Police wondered if he simply left, but a family's relentless pursuit lead to a stunning confrontation and, eventually, the truth. Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their own parents more than two decades ago. A family mourned the loss of a young mother in a house fire. The Harkey name was famous for pecan harvesting in Texas. Joel Lovelien and his fiancee headed to a local bar packed with people in costume. Chelsea had her costume ready, sewed the leaves on herself. It was case that pitted father against son, husband against wife and brother against brother. Her father refused to give up, relentlessly pursuing the truth for more than a decade. What that confidant did and did not do with the information shattered two families. It was a violent and bizarre crime scene: #1 scrawled next to the lifeless body. It seemed like an open and shut case but there was a surprise in store. Those involved in the gruesome crime thought they had buried the secrets of the past, but a relentless team of investigators would stop at nothing to unearth the truth. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Dateline has been covering this twisted tale for more than a decade. Investigators searched land and sea, going to unexpected depths to solve the mystery. Set in a small northern California town of the late 40s, the film portrays Ed Crane (Billy Bob Thornton), a barber dissatisfied with his life. But identifying the killer wasn't nearly as hard. Michelle Mockbee met her husband at the warehouse where they both worked. Loved ones were suspicious. A high school graduation party turns to tragedy when a man dies. {Season: Season10}, Marc Despain was a married father of two and a successful real estate appraiser. So how did something so ugly happen there? At first, it was like a big sleepover. She wanted someone murdered. Police focus on a fianc and a co-worker with a crush until they hear from a flood of women who've had chilling encounters with a stranger. Top 25 Current TV Shows that I am Currently Watching (Ranked In Order). IE 11 is not supported. Kelli Bordeaux was just starting what she hoped to be a long career in the military, but fate had other plans. In the still of the night, strangers armed with knives destroyed all they had built together. Originally aired on NBC on July 25, 2014. Bob McClancy was a beloved detective. Lisa Techel was newly married and pregnant when a shotgun blast ended everything. Police questioned the neighbor, who had a gun and a grudge. He was the hardworking dad, she the doting mom. It started with a chance meeting at a nightclub and ended in murder. It was just before Halloween. Aasha Davis moved to Hollywood with big dreams. His murder was a bold statement. When this beloved patriarch failed to show up at a meeting with his daughter-in-law, she was concerned Vern was not delayed, that it was something far worse. The mystery goes unsolved for years until a new detective reopens the case, resulting in an undercover sting operation and unexpected twists and turns. Turns out, someone was hiding an ugly secret. In a town built on deception, police came up with a high-stakes plan to smoke out their suspect. The Man Who Wasn't There TVPG March 6, 2020 In the still of the night, strangers armed with knives destroy the lives built by a hardworking man and his doting wife. Watch Saturday Night Mystery: The Man Who Wasn't There (Season 2016, Episode 409) of Dateline or get episode details on NBC.com For over a decade, El Chapo evaded authorities but one man was determined to catch the infamous kingpin. A story of teens, text messages and a complicated search for the truth. Where to Watch Details Add to Watchlist Po Read allHe was the hardworking dad, she the doting mom. It was a mystery that linked three women with one man in a case of jealousy, secret identity and murder. The mystery goes unsolved for years until a new detective reopens the case, resulting in . The fire breaks out before dawn. Some who knew the couple in this story saw two people in love. In a town built on deception, police came up with a high-stakes plan to smoke out their suspect. Secrets remained hidden for years. Madison Holton's parents' efforts to confront her rebellious side ended with them dead and with an unsolved and most puzzling mystery. Former DEA agent Andrew Hogan comes out of the shadows to detail his search and capture with never-before-seen videos and photographs. Then, she was shot dead in her bed. Turns out, the plot was more tangled than the branches of a pecan tree. Turns out, the rendezvous wasn't the only secret in their lives. Right away, one woman said she knew what happened. Sabine Buehler moved to an island off the coast of Florida for her own slice of paradise. In the still of the night, strangers armed with knives destroyed all they had built together. The People vs. O.J. Dateline NBC EXCLUSIVE: Alex Murdaugh's Former Longtime Friend Speaks Out 00:36. Emma Walker was a fun-loving teen with her whole life ahead of her. Dateline: Secrets Uncovered S8. Police questioned spurned lovers and office enemies before a tip from Nick's brother helped reveal the true killer. Lisa and Kevin Knoefel seemed like the perfect couple. Police officers investigate the disappearance of Kevin Mengel. In this Dateline classic, a familys American dream turns into a nightmare when their mother is murdered in their home one night. Then, he found her dead on Valentine's Day. A family's American dream turns to a nightmare when their mother is murdered. The timeless old West wonder of Tucson Arizona is disrupted when a mystery lingers in Old Pueblo.April 14, 2020. The savage crime haunted detectives for decades. Figuring out who would want him dead was a challenge. The case tested three juries then took one final twist. Investigators launch a massive manhunt and quickly discover she was not the kidnapper's first victim. After following the case for more than fifteen years, Dateline delivers a comprehensive report with rarely seen interrogation video, new insight from prosecutors, and surprising details from the other woman, Amber Frey, who helped uncover the truth. He was the hardworking dad, she the doting mom. Tara Fitzgerald loved hanging out with friends. Then, Lesley went missing and Aasha was desperate to find her. Keith Reed was a highly-regarded school superintendent. A successful, seemingly healthy doctor collapses at home and is rushed to the ER, leaving friends and colleagues puzzled. Kevin and Morgan Mengel were happy at first, but when the marriage went bad, he went missing. Nearly three decades later, that evidence was about to reveal an ugly truth. When her blood test reveals what killed her, the case goes from a medical mystery to murder mystery. Like a lot of teens, she kept a few secrets from her folks. But privately a jury heard something else. IE 11 is not supported. Grieving husband. With little evidence to go on, investigators hoped to find out what happened from the victim herself. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Was this an accident or murder? Then she was murdered. Investigators wondered if they also swept away a secret. In the still of the night, strangers armed with knives destroyed all they had built together. Loved ones launched a desperate search for answers, but investigators wondered if one of them was hiding a dark secret. Missing wife. Police quickly uncovered a steamy love triangle and a mystery with a deep pool of potential suspects. The question was whether she was a runaway bride, or if she ran into trouble. Now, commune members have courageously decided to tell their stories in hopes of helping others. Financial advisor Pam Zimmerman was everything to her children. There were whispers of a mob connection, an angry investor or a mad ex and the mystery took nearly two decades to unravel. Mystery on the Early Shift Air Date: November 21, 2014 tbd A familys American dream turns into a nightmare when their mother is murdered in their home one night. Then word of another attack nearby. The mystery goes unsolved for years until a new detective reopens the case, resulting in an undercover sting operation and unexpected twists and turns. Death in the Driveway Air Date: November 28, 2014 tbd S23:E61. One dogged detective refused to give up. Check box if your review contains spoilers. Then, she became the story. Right away, one woman said she knew what happened. She was a young mom, pregnant with her second child, when she was gunned down on her way to work. When Randy was found dead, investigators wondered if someone from his past put an end to his future, or if trouble was closer to home. Then Bob's son started asking questions and uncovered a secret. But something went wrong, and the frigid currents below took a life. Dark Available to rent or buy Rent HD $3.99 Buy HD $14.99 More purchase options Josh Mankiewicz reports Saturday April 9 at 8/7c.April 4, 2016. Before the night was through, one man was dead and two teens were facing a long fight for justice. Investigators were suspicious of the mysterious deaths happening there. His loved ones wanted answers. Angila Wilder was a busy mom, working to make her dream of becoming a nurse come true. Then, she went missing. A woman was brutally murdered in her bed. Police investigated two men in Sandra's life, but the case went cold. Secrets of the Desert, Part 2 05:12. . Authorities ruled it an accident. Then, she was murdered. His killer would let a secret slip, but turns out, he was keeping more than one. Justice. It was why he said he did it that became the foundation for his defense. Turns out, someone was hiding an ugly secret. Investigators took a hard look at his love life for clues and made a startling discovery. A top doctor known for saving lives found himself fighting for his own after he was poisoned. Cassy's parents were determined to solve the mystery, stopping at nothing until they found justice. Police turned up four possible suspects and two tantalizing clues. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. investigators look into Keith Reed's relationships for clues on his disappearance. But investigators couldn't figure out the link between two people separated by 1,500 miles. Publicly they were a prominent family highly respected for their success. Investigators didn't know if Kathy Heckel was a missing person or murder victim. 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