Secret Lives

When Jen Ramsaran disappeared, police searched online for clues and wondered if she escaped the real world for a fantasy world; journalist Andrea Canning covered the case in one of her first assignments for "Dateline."

Mystery in Orange County

After a young Army veteran disappeared, detectives uncovered a cryptic 911 call placed 11 days before she went missing, which exposed a twisted story — and the truth; reporter Josh Mankiewicz recalls the case.

The Client

Andrea Canning recalls the twists and turns in the case of Beverly Carter, a top-selling realtor who went missing after showing a house -- when her friends received mysterious text messages, they knew something was wrong.

Lauren's Promise

It is a case Josh Mankiewicz cannot forget because, while a student-athlete did everything right to keep herself safe, others did not; after she was found murdered, investigators learned she reached out for help multiple times before her death.

The Grudge

Andrea Canning reflects on a story that reminded her how people can be vulernable and how quickly life can change; she speaks with Judge Esther Salas about the knock at her door that robbed her of the most important thing in her life

Conduct Unbecoming

A man with both power and prestige managed to fool everyone, right up until his arrest.

And Then There Were Three

The case involved detective work so unique, it managed to stay with Dennis Murphy for years; days before Christmas, Michelle Martinko was visiting the mall when she was found stabbed to death; investigators found her killer almost 40 years later.

Collision

Andrea Canning reflects on a case fueled by a rage so hot, it is seared into her memory; the battle between a wife and a mistress for one man's heart led down a deadly path, to a showdown on the highway.

Voices for Vanessa

A case that reveals an ugly secret about life in the military and one Andrea Canning will not forget; when soldier Vanessa Guillen vanishes from Fort Hood, her family brings attention to her disappearance and revelations inspire a movement.

She Never Left

Aaron Fraser was 3-years-old when his mom disappeared. Authorities believed that he witnessed her murder, yet the truth stayed buried. Haunted by the memory for more than two decades, Aaron eventually made a discovery that unlocked the mystery.

Into the Night

Keith Morrison won't soon forget a frantic three days in 2016, when a woman's disappearance in Oregon set off an intense manhunt. The suspect's 60-hour crime spree included carjacking, abduction and murder.

A Texas Twist

Against all odds, a young woman survives a brutal attack on her and a friend in a park, and while DNA points one way, a bombshell message points another.

At the Bottom of the Lake

Keith Morrison looks back on this haunting mystery he reported on for more than 10 years. A pilot flees following a plane crash, becomes a fugitive and lives a double life for decades.

The Goldfinger Mystery

A couple who made a fortune in gold was headed for divorce when the wife was murdered. How she was killed made this case unforgettable for Josh Mankiewicz. A video that seemed to provide an alibi ended up pointing police to the killer.

Shannon's Story

It's a chilling story unlike anything Dennis Murphy has seen before, or since. A beautiful college student goes missing from her off-campus job. A week later, investigators receive a mysterious phone call that changes everything.

The Perfect Guy

Andrea Canning reflects on this cautionary tale that still inspires her today. A man steals millions of dollars conning women and businesses over 25 years. One woman brings together a group of his victims to hold him accountable and face justice.

Frantic

Josh Mankiewicz wanted to return to this case because the very thing Christina Morris feared most became her living nightmare. She went out with friends and vanished. Police questioned everyone, hoping the truth would lead them to her body.

Finding Venus

A case with a plot so diabolical, Dennis Murphy had to revisit. Venus Stewart stepped outside her door and vanished. Investigators suspected her ex, but he had an alibi. Then a video gamer’s tale had detectives seeing double and exposed the truth.

The Black Box

Andrea Canning reflects on a story that hits close to home for her because of where it takes place. A coroner arrives at the scene of a car accident to find his friend deceased and begins to think her death looks suspicious

Deliberate Evil

Josh Mankiewicz returns to a case that took six years to report. A woman is found murdered after her friend hears her screaming on the phone. The case sits cold until the mysterious death of her boyfriend’s twin brother leads police to a suspect.

At The Edge of Town

When a college student is found dead after a party, his mother is determined to find out what happened. What follows is one of Dennis Murphy’s most memorable stories, as this tenacious mom fights to get her son’s case in front of a jury.

The Interrogation

A mother and son die in a house fire. A man confesses to their murders, but later says he was coerced. Keith Morrison returns to the case for an extraordinary look at the interrogation and the circumstances that could lead to a false confession.

Unchecked Evil

A case Andrea Canning will never forget, because it revealed an unbelievable blind spot in law enforcement. Reagan Tokes worked a late shift at a local restaurant, then went missing. What happened to Reagan left her family and a city outraged.

Mystery at Heath Bar Farm

Josh Mankiewicz returns to a case with a twist no one saw coming, including him. A popular teacher was killed in her home. There was an arrest, a trial, and a verdict. Then came the bombshell that gave a convicted murderer his chance at freedom.

The Collector

A beloved couple was found murdered among a lifetime of valuable collectables in their home, an extraordinary place Dennis Murphy wanted to look back on. Investigators wanted to know if there was a connection between the memorabilia and the murder.

Under The Desert Sky

A case Keith Morrison can't forget in which a teen's murder shakes a Nevada community and two unlikely people confess.

The Officer's Wife

When a police officer's wife is shot to death in her bed, her parents' certainty that investigators have it wrong and their determination to untangle the mystery, makes the case unforgettable for Josh Mankiewicz.

The Eastlake Conspiracy

Andrea Canning recalls a case in which investigators set up an elaborate sting operation to stop a murder-for-hire plot.

A Novel Defense

A man charged with murder claims it was impossible for him to have committed the crime. For Dennis Murphy, the surprising courtroom strategy provides a memorable twist.

Smoke And Mirrors

Keith Morrison reflects on the case of a Chicago woman from a big family who went missing. Investigators began to suspect a man in her life was full of secrets.

Somebody's Daughter

A detective makes it her mission to find dozens of women who vanished on the streets of Albuquerque, New Mexico. For Josh Mankiewicz, her resolve makes this story unforgettable.

The Last Dance

After shedding hundreds of pounds, a popular kindergarten teacher goes missing. Investigators find a link between her weight loss and her disappearance. The case ranks as having one of the craziest motives Andrea Canning has heard.

Return to the Lonely Road

This case has stayed with Dennis Murphy since he first reported on it: A determined young woman searches for answers in her mother’s mysterious death. Her decades-long quest leads to a dramatic courtroom decision.

The Man Who Talked to Dogs

Investigators track down a suspect in the disappearance of a celebrity dog trainer. Keith Morrison reflects on the fractured love story at the center of this mystery.

Out of the Darkness

A wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas. What she told investigators next makes this case memorable for Josh Mankiewicz.

Justice for Nikki

Andrea Canning looks back on one of her most memorable cases where a fitness tracker helped detectives solve the mystery of a young woman's death in Wisconsin. Andrea confronts the killer in a tense interview.

House of Secrets

When a star athlete at an Ivy League university goes on trial for murder, sparks fly in the courtroom. The trial ends with a stunning decision that Dennis Murphy will never forget, but the surprises in the case are just beginning.

The Black Widow of Lomita

A California woman's two former husbands are mysteriously murdered nearly 20 years apart. Keith Morrison reflects on the case that sent him halfway across the world on a hunt for answers.

The Pink Gun Mystery

When a complicated Texas love triangle ends in murder, a pink gun leads to an arrest. New evidence makes investigators rethink the case. Josh Mankiewicz has reported on two-timing before, but this case had a twist he has never seen.

Even the Devil Went to Church

When a small-town Alabama resident is murdered, rumors involving a local pastor begin to swirl. Andrea Canning reflects on this story that feels to her like a steamy soap opera playing out in real life.

The Day Jennifer Disappeared

Dennis Murphy reported on the twists and turns of the Jennifer Dulos case as they happened. He offers candid insight into his one-on-one interview with the prime suspect: Jennifer’s ex-husband, Fotis Dulos.

In the Dead of Night

For Keith Morrison, this case stands out as an unusual mystery. The crime seemed arbitrary with no apparent motive. There was a confession which might have ended the investigation, but that was only the beginning.

A Promise to Helene

A college student is found murdered and the case sits cold for nearly 40 years. Josh Mankiewicz reflects on the vow that keeps the case alive and the innovative method used to catch the killer.

Death of a Golden Girl

An aspiring Playboy model is murdered in Miami, FL. A seven second clip of her last moments alive are caught on security video and could hold key clues. The haunting images make this case one of Dennis Murphy's most memorable.

Secrets From the Grave

A man claims his wife died by suicide, but a suspicious house fire 24 years later raises doubts; Josh Mankiewicz remembers the suspect who could not stop talking.

Fallen

When a pastor loses a second wife in an accident, authorities become suspicious. Dennis Murphy returns to this unforgettable story of evil and betrayal, wondering how far this a man of God might have fallen. Dennis still can’t believe the answer.

The Box

Years after a Montana man is found dead, his son searches for answers. Keith Morrison cannot forget that son who opened a box, and faced a terrifying family secret.

The Creek

After a 15-year-old girl disappears, investigators discover a creek where the local teenagers hang out. Dennis Murphy looks back on the case that kept him guessing until its astonishing conclusion.

Mystery on Blood Mountain

Gary Hilton is a name Dennis Murphy will always remember. A hiker goes missing and authorities suspect Hilton is reenacting a slasher movie. Dennis reflects on the real-life murder spree that terrorized the American South.

The Betrayal of Sarah Stern

Keith Morrison revisits a story that has haunted him for years; when detectives find a missing woman's car abandoned on a bridge, their investigation uncovers a tangled plot involving money, friendship, and a deadly betrayal.

The Dead of Night

A mother of two vanishes in Monrovia, CA. As detectives investigate, the woman's loved ones reveal that she feared she was being stalked. For Josh Mankiewicz, cases like these are all too familiar, and that's a tragedy he just can't shake.

Deadly Valentine

Nathan and Denise Leuthold built their family on faith, but suddenly one of them was dead and the other was under suspicion. It's a story that stays with Andrea Canning, both because of what happened and when it happened: Valentine's Day.

Down the Back Staircase

When a novelist's wife is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, investigators wonder if it is an accident or murder; Dennis Murphy interviews main suspect Michael Peterson and returns to the case with insight only he can share.

The Ranch

Eduardo Valseca is taken hostage in an orchestrated abduction; Keith Morrison reflects on the family he spent years following; what happened to them might have destroyed many, but not the Valsecas.

What Happened to Amy?

For more than 30 years, Ohio investigators have searched for answers in the murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic; the case details still haunt Josh Mankiewicz and investigators, who ask for help in solving the crime.

The Secret of Spirit Lake

An advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women searches for answers in the disappearance of her niece and exposes cracks in law enforcement. Andrea Canning looks back on this important story, one that became her passion project.

The Plan

A double homicide in upstate New York leads detectives on a cross-country investigation; Dennis Murphy reflects on a story full of twists and turns, including the surprising suspect at the center.

The Haunting

The children of an Oklahoma pastor survive the robbery that took their parents' lives; it's a story Keith Morrison still can't forget, and one where the very best and worst of humanity are both on full display.

Internal Affairs

When a popular graduate student is shot dead in Durham, NC, detectives uncover a deadly love triangle; it takes a lot to surprise correspondent Josh Mankiewicz, but the claims are shocking.

Return to Manitowoc County

It's a mystery that defies easy answers, and "Dateline" has been following it for more than a decade; Steven Avery and his teenage nephew were convicted of killing Teresa Halbach; now, Andrea Canning shares her insight into the controversial case.

Twisted

When an Iowa woman is attacked while home alone with her three children, the confrontation turns deadly; Dennis Murphy examines one of the most sophisticated criminal plots of his "Dateline" career.

Good & Evil

After a young woman's body is discovered at a trash facility, a detective promises justice and comes face-to-face with a serial killer; Keith Morrison revisits the case.

The House

A woman finds her father, a former FBI agent, murdered at his house; after digging into his past, police suspect the killer might be close to home; for Josh Mankiewicz, the toxic marriage at the heart of this case makes it unforgettable.

Breakout

When a Kansas prisoner escapes in a van driven by a volunteer, investigators scramble to track down the pair; Andrea Canning likens this story to a bunch of Hollywood blockbusters rolled into one, but it's as real as it gets.

Family Affair

The heir to a legendary hotel is brutally murdered, and detectives learn he had no shortage of enemies; Dennis Murphy takes a fresh look at this extraordinary investigation, a hunt for a killer he calls the most ruthless he's ever seen.

The Women and Dirty John

Debra Newell thinks she found Mr. Right, but her daughters sense something wrong about John Meehan; their search for answers exposes a dangerous con man and deceit that runs as deep as any Keith Morrison has covered.

Open Water

A Mediterranean cruise meant to rekindle the love between a woman and her ex-husband leads to her disappearance; the investigation reveals secret recordings and an undercover hitman; Josh Mankiewicz reflects on the cold-blooded crime.

The Silhouette

Debbie Kelly and Lars Itzo make their marriage of opposites work; when Debbie is killed, there is no question about who shot her, yet the explanation of why is one of the most confounding Andrea Canning has heard.

The Sting

Newlywed Dalia Dippolito comes home from the gym to find out her husband has been killed; in a case Dennis Murphy will never forget, almost nothing is as it seems; he explores whether Dalia was a pawn in a hoax gone wrong or simply diabolical.

Deadly Desire

They were two beautiful families living out their dreams, but gunshots in a parking lot revealed an ugly truth. Detectives uncovered three lives tangled in a love triangle. Keith Morrison finds the tale of deceit and betrayal unforgettable.

Plot Twist

For a group of stage actors, life seemed to be imitating art in the worst way when a college student was killed.

The Life and Death of Princess Diana

Andrea Canning looks back on the royal who has fascinated her since childhood, Princess Diana. She explores Diana's real story, including a look at her troubled marriage, turbulent life and the investigation into her death.

The Last Dive

A couple takes a scuba-diving trip to the British Virgin Islands. On their last dive, one of them surfaces but the other does not. Police quickly suspect the drowning was no accident. Now Dennis Murphy gives this unforgettable story a second look.

On a Dark, Deserted Highway

Keith Morrison recalls how a deadly high-speed chase in Montana led to a mystery, where a missionary turned into a monster and committed one of the state's most notorious crimes.

Siren Song

A mystery in paradise unfolds when Sarm Heslop vanishes from her boyfriend's yacht; in a case that made international headlines, Andrea Canning recounts her memorable journey searching for a particular person of interest.

The Woman Who Couldn't Scream

A 911 call reporting an apartment break-in holds the key to solving the mysterious murder of a young graduate student named Katie Sepich; her case contained many twists, and her family's grit still astonishes Josh Mankiewicz.

The Devil Was Watching

When Tina Sandoval disappears, her parents and loved ones spend years searching for her; Dennis Murphy takes a fresh look at the secret Tina kept and at the demon who forced her loved ones to make an agonizing decision.

Left for Dead

The survivor of a horrible attack is convinced the police on the case have the wrong suspect. Keith Morrison looks back on his heart-wrenching interview with the victim and her courageous quest to uncover the truth.

Point Blank

After Todd Chance is murdered, police follow a trail of video evidence to track down their suspect; Andrea Canning recalls a particularly revealing interview, including an eye-popping detail.

Complicated

When Josh Mankiewicz gets asked about his most memorable stories, the name Dayna Herroz comes to mind; after her daughter and 10-month-old grandson are murdered, her quest for justice ends with a twist in a San Diego courtroom.

The Window

A Florida father is determined to find out what happened to his daughter after her fatal fall from a penthouse apartment; Dennis Murphy revisits the dramatic events as this dad confronts overwhelming obstacles to learn the truth.

The Evil That Watches

When three people are found dead on the same day in a Kentucky town, investigators know that it isn't a coincidence; years pass before an arrest; Keith Morrison reflects on the triple murder that shook a tight-knit community to its core.

The Murder of Lorenzen Wright

The fatal shooting of NBA star and hometown hero Lorenzen Wright sends shockwaves through the city of Memphis, TN; Andrea Canning takes a new look at the diabolical plot behind Wright's murder and his family's tireless fight for justice.

A Walk in the Rain

The murder of 19-year-old Alaska Native Sonya Ivanoff jolts the small coastal city of Nome, Alaska; the story sends Josh Mankiewicz to the most remote place he's ever been for "Dateline."

What Happened in Vegas

A chance encounter on the Pacific Coast Highway with a woman he first spoke to in a jail cell leads Keith Morrison to re-examine the mysterious death of Las Vegas casino magnate Ted Binion.

Lonestar Obsession

When Dr. Joe Sonnier is murdered in Lubbock, TX, the investigation reveals simmering jealousies and a love triangle; Andrea Canning recalls a doctor who dedicated his life to helping others.

Twisted Faith

A pastor's secrets come to light, triggering a murder investigation; Josh Mankiewicz looks back at a case that shattered a congregation and exposed the cost of their trust.

Sex, Lies & Murder

When a woman is found dead in her SUV, the investigation into her murder reveals a tangled web of sex and lies. Dennis Murphy looks back on his unusual interview with the lead suspect.

In A Lonely Place

Chris Smith's family receives an email stating that he is leaving California to surf the world; months later, they wonder if he really left. Keith Morrison offers new insights into the case.

The Music Box

After 24-year-old Lisa Zeigert is killed in Agawam, MA, in 1992, her family keeps the case in the public eye for decades and it was featured on the show Unsolved Mysteries; Andrea Canning reflects on the harrowing mystery and discusses the inspiration she's drawn from Lisa's loved ones.

Detective Story

In Los Angeles, newlywed Sherri Rasmussen is killed in an apparent botched burglary in February 1986; nearly 20 years later, a detective discovers a clue that turns the case on its head; Josh Mankiewicz revisits a story with a twist that surprised him.

The Secret Life of the Homecoming Queen

To many, it seemed like a romance between a former football player and homecoming queen; but when it ends in death, the police investigate; Dennis Murphy reflects on a secret relationship that led a churchgoing couple down a dangerous path.

Kill Switch

Keith Morrison revisits a story where he says unusual would be putting it mildly; at first it appeared to be a drowning accident during a romantic sunset cruise; but soon Idaho investigators suspected something more sinister.

Window of Opportunity

A bombshell more than a decade after the crime reignites the investigation into the death of Sarah Pagel's mother. Andrea Canning looks back at her emotional interview with Sarah, whose mom touched so many lives.

Killer Role

After filming wraps up on an indie horror movie, the cast members learn that their lead actress is not who she says she is and has been charged with killing her uncle.

Safari Story

A hunting safari in Zambia ends in tragedy when a shot rings out from the cabin of a dentist and his wife. Andrea Canning revisits one of the most unique cases she's covered, one that sent her miles from home in search of answers.

The Favorite Son

A couple is murdered shortly after their wedding and police suspect a family feud is the cause; Josh Mankiewicz looks back at what started the dispute that left him floored.

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell

Keith Morrison takes a fresh look at the case of two missing Idaho children that made national headlines, a story that led him to Hawaii in search of their mother and her new husband.

The Bridge

While North Carolina detectives hunt for answers in the murder of 28-year-old James Chambers, his mother searched for his remains. Andrea Canning reflects on the family's unrelenting quest to find justice for James.

The Life She Wanted

A wife and mother is taken into an unmarked car by a blond woman on a Monday morning, but police are unable to find any record of her arrest. For Josh Mankiewicz, this case reset the bar for brazen and he revisits the reasons why.

True Confession

Keith Morrison reflects on a case that “Dateline” followed for more than a decade. An Idaho man is sentenced to life after falsely confessing to his friend's murder, but after the true culprit is caught, a chilling twist unfolds.

After the Dance

Josh Mankiewicz re-examines the kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Carla Walker following a Valentine’s Day dance in Fort Worth, Texas. Cutting-edge DNA technology and diligent police work lead detectives to her killer.

Open Desert

When Britney Ujlaky disappears, a small Nevada town bands together to track down an unknown cowboy.

The House on Shalimar Way

When Leslie Neulander dies after what seems like an accidental fall in the shower, her book club friends join forces to seek justice on her behalf. Andrea Canning reflects on some of the most determined women she's ever met.

65 Seconds

An apparent home invasion in Minnesota leaves Heidi Firkus dead and her husband hospitalized. For Blayne Alexander, getting to know Heidi through loved ones was a privilege; for investigators, learning about Heidi helps solve the case.

Behind the Closet Door

After a mother is found murdered in her Virginia home, her son embarks on a 20-year quest for justice. For Josh Mankiewicz, this cold case was one of the strangest he's ever covered. He looks back at the reasons why.

The Perfect Life

After a woman is murdered, a secret is exposed but a mystery still looms. Andrea Canning re-examines the story she first covered years ago. New developments lead to an unexpected conclusion in an interview you have to see to believe.

Justice for Joy

A mother is found dead in a house fire, but an autopsy reveals a brutal murder. The case goes cold until an unexpected confession sheds new light. Blayne Alexander looks back at a family shattered by loss, but determined to uncover the truth.

Evil Walked Through the Door

Two murders in Toronto ignite an investigation that spans four decades, but breakthroughs in investigative genetic genealogy help crack the case. Josh Mankiewicz revisits the mystery that took him to the coldest and most remote place he's ever been.

The Trouble on Dill Creek Farm

When a pharmacist is found shot dead, investigators go on a 15-year hunt for his killer. For Andrea Canning, this story has unique locations, fascinating potential suspects and riveting plot twists, but says the victim makes this mystery special.

The Day Akia Disappeared

A pregnant woman vanishes before her own baby shower and her worried family raises the alarm as detectives unravel a chilling mystery. For Josh Mankiewicz, it was a heartbreaking case that stayed with him long after the cameras stopped rolling.

Deadly Dance

A former ballerina shoots her husband in what she alleges was an act of self-defense. The ensuing investigation and dramatic trial spark protests and receives national attention.

The Pin at Apartment 210

A young Tennessee woman vanishes and misses her family's Thanksgiving dinner. Determined to track her down, her family takes matters into their own hands.

Ghost Rider

After a nurse and mother-of-three is murdered inside her Illinois home, investigators uncover security camera footage that could be key to solving the case.

Justice for Kristin Smart

The parents of Kristin Smart speak out in an interview following the sentencing of their daughter's killer.

The Secrets of Birch View Drive

After an apparent brazen home invasion during the holiday season in a Connecticut community leaves Connie Dabate dead, investigators discover a silent witness that cracks the case wide open.

The Haunted House Confession

25-year-old Chantay Blankinship's remains are found at a rundown building that locals call the Haunted House; for Blayne Alexander, this case juxtaposes two places that represent good and evil, a church and an abandoned farmhouse.

Episode 7

The Man of Many Faces

International fugitive Nicholas Rossi faked his death as investigators closed in on him after rape and fraud allegations; Andrea Canning tracks down the man of many identities and looks back on one of the wildest interviews of her career.

Under the Bay Bridge

A tech titan is stabbed to death in San Francisco, sparking headlines and rumours; speculators are quick to draw conclusions, but Josh Mankiewicz revisits how video evidence revealed a far more complicated truth.

Deadly Entanglement

When a married art teacher is shot to death in her home, police untangle a complex web of relationships, including a three-way affair; Blayne Alexander revisits the twisted motive at the centre of this case.

Secrets of the Snake Farm

World-renowned snake breeder Ben Renick is found shot to death in a facility crawling with reptiles; Andrea Canning reflects on a crime scene unlike any she's ever seen, where the initial suspect was a 600-pound anaconda.

Death at the Spa

A package bomb explodes at a Southern California day spa, killing a beloved esthetician; Josh Mankiewicz looks back at a case where aftershocks were still being felt in a quiet community. Show

The Death of Dr. Schwartz

When the wife of a wealthy doctor calls police to her waterfront mansion, they find her husband dead at the bottom of the stairs; Blayne Alexander reexamines a mystery with a stunning connection to the murder of another doctor decades earlier.

Secrets in the Ozarks

When the body of a 22-year-old college student is found a week after she vanished, theories about her murder run rampant through the Arkansas Ozarks; Dennis Murphy remembers the gutsy detective who made all the right moves to solve the mystery.

The Footprint at the Lake

A beloved teacher vanishes from her home after a vicious attack; family members were in the house, yet no one saw or heard anything, and Andrea Canning is drawn to a case that seemed impossible.

Wrong Turns

A new father is found dead on the side of a road, and weeks later a young woman is stabbed to death in broad daylight; Josh Mankiewicz retraces lives that swerved out of control and a twisted murder plot that went off the rails.

The Killer on Camera 4

When a firefighter is killed, the murder investigation unravels a web of secrets, a love triangle and stunning surveillance footage.