Dateline Season 25, Episode 1: After The Storm

The Accused

A man who was recently acquitted of the murder of his ex-girlfriend's 12-year-old son tells his story; interview with the victim's mother and key players in the case.

43 min

On a Lonely Road

A daughter's determination to learn more about her mother's mysterious death leads to the reopening of a 30-year-old cold case.

43 min

Ransom

Florida, 2009: Quinn Gray, a homemaker, calls her husband Reid and tells her she's kidnapped, she doesn't know where she is and three men want $50,000 to release her. The Grays are wealthy, so Reid has no problem getting the money together quickly. She calls him repeatedly with money drop locations but the directions are so rushed and chaotic that no money is exchanged. Quinn's mom takes over and drops the money in a parking lot. Three random guys pick it up and call 911 so they don't get into trouble. The money drop is a bust. But, as investigators dig and dig, a sighting of a kidnapper on a security camera leads to a bomb blast of a revelation.

43 min

The House in The Woods

When a former hockey player discovers his wife murdered in their home, his daughter says she saw a burglar.

43 min

Double Lives

The investigation into the disappearance of a mother of three in Colorado reveals she was living a double life.

43 min

The Intruder

When shots ring out at a home in Saco, Maine, Rachel Owens is found shot in the head. Police launch a complex investigation that involves three states, all holding pieces to the puzzle. Andrea Canning reports. Dennis Murphy reports.

The Silhouette

In the early morning dark in San Antonio, Texas, a husband shot his wife, saying he mistook her for an intruder. Was this a terrible accident or a case of deliberate murder? Andrea Canning reports.

The Knock at the Door

A woman continues searching for answers after the investigation into her daughter's murder goes cold. Keith Morrison reports.

The Fire Inside

When a fire is set to cover a murderer's tracks in Bergen County, N.J., for the third time in a year, authorities suspect a serial killer may be on the loose.

43 min

Collision

The battle between a wife and a mistress for one man's heart leads to a deadly car chase.

43 min

After The Early Shift

An unexpected revelation may change the fate of the man convicted in the case of a young woman found dead in the Kentucky warehouse where she worked.

43 min

The Summer Of Manson

Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. The one-hour special features rarely-seen video of Manson and interviews with his former parole officer and a “Manson Family” confidant. Morrison also speaks with key players in the case including: Gregg Jakobson, former music producer; Barbara Hoyt, former Manson family member; Debra Tate, victim Sharon Tate’s sister; Anthony DiMaria, victim Jay Sebring’s nephew; Virginia Graham, key witness for the prosecution; and Manson expert and author Jeff Guinn.

43 min

The Target

A luxury car salesman receives a visit from a beautiful client. It turns out she is not interested in buying a car but in planning a murder. Andrea Canning reports on her twisted scheme.

43 min

Dark Valley

When film executive Gavin Smith vanishes, Los Angeles detectives search for clues amid reported sightings and suspicious circumstances. The case takes a dramatic turn when Gavin’s wife reveals painful secrets. Keith Morrison reports.

43 min

Devil's Bathtub

After a father goes missing, his body is found in a field several miles away. Investigators start putting the pieces together and uncover multiple suspects – even within his own family. Andrea Canning reports.

43 min