Something to Fix (Emmett Corrigan)
Anatomy of Murder
Deep Dive
What were the primary reasons for Ashley's initial hesitation to move to Boise with Emmett?
Ashley had doubts about moving to Boise because Emmett had a troubled past there, including making bad choices during his high school years. She was concerned about starting fresh somewhere else.
How did Emmett's behavior change after they moved to Boise and he started his law practice?
Emmett started working long hours, often staying late at the office and meeting with clients. He also began drinking again, which was a concern for Ashley.
What were Ashley's suspicions about Emmett's infidelity, and how did she try to address them?
Ashley suspected that Emmett was having an affair and tried to find evidence by searching his phone and truck. She also sought help from a marriage therapist and a church member.
What did Ashley and Emmett discuss during their heart-to-heart conversation on the evening of March 11, 2011?
Ashley confronted Emmett about her suspicions of infidelity, asking if he was not intimate with her because he was seeing someone else. Emmett denied the affair and accused Ashley of being suspicious and ungrateful.
What happened to Emmett on the evening of March 11, 2011, and how did Ashley receive the news?
Emmett was shot and killed in a Walgreens parking lot. Ashley received the news when three detectives came to her home and informed her of his death.
What was the relationship between Emmett Corrigan and Candy Hall, and how did it contribute to the shooting?
Candy Hall was Emmett's paralegal and they had a romantic affair. Her husband, Rob Hall, suspected the affair and followed them to the Walgreens parking lot, leading to the confrontation and shooting.
What evidence contradicted Rob Hall's claim of self-defense?
Gunshot residue tests showed that only Rob Hall had fired the gun, with his DNA found on the trigger. The sequence of gunshots heard by Candy also contradicted his claim that Emmett shot first.
What was the outcome of the trial for Rob Hall?
Rob Hall was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. His wife, Candy Hall, was also convicted of theft for embezzling $300,000 and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
How has Ashley Boyson coped and moved forward after the loss of her husband?
Ashley has remarried, added two more children to her family, and founded a nonprofit called A Reason to Stand to help others who have experienced loss and trauma. She also shares her journey through a blog and books.