Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (27/27) ***SERIES FINALE***

Marc testifies at his mother's hearing. TRIVIA: Frances Schreuder was sentenced to life in prison on October 3, 1983. Schreuder, who maintained she was innocent, was denied to remain free on bail while appealing her verdict and was booked into the Salt Lake City County Jail immediately after the hearing.

In March 1985, Schreuder returned to the Utah prison following a temporary stint at an Idaho prison facility to help improve her attitude. Her behavior had worsened in late 1984 after she was given a 1996 parole date (originally it was supposed to be after 5-6 years).

In 1986 Utahs KTVX interviewed Schreuder in prison. The following year, both CBS and NBC aired a mini-series about the case. In January 1989 Schreuder filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

On December 22, 1993, Schreuder was granted a two-hour visit with her then-90-year-old mother Bernice Bradshaw. In June 1994, Frances graduated from Utah State University. The following month, her son was paroled after serving 12 years for killing his grandfather.

On February 24, 1996 Bernice Bradshaw died at 92 making her daughter Frances the main beneficiary of her will. Frances' sister failed in her court room attempt to keep Frances from inheriting their mothers money (about $1 million), which came from their murdered father Franklin Bradshaw. In October 1996 Frances was released from prison. She soon moved to San Diego where she lived for the rest of her life.

Frances died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on April 1, 2004 in San Diego. A year before her death, she had reconciled with her son Marc.

Actress Lee Remick who was nominated for an Emmy award for her performance in Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (the mini-series was nominated for 8 Emmys) died in July 1991, following a two-year battle with cancer.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/01/us/frances-schreuder-65-manhattan-socialite...

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2001895137_schreuderobit04....

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[michael65]

Words fail when it comes to commenting on the sheer nerve of that woman. Evil and vile and doesn't Lee Remick just bring her to life?

Once again LB, thank-you. I've so appreciated watching this extraordinary show. How I wish it was on DVD...xoxo

[LBColby]

You're very welcome. I can only second that wish - although I have this copy of 'Nutcracker', it would make me very, very happy if it was released on DVD and I could have it in high quality that this exceptional miniseries deserves.

[LBColby]

This mini-series was finally released on DVD by Warner Brothers and it is available from the WB online shop as part of their Archive Collection.

[cynthiacher]

Frances Schreuder was one of the most sociopathic, evil murderers that ever lived. She's right up there with Charles Manson and Aileen Wuornos and Ted Bundy, except for one thing: she killed her OWN FATHER for his MONEY.

[Paddy818]

LBColby thanks so much for this! So glad I landed on it! Lee Remick is stunning in every way!! She is missed!!

[theRoseofmyheart]

I just want to thank you for making this available in its entirety. It was really fun to watch! Best wishes........Rose

[AstralPixie]

Terrific mini-series. Thanks for posting LBColby.

I appreciate all the extra info and the links above.

The mother's reaction is wild --- how did she not feel anger towards her daughter??

It's unfortunate that Frances was able receive her inheritance (and in face to profit from her crime in the end).

[cynthiacher]

That is a lie. Overwhelming evidence proved that Frances Schreuder was a cold-blooded murderer.

[skilover5]

erm, You are very one sided just like this movie is. If you knew any real details about this case, you would clearly see that the real murderer was Marilyn Reagan, there was a reason she got no money when berniece died. Marilyn is the one who put marc up to killing Mr. Bradshaw. Frances was completely innocent of this crime.

[nadavno]

"The two mrs. Carrington"?

One of many Dynasty-related series of clips that LBColby has been uploading?? and now it finally continues....

Check his profile....

[Gatsbyesque]

Phenomenal.

[Gatsbyesque]

I beg your pardon?