Dateline NBC Murder & Magnolias - Ep. 1: Marked for Death
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Feb 23, 2026 Chris Latham, a Charleston banking executive at the center of a family conflict, and Nancy Latham, a former member of a prominent Charleston family involved in the divorce, share first-person recollections. They recount a vacation that turned dark. The story moves from marital breakup and hidden divorce plans to a startling murder-for-hire plot uncovered by police.
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From Small Town To Charleston Power Couple
- Chris Latham rose to the top of corporate banking and became a Charleston social fixture while Nancy developed a public profile in real estate and the state lottery commission.
- Their ascent from small-town roots to high-society roles set the stage for intense public scrutiny during their later marital collapse.
Divorce Declared On A Twilight Boat Ride
- Nancy Latham describes a sudden divorce announcement during a quiet boat ride that stunned her and ended their married life in an instant.
- Chris Latham confronted Nancy with texts and emails on the boat and declared he wanted a divorce, creating two conflicting versions of the same moment.
Casual Family Photo Became Targeting Evidence
- A family photo taken during Nancy's 45th birthday later became a focal point for conspirators researching a potential hit.
- The photo's casualness belied how mundane images can be repurposed as identifying intelligence by criminal actors.