
Dateline — Season 29

Josh Mankiewicz investigates the perplexing vanishing of a Colorado rancher.

Haunted by the memory of a brutal assault, the victim remains certain law enforcement has misidentified the perpetrator.
Dennis Murphy reports on the case of the Florida law professor found murdered in his garage, bringing forth fresh details, recently released evidence, and significant testimony from the ongoing trial.
The final scene had been shot, the cameras lowered, and the crew beginning to dismantle their equipment when a chilling revelation fractured the camaraderie of the indie horror film's cast. Their lead actress, the woman who had embodied the…
The doctor's murder left investigators grappling for answers; no clear motive emerged for the brutal act. As the police delve deeper, they uncover a web of simmering resentments and a complicated love triangle. Andrea Canning reports on the…
The disappearance of a mother of two has cast a pall over Monrovia, California. While detectives pursue leads, those closest to her – friends and family – have shared a chilling detail: she had expressed a growing fear of being followed. Jo…
Josh Mankiewicz reports on the mysterious disappearance of Carole Baskin’s husband, Don Lewis, who vanished in 1997 while preparing for a trip to Costa Rica
The disappearance of an Arkansas real estate agent following a property showing has sparked concern among those who knew her. A series of unsettling text messages later received by family and friends signaled to them that something was amis…
The murder of college student Helene Pruszynski remained unsolved for nearly four decades, a chilling testament to a case that had gone cold. Now, a new detective is employing an innovative approach, offering a glimmer of hope for closure. …

In the small town of Morris, Alabama, faith permeates every aspect of existence. However, the tranquility is shattered when a man is found murdered, and whispers quickly coalesce around a local pastor. The ensuing rumors unravel the communi…
The death of a woman following a seemingly accidental fall in the shower ignites a determined quest for truth. Two friends, compelled by suspicion, band together to uncover the circumstances surrounding her passing and fight for justice. An…
A few days after a sharp disagreement, Ellie Green finds herself increasingly troubled by her mother’s silence. Her unease deepens with the news that her mother has died. Yet, is this truly the case? Keith Morrison investigates.
Pat Sabo, a resident of Ohio, received an offer of $50,000 for a murder to be committed far from his home. Instead of accepting, he contacted the authorities to report the proposition. Promptly, investigators initiated a complex sting opera…
The death of a pediatric dentist reveals a tangled web of intrigue, prompting police to pursue a suspect across international borders. The lead detective involved now shares their perspective for the first time.

The disappearance of soldier Vannessa from Fort Hood ignited a desperate search by her family, who tirelessly sought to draw attention to her plight. Meanwhile, Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy addressed the ongoing investigation, acknow…
Following the murder of Todd Chance, police meticulously review trial video evidence in their pursuit of the perpetrator.
Leaders from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson outlined strategies for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine and addressing public hesitancy. Conversations included insights from key advisors to both the Trump and incoming Biden administra…
In a quiet Minnesota home, a tragedy unfolded. A forty-year-old woman was fatally shot in her bed, her husband and teenage daughter present. The circumstances surrounding the crime have left investigators grappling with a chilling question:…
The most recent developments in the case of the missing young woman from Oregon, a disappearance that sparked a widespread search, follow a suspect's undertaking of a criminal spree across two states.
Two decades have passed since the Princess Diana's untimely death, and Dateline offers fresh perspectives on the woman behind the icon. The program delves into the complexities of her private life, exploring her difficult marriage, the chal…
United by shared grief, the families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake Jr., and Eric Garner participated in a deeply affecting dialogue, laying bare their sorrow, their rage, and their profound frustration with the issue of police brutality.
The Mediterranean cruise, envisioned as a chance to revive a lost love between a woman and her ex-husband, instead became the setting for her disappearance. The ensuing investigation would uncover hidden recordings, a surprising witness, an…
A fatal shooting at the residence of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas resulted in injuries to her husband, Mark, and the death of their son, Daniel.

Keith Morrison reports on the newest details in the case of a 21-year-old UCLA student whose remains were discovered in a notorious Los Angeles train tunnel back in 1990.
The murder of University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey has revealed a disturbing pattern: investigators now know she had contacted campus police for assistance on several occasions prior to her death. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the ensui…

A coast-to-coast search has begun for a woman now known as the "killer grandma," who is currently at large along the Gulf Coast. Dennis Murphy has the details.
The midday sun beat down as the college student vanished from her workplace. Initial police inquiries yielded no immediate answers, but a cryptic phone call altered the course of the investigation, introducing an unsettling new dimension to…
The basketball world mourned in 2010 with the shocking news of Lorenzen Wright's murder. His mother, however, refused to accept the official narrative, convinced she knew the identity of her son's killer. Driven by an unwavering determinat…
The coroner arrived at the crash site to discover a woman deceased. A disquiet settled over him as he observed peculiar markings upon her face. Was this truly the result of an accident? Andrea Canning reports.
When the head of a school, lauded for its work with at-risk girls, faces accusations of abuse, his daughter is confronted with a painful choice of loyalty. Keith Morrison reports on the unfolding crisis.

Susan Woods' absence from work quickly turns grim when she is found deceased in her bathtub. As investigators seek to understand the circumstances of her death, a disturbing pattern of victims begins to emerge. Natalie Morales reports on th…
Dr. Danielle Roberts, a former member of NXIVM, has defended the practice of branding within the organization. Meanwhile, India Oxenberg and her mother, Catherine Oxenberg, have spoken about their current well-being following the conviction…
Seeking to leave behind the wreckage of a complicated love affair, Heather Elvis, a native of South Carolina, went on a first date on December 17, 2013. Upon returning home, she spoke with her friend Brianna. Heather was never seen or heard…
In a parking lot, witnesses observed a woman being handcuffed and then escorted into an unmarked vehicle by a woman with blond hair. Yet, detectives have been unable to locate any official record of her arrest. The question remains: where h…
A confluence of factors – online sleuths, advancements in DNA analysis, and the persistent efforts of a dedicated investigator – ultimately led police to a killer. Their work culminated in the identification of a decades-old mystery: a pers…
The lead investigators in the murder of University of Utah student MacKenzie Lueck share their account of the case, which captivated the nation, in an exclusive interview with Keith Morrison.

Keith Morrison returns to the story that captivated the nation: the tragic deaths of Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell. He offers exclusive interviews and new details surrounding this complex case, a narrative he has followed since the disappear…
The brutal murder of a woman unravels a complex tapestry of deceit and illicit affairs, exposing the hidden darkness within a respected family. In a candid account, detectives and an FBI informant share the details of the case with Dennis M…
Just before her death, Kathleen Schroll made a phone call that implicated her killer, an act that swiftly led to the arrest of a father for murder. Yet, after two trials and a span of twelve years, doubts began to surface within the authori…
Kathleen Schroll makes a phone call that names her killer right before her death, it leads to the arrest of a father for murder. But two trials and 12 years later, authorities begin to wonder if he was the victim, not the villain.
When a private investigator and former police officer vanishes, detectives think there may be more to the story when strange text messages start to appear... Keith Morrison reports.
After filming wraps on an indie horror film, the cast and crew learn their killer star isn’t who she says she is. It’s a plot twist that reveals a real-life killer. Keith Morrison reports.
The disappearance of a private investigator and former police officer has sparked suspicion, and a series of unusual text messages have emerged, suggesting a deeper complexity to the case. Keith Morrison reports.
The final scenes were shot, the cameras stilled, but for the cast and crew of the independent horror film, the work had just begun. A disquieting truth emerged: their seemingly talented star was concealing a dangerous secret. The revelation…
A wave of disbelief has washed over a Michigan community following the discovery of a local mother’s body, bearing the marks of a brutal stabbing. The case, long dormant and unsolved for over a decade, has been abruptly reopened by a startl…
A mother of two vanishes, and nearly two years later her body is found in the San Diego Bay, but medical examiners say she had only been dead for about a month or two. Keith Morrison reports.
The disappearance of a mother of two sparked a mystery that lingered for nearly two years, culminating in the discovery of her body in San Diego Bay. Medical examiners estimate she had been deceased for a mere month or two. Keith Morrison r…
A mother's search for answers in her son’s murder raises questions about whether Chicago police detectives did enough to try to solve his case. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
After a mother and son are found dead, it takes nearly a decade to unravel the case. Andrea Canning reports the latest, including how a second investigation led to a new and unexpected arrest.
The discovery of a mother and son deceased sparked a mystery that remained largely unsolved for nearly ten years. Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in this case, detailing how a subsequent investigation ultimately led to a s…
The global pandemic has brought America to a humbled state, a year defined by division and a pervasive sense of uncertainty. *Dateline* explores the growing trend of turning to faith and seeking comfort in the spiritual realm amidst these c…
A woman who helps solve cases searches for her missing niece and pushes for change as part of the growing movement to save missing and murdered Indigenous women. Andrea Canning reports.
Lester Holt interviews family members, including the now-grown children of some of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, as they honor the lives and courage that inspired the world on 9/11.
For more than 30 years, Ohio investigators have searched for answers in the murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic. Now they're enlisting your help to solve the case. Josh Mankiewicz reports.


