named Peter van Sant. She was like, "OK". 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