The scandalous case of Claus von Bülow, the Danish socialite accused of attempting to murder his heiress wife Sunny, remains one of the most sensational trials of the 20th century. Now, a new TV series is set to revisit the gripping drama that unfolded in high society.
The Rise and Fall of a Power Couple
Claus von Bülow and Martha "Sunny" Crawford von Auersperg seemed to have it all—wealth, status, and a glamorous lifestyle. Sunny, an American heiress to a vast fortune, married Claus in 1966, and the couple became fixtures in elite circles. But behind the glittering facade, their marriage was far from perfect.
A Mysterious Coma and Shocking Allegations
In December 1980, Sunny was found unconscious in their Newport, Rhode Island, mansion. She slipped into a coma from which she never recovered, remaining in a vegetative state until her death in 2008. Suspicion quickly fell on Claus, who stood accused of injecting her with insulin to claim her fortune.
The Trial That Captivated the World
The 1982 trial was a media circus, with Claus facing charges of attempted murder. The prosecution painted him as a cold, calculating husband desperate to inherit Sunny's wealth. His defense, led by famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz, argued that Sunny's coma was self-inflicted, the result of her long-standing health issues and substance abuse.
A Controversial Acquittal
Claus was initially convicted but won an appeal in 1985, leading to a sensational retrial where he was acquitted. The case left lingering questions—was justice served, or did a wealthy man escape punishment?
A Story Revisited
Now, decades later, the scandal is back in the spotlight with a new TV series exploring the twists and turns of this infamous case. Was Claus von Bülow a villain or a victim of circumstance? The debate continues.
