Crimes of the Past

The Scherer Family Double Homicide: Inside the Shocking Murder Case, Evidence, and Trial Verdict

Joyce Season 1 Episode 74

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  In 2008, Pleasanton, California, was rocked by the brutal murders of Ernest and Charlene Scherer. The couple was found dead in their home, the scene staged to look like a burglary. Detectives soon uncovered financial troubles, gambling debts, and a hidden motive for greed. Their son, professional poker player Ernie Scherer III, became the prime suspect. Built on circumstantial evidence, inheritance disputes, and behavioral clues, the case revealed a chilling story of deception and betrayal within a family. 

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