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Nov 2022
28m 13s

DATELINE DEBRIEF: Dark Waters

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Following Dateline’s 2-hour episode Dark Waters, Craig Melvin and Dateline producer Carol Gable sit down for an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the Murdaugh saga from their unique perspectives as native South Carolinians. Carol has been following the story since she heard about a boat crash in the Lowcountry involving the son of one of Hampton County’s most influential citizens, Alex Murdaugh. No one knew then how explosive the story would become. You can listen to the full episode Dark Waters here: https://apple.co/3WMCpEr

 

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