Elizabeth Duncan: Mother of Murder
What led a woman to plot her pregnant daughter-in-law’s death?
4.6 (32)
153 mins
Elizabeth Duncan builds a façade of maternal concern while quietly manipulating those around her—until she orchestrates the kidnapping and murder of her pregnant daughter-in-law, Olga Duncan, in 1958 California, a crime that unravels her image and leads to her conviction and execution.
Ep 1:
The Night Olga Disappeared
Olga Duncan disappears on February 28, 1958 in Santa Barbara, sparking a search that quickly turns into a murder investigation as family tensions, suspect interrogations, and key evidence point to a planned crime, ultimately leading to Elizabeth Duncan's arrest.
Ep 2:
A Mother’s Obsession
Elizabeth Duncan’s controlling nature shaped a deeply enmeshed family dynamic with her son Frank Jr., whose marriage to Olga quickly became strained under her influence; after Olga’s pregnancy, tensions escalate, and Elizabeth attempts to undermine and ultimately undo the marriage.
Ep 3:
The Murder-for-Hire
Elizabeth Duncan arranges a murder-for-hire plot in Los Angeles, leading to Olga Duncan’s abduction and killing. The killers flee to Los Angeles, but financial evidence and payments ultimately expose Elizabeth as the mastermind behind the crime.
Ep 4:
People vs Elizabeth Duncan
Elizabeth Duncan is tried in Ventura County as prosecutors use motive, financial links, and testimony from Luis Moya to tie her to the murder-for-hire plot; despite defense efforts and contested testimony, evidence of planning and intent leads to her conviction on all counts.
Discussions (5)
Lawrence
Level 2 · 4 mo agoElizabeth was out here wandering Skid Row asking strangers to kill her pregnant daughter-in-law... and Frank had NO idea his mom was shopping for a hitman while he was splitting time between two houses
Lester
Level 7 · 4 mo agoMy ex pulled the same thing, lured me out with a lie every time
Bruce
Level 3 · 4 mo agoElizabeth hired hitmen girl
