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The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey

January 12, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Narrative true crime documentary in the style of a 48 Hours episode, blending interviews, reenactments, and archival footage to recount a real-life poisoning case.
  • The Key Players:
    • Hannah Petty: Young mother and survivor, central victim who testifies against her husband.
    • Brian Mann: Chiropractor husband, accused poisoner, convicted of attempted murder.
    • Nicole Petty: Hannah's devoted mother, key advocate who rushes her to the hospital.
    • Lt. Alan McDermott: Lead detective whose persistence uncovers the lead source.
    • Anne-Marie Green: CBS reporter narrating and interviewing.
  • The Vibe: Intense and suspenseful, with heartbreaking emotion, family betrayal, and triumphant justice—gripping like a thriller but rooted in real domestic abuse.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (02:43) **Hannah's Mysterious Illness Begins**
  • 2 (04:36) **Hospital Seizure and Near-Death Crisis**
  • 3 (06:08) **Lead Poisoning Diagnosis**
  • 4 (07:16) **Hannah and Brian's Marriage Background**
  • 5 (14:31) **Investigation Targets Supplements**
  • 6 (21:00) **Childhood Illness Parallels and Hannah's Recovery**
  • 7 (27:20) **Police Probe Deepens**

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Show Notes

When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. Anne-Marie Green reports.

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