Episode
A Cool Desert Morning
1:23:34
Published: Tue Oct 11 2022
Description
A family begins a relentless pursuit of justice after the death of Nevada attorney Susan Winters is ruled a suicide. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Chapters
A family struggles with the loss of their daughter on Father's day, which leads to an investigation that will eternally polarize the family into a never-ending turmoil.
00:00 - 01:58 (01:58)
Summary
A family struggles with the loss of their daughter on Father's day, which leads to an investigation that will eternally polarize the family into a never-ending turmoil.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
During a chaotic 911 call, Brent Dennis reports his wife as unconscious and not breathing while his eldest daughter takes over the call while they work to save her life.
01:58 - 05:02 (03:04)
Summary
During a chaotic 911 call, Brent Dennis reports his wife as unconscious and not breathing while his eldest daughter takes over the call while they work to save her life.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The podcast tells the story of Susan, an accomplished high school athlete, and her crush on Brent, the quarterback of the state champion football team.
05:02 - 10:24 (05:21)
Summary
The podcast tells the story of Susan, an accomplished high school athlete, and her crush on Brent, the quarterback of the state champion football team.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
A woman talks about her experience with losing her husband and how she coped with the tragedy and grief that came with it.
10:24 - 14:07 (03:43)
Summary
A woman talks about her experience with losing her husband and how she coped with the tragedy and grief that came with it.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The detective investigating the case of Brenton Butler, who was accused of murdering a tourist in Florida, is shown two bottles of antifreeze by Brent's father as a possible explanation for a high level of ethylene glycol found in the victim's body.
14:07 - 19:48 (05:40)
Summary
The detective investigating the case of Brenton Butler, who was accused of murdering a tourist in Florida, is shown two bottles of antifreeze by Brent's father as a possible explanation for a high level of ethylene glycol found in the victim's body.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
Chris Winters mysteriously disappeared and despite efforts from his family to find answers, no evidence or leads have come up in the investigation.
19:48 - 27:01 (07:13)
Summary
Chris Winters mysteriously disappeared and despite efforts from his family to find answers, no evidence or leads have come up in the investigation.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
A family investigates their sister’s murder using police reports and financial records, while celebrating her life while also being in the same room as the suspected murderer.
27:01 - 35:27 (08:26)
Summary
A family investigates their sister’s murder using police reports and financial records, while celebrating her life while also being in the same room as the suspected murderer.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
A private investigator gathers evidence suggesting that Brent Dennis had a possible cocaine addiction and was frequently visiting his dealer.
35:27 - 39:37 (04:09)
Summary
A private investigator gathers evidence suggesting that Brent Dennis had a possible cocaine addiction and was frequently visiting his dealer. They attempt to uncover more information about the dealer by obtaining the room number where Brent was seen visiting.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The cell phone records of a suspect can reveal crucial details in a criminal investigation, such as the timing of their activity leading up to a crime.
39:37 - 45:17 (05:40)
Summary
The cell phone records of a suspect can reveal crucial details in a criminal investigation, such as the timing of their activity leading up to a crime.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
Susan Winters' family had been trying to prove her death was a murder for more than a year.
45:17 - 49:44 (04:27)
Summary
Susan Winters' family had been trying to prove her death was a murder for more than a year. After several months, her husband was finally going to be questioned about the incident under oath.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
In this episode, Tony talks to Brent about the $180,000 check he deposited days after Susan's death, which raised suspicions, and whether he would want to know if something inappropriate happened during the time when his mom passed away.
49:44 - 54:16 (04:32)
Summary
In this episode, Tony talks to Brent about the $180,000 check he deposited days after Susan's death, which raised suspicions, and whether he would want to know if something inappropriate happened during the time when his mom passed away.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The podcast discusses the questionable ruling of suicide in a case and a possible murder charge.
54:16 - 59:21 (05:05)
Summary
The podcast discusses the questionable ruling of suicide in a case and a possible murder charge.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The strange circumstances surrounding Susan's death and Brent's behavior leading up to it lead to suspicion of foul play.
59:21 - 1:06:17 (06:56)
Summary
The strange circumstances surrounding Susan's death and Brent's behavior leading up to it lead to suspicion of foul play. Review of medical records and autopsy reveals that ethylene glycol poisoning is not easy to die from and suggests possible murder.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
During the investigation of Susan Cox Powell's death, phone records suggest that Brent Dennis was communicating with a drug dealer before texting a medical examiner for a "mini toxicology lesson" regarding Susan's symptoms.
1:06:17 - 1:10:11 (03:54)
Summary
During the investigation of Susan Cox Powell's death, phone records suggest that Brent Dennis was communicating with a drug dealer before texting a medical examiner for a "mini toxicology lesson" regarding Susan's symptoms.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The suspicious death of Rebecca Zahau and the trial that followed regarding her husband's involvement.
1:10:11 - 1:18:09 (07:58)
Summary
The suspicious death of Rebecca Zahau and the trial that followed regarding her husband's involvement.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
A father discusses his frustration and pain in seeking justice for his daughter's death, and his eventual participation in discussions for a plea deal with the accused perpetrator.
1:18:09 - 1:22:06 (03:56)
Summary
A father discusses his frustration and pain in seeking justice for his daughter's death, and his eventual participation in discussions for a plea deal with the accused perpetrator.
EpisodeA Cool Desert Morning
PodcastDateline NBC
The family of Susan Winters, whose life was taken too soon, are left with reminders of their loved one.
1:22:06 - 1:23:26 (01:20)
Summary
The family of Susan Winters, whose life was taken too soon, are left with reminders of their loved one. Her childhood scrapbook, souvenir T-shirts, and a quilt made from her shirts serve as memories of the daughter they still long for.