Chapter

The Blood Ties That Bind
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12:10 - 30:50 (18:40)

When a pregnant Iowa mom is shot dead in her home, the police scramble to find her killer. With no clear suspect, the investigation stalls until detectives hear rumours of a bitter war between neighbours and begin to investigate.

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A dispute between neighbors turned deadly after months of tension over vandalism and property lines, leading to a murder investigation.
12:10 - 19:22 (07:12)
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Neighbor Dispute
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A dispute between neighbors turned deadly after months of tension over vandalism and property lines, leading to a murder investigation.

Chapter
The Blood Ties That Bind
Episode
Before Dawn
Podcast
Dateline NBC
After Lisa Techel, a five-month pregnant reserve sheriff's deputy, is shot and killed at her home in a small farm town in Iowa, Deputy Don Phillips becomes deeply invested in cracking the case when Lisa's father, one of his closest friends is a prime suspect, and they believe Brian Tate to be behind the murder.
19:22 - 27:42 (08:20)
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Crime Investigation
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After Lisa Techel, a five-month pregnant reserve sheriff's deputy, is shot and killed at her home in a small farm town in Iowa, Deputy Don Phillips becomes deeply invested in cracking the case when Lisa's father, one of his closest friends is a prime suspect, and they believe Brian Tate to be behind the murder.

Chapter
The Blood Ties That Bind
Episode
Before Dawn
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Chris Thomas, a DCI agent interviews Seth about his murdered pregnant wife eight hours after the crime.
27:42 - 30:50 (03:07)
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Murder Investigation
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Chris Thomas, a DCI agent interviews Seth about his murdered pregnant wife eight hours after the crime. The DCI provides forensic resources and expertise while deputies offer local knowledge and manpower in the investigation.

Chapter
The Blood Ties That Bind
Episode
Before Dawn
Podcast
Dateline NBC