When Did the Real Crime Take Place/Who Was the Attorney?

The real crime took place in California in 1987. Steve Keeney was the insurance investigator. He had been approached by Deana's mother while attending church one day. She explained that she had not been able to collect the insurance money on her daughter who had died in California. He felt sorry for her and agreed to help her with the case.

Virginia Rearden aka Virginia Mcginnis' Shady Past

 Now see, this is why you should do background checks on just about everyone. Virginia Rearden Mcginnis had a very shady past. When police started investigating her, they found that this seemingly sweet woman, who took care of patients in their home, had actually been accused of setting fires, fraudulent insurance claims, the death of her 3 year old baby girl, and other mysterious deaths.

How Much Were They Going to Collect in Life Insurance Money

According to court records The Mcginnises had taken out a life insurance policy in the amount of $35,000 on their daughter in law. Their  son was in prison at the time.

Sedative Used to Sedate Insurance Scam Victim

At trial the prosecutor described how the murdering couple used a sedative to gain control of Deana Wild so that they could push her from the cliff. Joe and Virginia Mcginnis tricked the naive Navy wife to take it right before she fell.