48 Hours

Kiss of Death and the Google Exec

April 22, 2026·46 min·7-min readnarrativetrue crime
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The episode investigates the mysterious death of Google executive Forrest Hayes aboard his yacht in Santa Cruz, revealing a tragic intersection of wealth, addiction, and secrecy, culminating in the arrest and conviction of his companion, Alix Tichelman, for involuntary manslaughter. The c

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Forrest HayesAlix TichelmanMaureen MaherSteve ClarkRafael VasquezDean RyopelChad Cornell

Companies

Google XSeekingArrangement.com

Topics

AddictionCriminal JusticeForensicsInvestigative JournalismMental HealthTrue Crime

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