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Betrayal

2024/8/29
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Nina Reiser, a Russian doctor married to computer scientist Hans Reiser, disappeared after dropping her children off at Hans's house. The couple was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute, and Nina had been having an affair with Hans's best friend, Sean Sturgeon. Police found Nina's minivan with groceries and cell phone inside, but the battery had been removed. Hans was uncooperative with the investigation and was found to have Nina's blood in his house.
  • Nina and Hans Reiser were in a custody battle.
  • Nina had an affair with Hans's best friend, Sean Sturgeon.
  • Nina's minivan was found with groceries and cell phone, but the battery was removed.
  • Nina's blood was found in Hans's house.

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A report on the September 3, 2006 disappearance of Nina Reiser, a Russian doctor who had married Hans Reiser. The couple had two children, but their marriage began to fall apart and Nina began an affair with Sean Sturgeon, Hans’ best friend. Embroiled in a nasty custody fight, Nina dropped off the children at Hans’ house on Labor Day weekend and then mysteriously vanished. “48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/18/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

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