Yeah, she -- she colored her hair -- so most women are, sure. But that hasn't happened, and the case has drawn national attention, including from the CBS News program "48 Hours.". Peter Van Sant: You've become a detective at this point. Det. Memorial has been sponsored successfully. In fact, her family didn't learn she was missing until December 2009 or January 2010. She had extended family spread across the country, but she hadn't spoken to them in years, friends and family said. She's she's not been in. to exit. from Targeted True Crime Podcast on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 29th December 2020. Marsha Brantley first came in for a cut in the year 2000, and the two came together like scissors and hair. He said that yes, if it's viewed through the lens of first-degree murder, the evidence does not look great. Lt. David Shoemaker: Importantly, she left her house. says Davis. ", Peter Van Sant: She writes, "No one in the group is responsible for my MIA, missing in action, status. Now, after nine long years, a jury will hear both sides of Marsha Brantley's mysterious disappearance. The Times Free Press could not locate Shank for comment. And her flowers were dead in the yard. It was updated on June 29, 2019.]. Donnie Brantley was the last person to see Marsha Brantley, he said. Det. With two exclamation points. Det. "I thought and think today we had a wonderful case," he told the Times Free Press. " Elise Brantley: Loner. Companies associated with this officer had at least 100 shareholder value in recent accounts. She didn't work outside the home, her parents had passed away, she had no children, her extended family lived far away, her best friends lived out-of-state, and she had recently disengaged from her local group of writing friends. Kim Shank: She called me and she said, "Well I've met someone," and it was getting really serious. Three people commented on the post. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "And he said, "Excuse me Are you her mom, her sister?" Marsha has lived in three cities, including Santa Monica, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. And in the time since she disappeared, no purchases have been made in her name, her Social Security number hasn't been used, she hasn't paid any taxes, applied for a driver's license or visa, or exited the country or entered another country. If Donnie Brantley did kill his wife, they say a look at the family finances may provide a motive. They are barkin' their heads off." "I felt compelled to find out what happened to her," DeLude tells "48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant. Crump said the signature was inspected by a forensic handwriting expert who determined she did indeed sign her name. Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Bradley County sheriff's and district attorney's offices do not seem to be any closer to answering those questions than they were when the first charge of first-degree murder was brought against her husband, Donnie Brantley, nearly a decade ago. She seemed a bit depressed," hairdresser Kelly DeLude says of Marsha Brantley during an April 2009 hair appointment, Hairdresser Kelly DeLude and attorney Jerry Hoffer, Marsha Brantley case: Evidence a jury never saw, A legal argument can convince judges to drop cases before they reach a jury. Jana Wills | Marsha's cousin: She would never have left her family, she would never have left her home, she would never have left her friends and just disappeared and contacted no one. The prosecution also said Donnie Brantley was "looking for something different in his marriage.". DeLude said, " I would have never thought another thing about it if she had not told me what he said.". Peter Van Sant: I would love to ask you just a few questions about that. Marsha Ellen Brantley (ne Rader; born February 28, 1959) was an American woman who disappeared around May to June 2009. For 30 years, yes. Additionally, Davis said Richardson told him Donnie Brantley never spoke badly of Marsha Brantley, and she was upset that the relationship is portrayed as an affair. Terrero's chart notes show Marsha repeatedly reported feeling depressed, including this passage one month before she disappeared: Robin Terrero [reading]: On May 1st, 2009, "Patient has been off of hormones since April the 12th. Jana Wills: Imagine losing both your parents in less than a month. The episode cites financial incentives as a possible motive for Brantley's murder. Southern Gone is a true crime podcast that believes every missing person deserves to be found. Because he was living in Kingston, Ga., police couldn't arrest him until August when he returned to Bradley County for a court hearing related to a separate charge of hindering a secured creditor. Brantley Gilbert. we would just sort of catch up with one another. When Zach Pike and David Shoemaker of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office got the case in 2011, they quickly saw why Donnie Brantley was a suspect. Peter Van Sant: As a hairstylist, are you also a therapist? And when I would wake up in the morning, I would think of Marsha. Peter Van Sant: And this is an extraordinary thing because generally, you don't get to see this pretrial. "He told her that she had left him and they were getting a divorce.". Friends and family members reported that Brantley suffered from depression. marsha m linehan zvab April 24th, 2020 - trainingsmanual zur dialektisch behavioralen therapie der borderline persnlichkeitsstrung nach diesem titel suchen isbn 3980307492 3 9803074 9 2 die borderline persnlichkeitsstrung bps May 24th, 2020 - awp berlin 2009 die borderline persnlichkeitsstrung bps referent dr christian . Kelly DeLude | Marsha's hairdresser: Cleveland, Tennessee is beautiful. Jana Wills: she had her favorite dachshund named Barney she taught him to pray before he ate his meals He would cross his little paws [laughs]. Kelly DeLude: He couldn't get away. Peter Van Sant: I have some rather startling news to tell you. In order for the charge to stick, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Donnie Brantley planned and intentionally killed his wife. The case was unusual from the. Prosecutor Steve Crump: This is an unusual case. Robin Terrero: She first came in 2004, in June of 2004. DEPOSITION ATTORNEY: Didn't have anything to do with her disappearance, did it? Brown didn't tell the others because it was a private conversation. Kelly DeLude: She told me that Marsha was no longer coming. Donnie Brantley's lawyers, Lee Davis and Janie Parks Varnell, say their client should never have been charged with murder once, let alone twice. Education. Prosecutor Steve Crump: You only get one shot. Home; Books; Literature and Poetry For Donnie Brantley, that means a third round of charges could come at any time. Surrounded by his defense team and his daughter, Donnie Brantlley tells reporters, "I look forward to putting this difficult time behind me.". She can be reached via e-mail [email protected]. Todd has lived at the following previous addresses: 2020 Deerwood Dr in St Augustine, FL, 367 Fortuna Ave in Saint Augustine, FL, 165 County . brought cadaver dogs down to the basement, indicted Donnie Brantley for first-degree murder, He was arrested by U.S. marshals in Cartersville, Ga., in December. There is a huge world of difference between somebody who lies about a cellphone and proof of a first-degree murder. That performance, combined with circumstantial evidence, helped convince police in August 2013 to arrest Donnie Brantley and charge him with the murder of his wife. 4.5 Victim Profile 1 - Who Was Marsha? She is an award winning author and animal rescue volunteer. Another email from her address was sent to Shank in 2010 that only contained the word "Hi," both Crump and Davis confirmed. Marsha Brantley, 50 at the time of her disappearance, was originally from Illinois. With Marsha Brantley out of the picture, Donnie Brantley had her power of attorney and could have signed her name to sell the house or business. It's a case "48 Hours" has been working on for five years, and it raises questions about the challenges prosecutors often face when someone vanishes without a trace. Her dogs were like her children. In any case, charges were dismissed again in February 2018, the day jury selection was set to begin. But as spring turned to summer, Marsha's neighbor stopped into the salon. Genres. Peter Van Sant [in car]: We've decided to drive out to her neighborhood to try to speak to her I'm gonna go up to the door, and knock, and see if Stephanie is home. Was having severe depression.". In her 30 years as a hairdresser in Cleveland, Tennessee, Kelly DeLude says cuts, perms and parts are only part of the job. Nearly a decade later, Brantley's disappearance remains unsolved. At the time of her disappearance, she lived in Cleveland, Tennessee. Kelly DeLude: I'm thinking at that point, he has done something to her. I'm sure we'll cross paths often since we live in such a small town.". Kelly DeLude: She did confide in me and I confided in her. When they checked, it wasn't there. Davis says all that money could have been Marsha's gateway to a new life away from her husband and Cleveland, Tennessee. Hello, Sign in. But after seven months behind bars, Donnie is freed when then-Prosecutor Steve Bebb decides he doesn't have enough evidence yet and drops the charges. By then, it was November. A friend reported Marsha missing in November 2009, after months without contact. Jeffrey Brantley, MD, DFAPA, founder and director of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program at Duke Integrative Medicine and author of Calming Your Anxious Mind "The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Anxiety is concise, well organized, easy to read, and will likely be a lifeline of relief for many people. Robin Terrero: What concerned me more with Marsha was not what she shared, but what she didn't share. The case was featured in an April 2018 episode of the CBS documentary show 48 Hours. She was an amateur writer, and was fond of her dogs and outdoor activities. Her parents are deceased, and she has no siblings or children. Kelly DeLude: She loved her husband She mentioned him every time. For starters, her car was left behind. Looking for Marsha Brantley? Reggie Jay: I was mad. They weren't just hers. She had been taking hormone shots in hopes of regulating the depression, records and her agenda show. "I wasn't trying to be a detective. Richardson says she did date Donnie, but not while Marsha was in his life. Det. Still, DeLude expected Marsha to call about six weeks later to set up her next appointment. It's a good question -- especially since the man they believe knows what happened to Marsha has, in their opinion, never offered to help. For Marsha's family, it's a second devastating blow in court. Zack Pike: Absolutely. My name is Robert Brantley and I have been obsessed with precision rifle since 2007. Pinterest. His wife was reported missing in November of 2009. There wasn't a lot of happiness after that. Medra Justis: Her mother passed away in November of 2000. ", "Bradley County officers search basement for missing woman", "Family relieved by Cleveland murder arrest", "Bradley Co murder charge dropped against accused husband", "Husband of missing woman arrested in Ga", "DA drops charges against Donnie Brantley", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Marsha_Brantley&oldid=1131471830, This page was last edited on 4 January 2023, at 08:55. The housing market tanked in 2009, leaving him without much work in his home repair business, House Doctors. Peter Van Sant: What was the state of their marriage in those last months prior to Marsha's disappearance? Peter Van Sant: So this is from the case file? Davis says he needed cash, but left most of her things alone because he figured she'd one day come back to get them, including her beloved dogs. Kelly DeLude: She was asking me if the economy had affected the business here, and I said, certainly, it had, you know? Touch device users can . ", Peter Van Sant [to Donnie Brantley outside court]: That's him, that's Brantley. Peter Van Sant: Who murdered Marsha Brantley? Peter Van Sant: How big a case is this among people here? Donnie Brantley claimed he hadn't reported Marsha missing because she had left him. But Davis said those stories were a result of bad interview practice to plant bias before asking questions. Elise Brantley: I did not. Walt Hunt | Former investigator: When I approached him he told me that they were having some marital issues. Just months after the post, she disappeared. Prosecutor Steve Crump: There was no significant mental illness. But of the hundreds of clients DeLude has cut and consoled over the years, there has been only one whose face haunts her dreams. Investigators did not trace the origin of the email, Crump said. Peter Van Sant: And in the worst cases, what can it lead to? It also includes a stunning ending that nobody including prosecutors saw coming. and there's no crime scene What proof is there that she's in fact dead? Mark Wills: She was devastated. Though a civil court ruled that Marsha is deceased, her name can still be found on the National Missing Persons website. Donnie Brantley [addressing reporters outside the courthouse]: I'd like to thank the judge for dismissing the charges. Kelly DeLude: I came into work the next day and I called the Cleveland Police Department. He said that is not normal. Explore. I know the inside of this man and the heart of him he wouldn't hurt anyone. Marsha's neighbor was concerned too -- so much so that she decided to confront Donnie in person at his house. . She also quit her job as housing director at nearby Lee University to pursue her passion. It's a place that I like to call home and hopefully this is where I'll remain. Robin Terrero: It can be very, very severe. Mark Wills: It's a tragedy. Davis said this is an example of the state's "confirmation bias." "Dirty Little Secrets" is a story that Marsha wrote. known as the "City with Spirit" You can't swing a ball bat without hittin' a church. Peter Van Sant: And you can cut and talk at the same time. She was born on 1974-06-1. Dec 13, 2016 Updated Dec 2, 2021. It's a greeting card Crump says Donnie hand delivered to that ex-girlfriend he'd been calling. Their most recent appointment, in our records, was to CORSTORPHINE LAND LTD on 2004-02-20, from which they resigned on 2011-03-15. DeLude shared the story with local attorney Jerry Hoffer in October, and he told then-District Attorney General Steve Bebb, who called the TBI. They were upset by the chaos they found. Lee Davis: You have a woman who describes herself as being severely depressed. But after that, for a while, it was like, 'Well, what do you think this will cost? MARSHA BEVERIDGE is a company officer. Because she wanted everyone to be committed," Jay said. At one point, word got out that Donnie Brantley had allegedly lied about where Marsha Brantley had gone. Residents of 27262 pay approximately $950 a month for a 2-bedroom unit. You all need to be looking for her.". Rent value for a two bedroom unit in the zip code 90404 is estimated at $2,170 a month. Peter Van Sant: You're convinced you've got the right man. Hon. Do you have a motion to make? she wrote in a March 31, 2009, blog post for their ninth anniversary. Elise Brantley: I saw a different side of her when she lost her parents. "I have the best husband in the world," a Nov. 27, 2008, blog entry reads. Peter Van Sant [on porch]: Hey, Stephanie. 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