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Apr 2023
39m 57s

Complicated

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In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the story of a mother’s fight for justice after her daughter and 10-month-old grandson are found strangled to death in their home. Originally aired on NBC on March 18, 2011.

Josh Mankiewicz’s original interview with Tori’s mother, Dayna, led to an enduring friendship. They reunited in 2023 for an episode of After the Verdict, an exclusive series for Dateline Premium podcast subscribers available only on Apple Podcasts. Listen now as they discuss Dayna’s powerful work as a victim advocate and the long journey toward healing. LINK: https://apple.co/45F5INT

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