Ep. 11: Toni Henthorn

This week, my friend James joins me to talk about the chilling and tragic death of Toni Bertolet Henthorn, a beloved doctor who fell to her death during what was supposed to be a romantic anniversary hike. But as we dig deeper, it becomes clear that her husband Harold had more than just a scenic walk planned. From secret life insurance policies to a suspiciously similar incident years earlier, this case is full of red flags and jaw-dropping twists. James and I try to make sense of it all while honoring Toni’s memory and the strength of her family. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride through the Rockies.

 

Sources

• ABC News. Colorado man who pushed wife off cliff exposed after decades of deceit. https://abcnews.go.com/US/colorado-man-pushing-wife-off-cliff-exposed-decades/story?id=118482217

• 20/20: “Mountain of Lies” episode (ABC News)

• Denver7. Murder trial evidence documents Harold Henthorn’s elaborate plot to shove wife from cliff at RMNP. https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/murder-trial-evidence-documents-harold-henthorns-elaborate-plot-to-shove-wife-from-cliff-at-rmnp

• Denver Post. 10-year-old Henthorn daughter now ward of uncle. https://www.denverpost.com/2015/12/23/10-year-old-henthorn-daughter-now-ward-of-uncle/

• Horan & McConaty. Obituary for Toni Henthorn. https://www.horancares.com/obituaries/toni-henthorn

• In Memory of Toni. University of Mississippi Foundation. https://www.umfoundation.com/2016/02/26/in-memory-of-toni/

• Justice.gov. Harold Henthorn arrested for first degree murder related to death of wife in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/harold-henthorn-arrested-first-degree-murder-related-death-wife-rocky-mountain-national

• NBC News. Toni’s family addresses judge at Harold Henthorn’s sentencing. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/toni-s-family-addresses-judge-harold-henthorn-s-sentencing-n526801

• Sportskeeda. 5 chilling details about Toni Henthorn’s murder. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/5-chilling-details-toni-henthorn-s-murder

• Sportskeeda. Where is Harold Henthorn now? Details explored ahead of 20/20 on ABC. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/where-harold-henthorn-now-details-explored-ahead-20-20-abc

• Westword. Harold Henthorn may have tried to kill wife before fatal hike marked with “X,” docs say. https://www.westword.com/news/harold-henthorn-may-have-tried-to-kill-wife-before-fatal-hike-marked-with-x-docs-say-6051753