Milkshakes and Murder: The Kissel Brothers' Double Homicide

The Hong Kong Murder of Rob Kissel

• 💡 On November 2nd, 2003, Rob Kissel, a wealthy American banker in Hong Kong, was murdered in his luxury apartment.
• ⚠️ His wife, Nancy Kissel, orchestrated a plan to conceal the crime, purchasing supplies like bleach, rope, and packing tape, and later stuffing Rob's body into a carpet.
• 🔍 Rob was rendered unconscious and then repeatedly struck with a blunt object, with evidence suggesting he was immobilized at the time of the fatal blows.
• 💊 Nancy was found to have used prescription drugs, including Rohypnol, to incapacitate Rob, and her own prescription drug use was also noted.

The Kissel Family Background and Dynamics

• 💰 The Kissel family, led by patriarch Bill Kissel, a successful chemist, lived a life of privilege with high expectations for their children.
• 👨‍👦‍👦 Rob was the favored son, perceived as intelligent and disciplined, while his elder brother Andrew was seen as a slacker, leading to significant familial tension.
• 💔 Nancy Kissel, from a privileged background herself, struggled with boredom and a temper, and her marriage to Rob was marked by conflict over control and perceived laziness.
• ✈️ Rob's career in investment banking led him to Hong Kong in 1997, where the family lived a lavish but isolated expat life.

Nancy Kissel's Affair and Suspicion

• 💔 Nancy developed an affair with Michael Del Priori, a contractor working on their Vermont property, while Rob was in Hong Kong.
• 🕵️ Rob became suspicious and hired a private investigator, who confirmed Nancy's infidelity and warned Rob that his wife might be trying to kill him.
• 🥤 On the day of the murder, Nancy prepared strawberry milkshakes for Rob and a guest, one of which was later found to have an