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Investigators pressed Teresa about the state of her marriage.
Investigators pressed Teresa about the state of her marriage.
Teresa reveals that recently, the family has been under quite a bit of strain.
Teresa reveals that recently, the family has been under quite a bit of strain.
Teresa explains that their financial problems began when Jim contracted Lyme disease a few years earlier.
Teresa explains that their financial problems began when Jim contracted Lyme disease a few years earlier.
He loved life, and he loved what he'd done, and... 45 minutes into the interview, detectives put their cards on the table.
He loved life, and he loved what he'd done, and... 45 minutes into the interview, detectives put their cards on the table.
Teresa seems dumbfounded. She tells investigators she has no idea who started the fire inside their home.
Teresa seems dumbfounded. She tells investigators she has no idea who started the fire inside their home.
Coming up, how a debilitating disease undermined a happy life.
Coming up, how a debilitating disease undermined a happy life.
And could a grieving wife be hiding her own secrets?
And could a grieving wife be hiding her own secrets?
June 29, 2007, Ringgold, Georgia. It's 9.34 a.m. in the quiet town along the Tennessee border when a proprietor of a local grocery store sees smoke rising from a nearby home.
June 29, 2007, Ringgold, Georgia. It's 9.34 a.m. in the quiet town along the Tennessee border when a proprietor of a local grocery store sees smoke rising from a nearby home.
A week has passed since the sudden death of Jim Conley. After locating an accelerant inside the Conley residence, the case is officially labeled arson, leaving detectives questioning who would have motive to set the fire.
A week has passed since the sudden death of Jim Conley. After locating an accelerant inside the Conley residence, the case is officially labeled arson, leaving detectives questioning who would have motive to set the fire.
During the days that follow, investigators find that Jim's finances had been in decline after a recent diagnosis.
During the days that follow, investigators find that Jim's finances had been in decline after a recent diagnosis.
And when Jim didn't work, he didn't get paid. Friends say he fell into a deep depression.
And when Jim didn't work, he didn't get paid. Friends say he fell into a deep depression.
Was Jim so depressed that he took his own life? The theory gains momentum when a friend of Jim's contacts detectives.
Was Jim so depressed that he took his own life? The theory gains momentum when a friend of Jim's contacts detectives.
The handwritten will is dated May 2nd, less than two months before Jim's death.
The handwritten will is dated May 2nd, less than two months before Jim's death.
However, there's one stumbling block for investigators. Even if Jim was suicidal, self-immolation is a rare and extreme act.
However, there's one stumbling block for investigators. Even if Jim was suicidal, self-immolation is a rare and extreme act.
When Jim's autopsy report is completed, the findings raise even more suspicion.
When Jim's autopsy report is completed, the findings raise even more suspicion.
The coroner rules Jim's death a homicide. When detectives interview Jim and Teresa's coworkers at the wellness center, they uncover more secrets.
The coroner rules Jim's death a homicide. When detectives interview Jim and Teresa's coworkers at the wellness center, they uncover more secrets.
Coworkers also report inappropriate emails between Teresa and the business's former accountant.
Coworkers also report inappropriate emails between Teresa and the business's former accountant.
It's an important clue. Detectives wonder, did this love triangle turn violent?
It's an important clue. Detectives wonder, did this love triangle turn violent?
Seven miles away, firefighters with engine aid are starting their day when they get the call.
Seven miles away, firefighters with engine aid are starting their day when they get the call.
The accountant claims he hasn't been in contact with Teresa in years and has no reason to want Jim dead. With no evidence that the accountant had any involvement in the crime and autopsy results indicating Jim could not have done this himself, investigators must determine who was the last person to leave the Conley home that morning.
The accountant claims he hasn't been in contact with Teresa in years and has no reason to want Jim dead. With no evidence that the accountant had any involvement in the crime and autopsy results indicating Jim could not have done this himself, investigators must determine who was the last person to leave the Conley home that morning.
Investigators circle back to Robin Simmons and press her further about their conflicting timelines.
Investigators circle back to Robin Simmons and press her further about their conflicting timelines.
Investigators asked Robin point blank, did you see the fire?
Investigators asked Robin point blank, did you see the fire?
Investigators head to the restaurant, hoping to obtain video surveillance from the day of the fire.
Investigators head to the restaurant, hoping to obtain video surveillance from the day of the fire.
Investigators time the drive from the Conley residence multiple times, and not once does it take more than eight minutes.
Investigators time the drive from the Conley residence multiple times, and not once does it take more than eight minutes.
Having punched a hole in Teresa's timeline, investigators obtain a warrant to search the home.
Having punched a hole in Teresa's timeline, investigators obtain a warrant to search the home.
As investigators continue their search of the home, they find more incriminating evidence.
As investigators continue their search of the home, they find more incriminating evidence.
Firefighters arrive at 9.42 a.m. to learn from command they can't contain this from the outside. They are going in.
Firefighters arrive at 9.42 a.m. to learn from command they can't contain this from the outside. They are going in.
Coming up, suddenly Teresa's story starts to change. He told me to leave the house, and he said, don't ask me no more questions. And devastating allegations come hurling Teresa's way.
Coming up, suddenly Teresa's story starts to change. He told me to leave the house, and he said, don't ask me no more questions. And devastating allegations come hurling Teresa's way.
Ten days after the death of Jim Conley, Georgia authorities are homing in on one suspect, his wife Teresa.
Ten days after the death of Jim Conley, Georgia authorities are homing in on one suspect, his wife Teresa.
Detectives widen the scope of their investigation, interviewing several former employees, starting with Bonnie White.
Detectives widen the scope of their investigation, interviewing several former employees, starting with Bonnie White.
According to Bonnie, it was around that time she noticed that Teresa was embezzling money.
According to Bonnie, it was around that time she noticed that Teresa was embezzling money.
Bonnie says she quit her job after that incident. While detectives find that Teresa was never charged with embezzlement, other past employees come forward with even more alarming allegations.
Bonnie says she quit her job after that incident. While detectives find that Teresa was never charged with embezzlement, other past employees come forward with even more alarming allegations.
Lithium can be used as a medical treatment in small amounts, but if not carefully administered, it's highly toxic.
Lithium can be used as a medical treatment in small amounts, but if not carefully administered, it's highly toxic.
On June 9th, investigators bring Teresa in again and demand the truth. Much to their surprise, she agrees to a lie detector test.
On June 9th, investigators bring Teresa in again and demand the truth. Much to their surprise, she agrees to a lie detector test.
After administering the exam, Detective Scroggins studies the results.
After administering the exam, Detective Scroggins studies the results.
And then Teresa drops a bombshell.
And then Teresa drops a bombshell.
Detective Scroggins brings in the two lead investigators who reveal another shocking piece of information.
Detective Scroggins brings in the two lead investigators who reveal another shocking piece of information.
The technology is capable of picking up a person's heat signature through smoke. As the fireman scans the room, an unsettling shape appears on the screen.
The technology is capable of picking up a person's heat signature through smoke. As the fireman scans the room, an unsettling shape appears on the screen.
Investigators arrest Teresa and charge her with malice murder and first-degree arson.
Investigators arrest Teresa and charge her with malice murder and first-degree arson.
Coming up, a stunning admission. What did you say?
Coming up, a stunning admission. What did you say?
Six-year-old Allison and 11-year-old Caleb Conley are placed in the care of Georgia's Children and Family Services on July 9, 2007, following the arrest of their mother, Teresa. On July 16, investigators obtain permission to speak to Caleb again, this time with the help of an expert.
Six-year-old Allison and 11-year-old Caleb Conley are placed in the care of Georgia's Children and Family Services on July 9, 2007, following the arrest of their mother, Teresa. On July 16, investigators obtain permission to speak to Caleb again, this time with the help of an expert.
For investigators, it's the final piece of the puzzle. They believe they know what happened on June 29, 2007.
For investigators, it's the final piece of the puzzle. They believe they know what happened on June 29, 2007.
With the evidence stacked against her, Teresa's defense team does all they can to delay her day in court.
With the evidence stacked against her, Teresa's defense team does all they can to delay her day in court.
In lieu of malice murder, Teresa agrees to plead guilty to felony murder and first and second degree arson.
In lieu of malice murder, Teresa agrees to plead guilty to felony murder and first and second degree arson.
In December of 2010, Teresa is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
In December of 2010, Teresa is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
They preliminarily ID the victim as the homeowner, James Conley.
They preliminarily ID the victim as the homeowner, James Conley.
Although Jim Conley wasn't from North Georgia, he found it the perfect place to build a career as a small-town chiropractor.
Although Jim Conley wasn't from North Georgia, he found it the perfect place to build a career as a small-town chiropractor.
However, Jim bucked the family business and the money that came with it to make a name for himself in a new profession.
However, Jim bucked the family business and the money that came with it to make a name for himself in a new profession.
From those humble beginnings, Jim worked hard to build a successful and caring practice.
From those humble beginnings, Jim worked hard to build a successful and caring practice.
With his business growing by the year, Jim knew he needed additional employees. The woman that answered his help-wanted ad was 21-year-old Teresa Boggs.
With his business growing by the year, Jim knew he needed additional employees. The woman that answered his help-wanted ad was 21-year-old Teresa Boggs.
By 1994, Teresa and Jim's working relationship had evolved into a new kind of partnership.
By 1994, Teresa and Jim's working relationship had evolved into a new kind of partnership.
In 1996, Jim and Teresa welcomed a son, Caleb.
In 1996, Jim and Teresa welcomed a son, Caleb.
As their business continued to grow, so did their family. Their second child, Allison, was born in 2000. The family settled into a pretty house on an expansive lot in Ringgold.
As their business continued to grow, so did their family. Their second child, Allison, was born in 2000. The family settled into a pretty house on an expansive lot in Ringgold.
But on the morning of June 29th, 2007, that charmed life comes to an abrupt end when a fire breaks out in the Conleys' home.
But on the morning of June 29th, 2007, that charmed life comes to an abrupt end when a fire breaks out in the Conleys' home.
Fortunately, there's no sign of any additional victims. But the fight to save Jim Conley's life isn't so lucky.
Fortunately, there's no sign of any additional victims. But the fight to save Jim Conley's life isn't so lucky.
Jim Conley is pronounced dead at the scene. Jim's 34-year-old wife, Teresa, is traveling with their two kids to visit her parents out of state when she gets the call from Georgia authorities.
Jim Conley is pronounced dead at the scene. Jim's 34-year-old wife, Teresa, is traveling with their two kids to visit her parents out of state when she gets the call from Georgia authorities.
Until a fire left their lives in ruins.
Until a fire left their lives in ruins.
Coming up, investigators sift through the ashes of a life upended.
Coming up, investigators sift through the ashes of a life upended.
June 29th, 2007. A house fire has claimed the life of beloved husband and father, 57-year-old Jim Conley. News of the tragedy has reached Jim's 34-year-old wife, Teresa, who is racing back home from a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
June 29th, 2007. A house fire has claimed the life of beloved husband and father, 57-year-old Jim Conley. News of the tragedy has reached Jim's 34-year-old wife, Teresa, who is racing back home from a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
At the scene of the fire, investigators from the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office arrive and examine the victim's body.
At the scene of the fire, investigators from the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office arrive and examine the victim's body.
As authorities try to make sense of this tragedy, secrets soon emerge from the ashes.
As authorities try to make sense of this tragedy, secrets soon emerge from the ashes.
As the fire marshal walks through the home, two things in the kitchen catch his attention.
As the fire marshal walks through the home, two things in the kitchen catch his attention.
The fire marshal moves on to the back of the house where the damage is more severe.
The fire marshal moves on to the back of the house where the damage is more severe.
Teresa arrives at the scene just after 4 p.m. with 11-year-old Caleb and Teresa's best friend, Robin Simmons.
Teresa arrives at the scene just after 4 p.m. with 11-year-old Caleb and Teresa's best friend, Robin Simmons.
Detectives at the scene start by asking Teresa to lay out her timeline of the morning.
Detectives at the scene start by asking Teresa to lay out her timeline of the morning.
Teresa says they then dropped her daughter Allie off with a babysitter and started the two-hour drive to her parents' house. Robin Simmons confirms Teresa's story with one difference.
Teresa says they then dropped her daughter Allie off with a babysitter and started the two-hour drive to her parents' house. Robin Simmons confirms Teresa's story with one difference.
Investigators intend to follow up with both women at a later date. For now, they give Teresa time to grieve with her family and friends.
Investigators intend to follow up with both women at a later date. For now, they give Teresa time to grieve with her family and friends.
As the Conleys grapple with their loss, inside the family home, the fire investigation continues.
As the Conleys grapple with their loss, inside the family home, the fire investigation continues.
Was this the last act of a devoted and desperate father or a cold-blooded betrayal?
Was this the last act of a devoted and desperate father or a cold-blooded betrayal?
A specially trained dog named Smokey is brought to the scene. Within moments, he makes a startling discovery.
A specially trained dog named Smokey is brought to the scene. Within moments, he makes a startling discovery.
On July 5th, six days after the death of Jim Conley, investigators bring his wife Teresa into the sheriff's office for questioning. Investigators tell Teresa they need an exact chronology for the morning of the 29th.
On July 5th, six days after the death of Jim Conley, investigators bring his wife Teresa into the sheriff's office for questioning. Investigators tell Teresa they need an exact chronology for the morning of the 29th.