48 Hours

The Survivor Story of Hannah Pettey

September 7, 2026·40 min·7-min readnarrativetrue crime
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A young woman's near-fatal lead poisoning unravels a harrowing story of spousal abuse, attempted murder, and gaslighting, culminating in the conviction of her chiropractor husband who sought a $5 million life insurance payout. The case underscores how domestic violence can escalate to lif

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People

Hannah PettyBrian MannNicole PettyAlan McDiarmidDanny HillGarrick VickeryChad Morgan

Companies

UAB Hospital

Topics

Cold CasesCriminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismTrue Crime

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