The Husband Who Fooled Everyone, Even the FBI. True Crime Documentary.

Summary

The script narrates the tragic story of Caroline Crouch, a young woman who eloped with a pilot at 15, only to become the victim of a staged murder plot orchestrated by her husband. The case, initially appearing as a brutal home invasion, unraveled to reveal a manipulative relationship, Caroline's attempts to escape, and her husband's cold-blooded murder of her in front of their infant daughter. The husband's confession and the chilling details of the crime shocked the world, leading to his conviction for premeditated murder and related charges.

Takeaways

• 💔 Caroline Crouch, a young woman of 15, was romanced by a 27-year-old wealthy pilot who later became her husband.
• 🛫 The couple eloped and married, with the pilot using his resources, such as flying a helicopter over her school, to win her heart.
• 🌆 Their seemingly fairy-tale love story took a tragic turn when a brutal murder occurred in their home in Athens, Greece.
• 🕰️ The murder happened on May 11th, 2021, at 4:30 a.m., when three men, with Greek and Albanian accents, invaded their home under the guise of a robbery.
• 👶 The incident involved Caroline, her husband Babis, and their 11-month-old daughter, who was present during the horrifying event.
• 💰 The intruders were primarily interested in money, which the couple had hidden unconventionally in a Monopoly board game box.
• 🏠 The couple had recently purchased land and had significant cash and jewelry in their home, which the intruders stole.
• 🚨 Despite the initial suspicion of an outsider, the investigation revealed inconsistencies in Babis's story and evidence pointing to his involvement in the murder.
• 🔍 The police investigation uncovered a series of violent break-ins in the area, leading them to initially suspect a local criminal, who was later cleared.
• 📝 Caroline's diary entries and text messages painted a picture of a troubled relationship, with her expressing a desire to leave Babis.
• 🗝️ Ultimately, Babis confessed to the murder, revealing a premeditated act to cover up the crime by staging a home invasion and falsely implicating intruders.

Q & A

Who was Caroline Crouch and how did she meet her husband?

Caroline Crouch was a young girl from Athens, Greece, who met her future husband, a 27-year-old pilot named Babis, when she was only 15 years old during a Good Friday parade in 2017. He won her heart by flying his helicopter over her school.

What was the initial perception of their relationship?

Initially, their relationship seemed like a perfect fairy tale love story, with the couple eloping and getting married in Portugal on July 15th, 2019.

What happened on the night of May 11th, 2021, that led to Caroline's murder?

On May 11th, 2021, three men with Greek and Albanian accents broke into the couple's home, overpowered Babis, and demanded money. They eventually found and took the cash hidden in a Monopoly box. In the process, they murdered Caroline by smothering her with a pillow.

How did the police initially respond to the murder, and what was their initial theory?

The police initially responded to the scene around 6:00 a.m. after Babis called for help. Their initial theory was that the murder was a robbery gone wrong, with professional criminals targeting the couple for their money.

What was the significance of the Monopoly box in the case?

The Monopoly box was significant because it was where Babis and Caroline had hidden €10,000 for the construction of their dream house. The intruders found and took the money from the box during the robbery.

What was the role of the smartwatch in providing evidence about the timeline of events?

Caroline's smartwatch provided pulse readings that indicated she was under severe physical and mental stress before the time Babis claimed the murder took place, suggesting that the timeline of events provided by Babis might not be accurate.

What inconsistencies in Babis's story led the police to suspect him?

Several inconsistencies in Babis's story led the police to suspect him, including the impossibility of the intruders entering through the small basement window, the lack of noise reported by neighbors, the timing of the security camera memory card removal, and Babis's fitness app data showing movement during the time he claimed to be tied up.

What was found in Caroline's diary that contradicted the image of a happy marriage portrayed on social media?

Caroline's diary revealed a dysfunctional relationship, with entries about fights with Babis, her desire to leave him, and his manipulative and controlling behavior, which contradicted the happy image they portrayed on social media.

How did Babis's confession differ from the initial police theory, and what was his motive?

Babis's confession revealed that he had murdered Caroline during an argument, contrary to the initial theory of a robbery gone wrong. His motive was described as a loss of control after an argument about their daughter and Caroline's intention to leave him.

What was the final outcome of the case, and what charges were brought against Babis?

The case concluded with Babis being charged and found guilty of premeditated murder, preventing the course of justice, lying to authorities, and animal abuse.