The Contentious Death of Mark Dugas, Part Two

Murder, She Told

Kristen Seavey

True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

2004 - Waldoboro, Maine. In June of 2004, 39-year-old Mark Dugas was stabbed with a kitchen knife in his home by his wife, Amy Dugas in front of her son. Though she claimed the incident happened in self-defense, she was arrested and charged with his murder. Mark’s family and friends were determined to bring the truth to light: that Mark's death was the result of escalating domestic violence. As the midcoast Maine community rallied together to bring awareness to a side of domestic violence not often seen, a contentious trial unfolded in the courthouse. In this episode, you’ll hear from a member of the jury who said they didn’t get the full story during the trial; and what they didn’t know had a huge impact on the verdict. This is part 2 of 2 of Mark Dugas’ story. Detailed sources can be found on murdershetold.com Connect on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram @murdershetoldpodcast Support the show here If you or somebody you know feel unsafe at home, or you experience violence in your relationship, it's never too late to get help. Please reach out to your local crisis center, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE to get help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm Kristen Ceevy, this is Murder She Told.
0:19.4	This is part two of the Mark Dugas story.
0:22.3	If you haven't listened to part one, I suggest going back and starting with that one first.
0:26.9	This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence.
0:30.2	Please listen with care.
0:31.8	If you or someone you know are feeling unsafe at home, help is available 24-7.
0:36.6	Reach out to your local crisis center or in the US, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
0:46.0	It's never too late to get help.
0:57.9	Prosecutor Fern Larichelle presented his closing arguments.
1:02.5	He said that Amy's version of events didn't add up, didn't make sense.
1:08.0	He said that Mark were moving his wedding ring and throwing it on the floor was the catalyst that caused the violence.
1:15.4	Mark wanted to end their marriage and she didn't.
1:18.7	That's when she went to the kitchen to get the knife to make sure that didn't happen.
1:24.2	Fern said that it was quite a stab wound and reminded the jury how deeply the knife penetrated Mark's chest.
1:31.9	The notion that Amy couldn't recall how it occurred was incredible, he said.
1:38.0	Quote, she's not telling the truth.
1:40.5	She knew exactly where the knife was.
1:43.6	He emphasized the fact that Mark fled his own home to seek help next door, asking the jury why he wouldn't ask his wife to call for help.
1:53.6	He pointed out Amy's many convenient memory lapses.
1:57.6	Fern put forth his theory of what happened, suggesting that Amy pulled Mark's shirt over his head, pinning his arms, and then stabbed him.
2:07.1	Based on the height and trajectory of the wound, he contended that they were standing face-to-face when he was stabbed.
2:13.9	The angle fits perfectly, he said.
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