Ep 21. Ozark: Deadly Medicine
- December 26, 2001
- 45 min
In the City Confidential season 3 episode 21, titled "Ozark: Deadly Medicine," the small town of Mountain View, Arkansas is rocked by the mysterious death of Dr. Ron Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg was a beloved family physician who had been practicing medicine in the area for over 20 years.
The episode begins with interviews with some of Dr. Greenberg's patients, who describe him as a caring and compassionate doctor who always went the extra mile to help his patients. However, it soon becomes clear that there was more to Dr. Greenberg than met the eye.
As investigators dig deeper into Dr. Greenberg's death, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal. It turns out that Dr. Greenberg was heavily involved in the world of prescription drug abuse, both as a dealer and a user. He was reportedly supplying prescription painkillers to his patients in exchange for cash, and was even known to partake in drug use himself.
Dr. Greenberg's drug use and dealing had put him in debt to some dangerous people, and there were rumors that he was going to be forced to pay up or suffer the consequences. It is speculated that this could have been the motive behind his death.
As the investigation continues, interviews with Dr. Greenberg's colleagues and friends reveal that he was becoming increasingly paranoid and erratic in the months leading up to his death. He had become convinced that he was being followed and was constantly looking over his shoulder.
Despite all of the evidence pointing towards Dr. Greenberg's involvement in the drug trade, there are still many in the community who refuse to believe that their beloved doctor could have been involved in such activities. For them, the truth is hard to swallow.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a journey through the Ozark Mountains, as the investigators piece together the events leading up to Dr. Greenberg's mysterious death. The picturesque scenery of the mountains stands in stark contrast to the dark world of drugs and violence that the investigation has brought to light.
In the end, viewers are left to draw their own conclusions about what really happened to Dr. Greenberg. While there is evidence to suggest that he was involved in drug trafficking, it is unclear whether he was killed because of his involvement in these activities or for some other reason. What is clear, however, is that the small, close-knit community of Mountain View has been forever changed by the events that transpired.