In this Dateline classic, a sheriff detective's daughter -- who'd been kidnapped -- did what she'd been taught. She called 911. So did her husband. So did horrified witnesses. They all thought help would be on the way. They were wrong. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 26, 2009.
Jan 22
Texas realtor murder case. Arson and fratricide trial in New Jersey. Plus, Martha Moxley podcast.
In Texas, the husband of Suzanne Simpson, a mom of four who went missing in 2024, is back in court accused of her murder. His defense has questions about the investigators. In New Jersey, the trial of Paul Caneiro, who is accused of murdering his own brother and three other famil ... Show More
31 m
Jan 21
Talking Dateline: The Trouble with Sarah
Lester Holt sits down with Keith Morrison to discuss his episode, “The Trouble with Sarah.” In January 2023, Joe Hartsfield was found unresponsive at his home and rushed to a hospital in Baytown, Texas. He was taken off life support 11 days later. What initially appeared to be a ... Show More
18m 50s
Nov 2022
Partners in Crime - Part 2 (Samuel Johnson, Jr)
<p>No forensic evidence tying them to the crime, and one has an alibi, but two daughters of a police sergeant are the top suspects in a homicide. Detectives unravel a murder conspiracy that tests the bonds of family and love. </p><p>For episode information and photos, please visi ... Show More
36m 34s
Sep 2023
The Cold Case Murder Of A Mother And Daughter
On September 2nd, 1994, a horrific crime sent shockwaves through the hardworking community of Williamsport, PA. 23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Gail was well-liked by everyone in he ... Show More
59m 2s
Sep 2020
147: Atlanta Child Murders: Part 1
From 1979 - 1981, a string of murder of black children terrorized the city of Atlanta, igniting terror and frustration from a community that increasingly feels neglected. Is it the work of the KKK or a cold blooded serial killer? After years of dead ends, the police get creative ... Show More
45m 53s