The chilling case of Hannah Pettey, a young woman who nearly died from poisoning, has left investigators with more questions than answers. The tragedy befell her in Alabama, and the authorities are now focused on two people she trusted most - her husband and best friend.
As CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports, the investigation into Hannah's death has revealed a web of deceit and manipulation. It appears that both suspects had motive to harm her, but it's unclear who was behind the poisoning.
Hannah, 31, was found in a coma at a hospital in Alabama after she ingested a mysterious substance. Her husband, Christopher Pettey, reported her unresponsive and called for help. Initially, he claimed they were together when Hannah drank the poison, but as investigators dug deeper, inconsistencies emerged.
The couple's relationship seemed idyllic on social media, with posts of love and happiness from both parties. However, friends and family describe a more complicated dynamic, with some saying Hannah was considering ending her marriage.
Meanwhile, best friend Emily Mitchell was also in close proximity to Hannah during the fateful evening. The two had been inseparable since high school and were supposed to celebrate their 30th birthdays together that night.
Mitchell's alibi has raised suspicions among investigators, who are now trying to piece together a timeline of events leading up to Hannah's poisoning. As they continue to question both suspects, it becomes increasingly clear that nothing is as it seems in this tragic case.
The investigation into Hannah Pettey's death serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gaslighting - manipulating someone into doubting their own perceptions or sanity. The effects can be catastrophic, leaving victims feeling isolated and vulnerable.
With each new twist and turn, Anne-Marie Green's in-depth reporting sheds light on this harrowing case, providing a glimpse into the complex world of relationships, lies, and deceit that led to Hannah's near-fatal poisoning.
As CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports, the investigation into Hannah's death has revealed a web of deceit and manipulation. It appears that both suspects had motive to harm her, but it's unclear who was behind the poisoning.
Hannah, 31, was found in a coma at a hospital in Alabama after she ingested a mysterious substance. Her husband, Christopher Pettey, reported her unresponsive and called for help. Initially, he claimed they were together when Hannah drank the poison, but as investigators dug deeper, inconsistencies emerged.
The couple's relationship seemed idyllic on social media, with posts of love and happiness from both parties. However, friends and family describe a more complicated dynamic, with some saying Hannah was considering ending her marriage.
Meanwhile, best friend Emily Mitchell was also in close proximity to Hannah during the fateful evening. The two had been inseparable since high school and were supposed to celebrate their 30th birthdays together that night.
Mitchell's alibi has raised suspicions among investigators, who are now trying to piece together a timeline of events leading up to Hannah's poisoning. As they continue to question both suspects, it becomes increasingly clear that nothing is as it seems in this tragic case.
The investigation into Hannah Pettey's death serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gaslighting - manipulating someone into doubting their own perceptions or sanity. The effects can be catastrophic, leaving victims feeling isolated and vulnerable.
With each new twist and turn, Anne-Marie Green's in-depth reporting sheds light on this harrowing case, providing a glimpse into the complex world of relationships, lies, and deceit that led to Hannah's near-fatal poisoning.
. The way it seems like both suspects had motive and means to harm Hannah, but you can't quite put your finger on who did what... it's like trying to figure out whodunit in Clue 
. And the fact that they both presented this perfect facade on social media, but behind closed doors... ugh, it's just so messed up 
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. Like, how far can someone take manipulating someone into doubting their own sanity? It's like something out of a psychological thriller movie or a dark TV show like Big Little Lies or The Sinner... which one would I bet on as the inspiration for this case? 
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The fact that they were "inseparable" since high school makes me think there's more to their friendship than meets the eye. What's really going on between Emily and Hannah? And what about Christopher - is he hiding something? 
I need some sources to back this up, you know? 
The fact that it was your husband and best friend who were involved takes the cake - they're supposed to be your rock, not your potential killers 
. It's like, how do you even go from being this loving couple to someone who's manipulating and poisoning each other? 
. Will we ever get the truth behind what happened? And what about Hannah's 30th birthday celebration - was that just a coincidence or was it planned by one of them? 
Either way, I hope justice is served and these two are held accountable for their actions 
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. These two were posting lovey-dovey pics and updates left and right, but I guess that's just a bunch of BS 
This whole thing is giving me major drama queen vibes...
! And don't even get me started on Emily Mitchell's suspicious alibi... it's like they're trying to hide something 
. The more I read about this case, the more I'm convinced that gaslighting is just too common in our society 
. But seriously, this case is giving me the creeps 
what happened behind those closed doors? 
I feel bad for Hannah, her hubby & bestie, all of them. 
2 ppl u trust can do that to u? 
no wonder she was thinkin' of endin' her marraige 
I feel bad for Christopher Pettey, his story is getting totally bashed online. Like, he's just trying to cope with the loss of his wife, right? 
And the gaslighting part, oh my gosh, it's like they thought they could control her thoughts and actions. It's like something out of a movie 
like everything was perfect in their little bubble. But behind the scenes... yikes! 
Poisoning, right? And it's like, they're both suspects now? 
. poor hannah, she deserved better 
. I wonder who's gonna come out on top in this investigation 
Emily Mitchell's story keeps changing like she's trying to rewrite her own timeline. And don't even get me started on the 'idyllic relationship' posts online - it sounds like they were just trying to cover their tracks. 