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Episode

A Dangerous Man
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1:24:48
Published: Wed Jul 08 2020
Description

In this Dateline classic, the investigation into the mysterious murder of a Spokane, WA businessman exposes a tangled web of evil that extends from the Pacific Northwest into the North Dakota oil patch. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 14, 2016.

Chapters
A man is shot in a sudden and savage attack, leaving his wife as the only witness.
00:00 - 01:00 (01:00)
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True Crime
Summary

A man is shot in a sudden and savage attack, leaving his wife as the only witness. As investigators look into the motive behind the attack, they discover the victim's involvement in a shady business venture related to the oil industry.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A woman describes the scene of a violent murder where her husband was shot by a man who had taken over their house.
01:00 - 05:50 (04:50)
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Murder Investigation
Summary

A woman describes the scene of a violent murder where her husband was shot by a man who had taken over their house.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A woman named Alberta Carlisle is the only witness when her husband is murdered by a masked man who entered their home.
05:50 - 09:21 (03:30)
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Murder Case
Summary

A woman named Alberta Carlisle is the only witness when her husband is murdered by a masked man who entered their home. The detectives are skeptical of her story, but carefully listen to her account of the events that took place.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Alberta recounts her story about a masked man who killed her husband 42 years ago and stares at her, but leaves her alive to tell the tale, as she tries to convince Detective Burbridge about the mass killer's existence.
09:21 - 13:37 (04:16)
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Detective, Mass Killer
Summary

Alberta recounts her story about a masked man who killed her husband 42 years ago and stares at her, but leaves her alive to tell the tale, as she tries to convince Detective Burbridge about the mass killer's existence.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A white van was spotted parked in front of the Carlisle's house prior to the murder, captured by a neighbor's video camera.
13:37 - 18:37 (04:59)
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True crime
Summary

A white van was spotted parked in front of the Carlisle's house prior to the murder, captured by a neighbor's video camera.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The investigation of a homicide case initially led investigators to believe it was the work of a professional hitman not related to the victim, but further evidence and a video of a running man in black prompted a reconsideration of the victim's level of involvement.
18:37 - 22:25 (03:48)
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Homicide Investigation
Summary

The investigation of a homicide case initially led investigators to believe it was the work of a professional hitman not related to the victim, but further evidence and a video of a running man in black prompted a reconsideration of the victim's level of involvement.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The podcast discusses the story of Doug Manchester, including his numerous setbacks to bankruptcies, trouble with the IRS, failed businesses, and accusations of being dishonest.
22:26 - 26:21 (03:54)
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Doug Manchester
Summary

The podcast discusses the story of Doug Manchester, including his numerous setbacks to bankruptcies, trouble with the IRS, failed businesses, and accusations of being dishonest. It also mentions his belief in the prosperity gospel.

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A Dangerous Man
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Dateline NBC
The podcast discusses the paperwork involved in investing in a company for drilling oil on the MHA Indian Reservation in North Dakota and how it attracted many ambitious individuals seeking quick wealth through fracking.
26:21 - 32:29 (06:07)
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Oil drilling
Summary

The podcast discusses the paperwork involved in investing in a company for drilling oil on the MHA Indian Reservation in North Dakota and how it attracted many ambitious individuals seeking quick wealth through fracking.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The investigation of a wealthy oil tycoon, Mr. Carlisle, with numerous business dealings and failed ventures, involves checking for potential angry former and current business partners in multiple directions.
32:29 - 36:28 (03:58)
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Oil Tycoon
Summary

The investigation of a wealthy oil tycoon, Mr. Carlisle, with numerous business dealings and failed ventures, involves checking for potential angry former and current business partners in multiple directions.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A man recounts his experience with James Hendrickson, who saw opportunity and money in the oil field despite the challenges.
36:28 - 39:02 (02:34)
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Oil industry
Summary

A man recounts his experience with James Hendrickson, who saw opportunity and money in the oil field despite the challenges.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Learn about Robert DeLeo, a career criminal, gang member, and police informant, and his significant criminal history.
39:03 - 41:18 (02:15)
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Criminal History
Summary

Learn about Robert DeLeo, a career criminal, gang member, and police informant, and his significant criminal history.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Detectives found that rivalries and grievances were common regarding an oil lease project involving Doug, James, and others.
41:18 - 47:17 (05:59)
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Oil Lease Project
Summary

Detectives found that rivalries and grievances were common regarding an oil lease project involving Doug, James, and others. A flyer with warnings about two individuals appeared after clicking on a suspicious link.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The police arrested individuals from IRS Environmental, a company that had a van matching the one seen in a video, for criminal activity.
47:17 - 51:49 (04:31)
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IRS Environmental
Summary

The police arrested individuals from IRS Environmental, a company that had a van matching the one seen in a video, for criminal activity. Detective Sessnick also experienced health issues during the investigation.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The suspect in a murder case is arrested and found with a to-do kill list in his car.
51:49 - 54:25 (02:35)
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Crime
Summary

The suspect in a murder case is arrested and found with a to-do kill list in his car. The investigation also uncovers statements about a wheel man and wing man, a white van at a storage unit, and a practice with a pistol.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The murder of Doug Carlile prompted an investigation into James Henrikson for illegal drug imports and the disappearance of a friend and employee.
54:25 - 1:00:22 (05:56)
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Crime
Summary

The murder of Doug Carlile prompted an investigation into James Henrikson for illegal drug imports and the disappearance of a friend and employee. Henrikson was found to have connections to the crimes and was eventually convicted.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A woman shares her story of how her husband attempted to have her killed by hiring a hitman and the trauma that followed.
1:00:23 - 1:06:13 (05:50)
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Domestic violence
Summary

A woman shares her story of how her husband attempted to have her killed by hiring a hitman and the trauma that followed.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
James Hendrickson, who was arrested on weapons charges, talked about his connections with organized crime groups like the cartels and the triad, which implied his involvement in illegal activities.
1:06:13 - 1:12:21 (06:07)
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Organized Crime
Summary

James Hendrickson, who was arrested on weapons charges, talked about his connections with organized crime groups like the cartels and the triad, which implied his involvement in illegal activities. He was later charged with federal counts of conspiracy, solicitation, and murder for hire.

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A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A hitman named Vincent Smothers admitted to multiple murders in court in relation to the crimes he had already confessed to investigators, including the murder of a cop, and testified against a man named Bernard Howard who he claimed had hired him for the hit.
1:12:21 - 1:20:03 (07:42)
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Crime
Summary

A hitman named Vincent Smothers admitted to multiple murders in court in relation to the crimes he had already confessed to investigators, including the murder of a cop, and testified against a man named Bernard Howard who he claimed had hired him for the hit.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC
This podcast episode tells the true story of a hitman hired by a man involved in the oil business to kill at least 11 people, and how the hitman's confession led to the conviction of the go-between who arranged the murders.
1:20:04 - 1:24:35 (04:31)
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True Crime
Summary

This podcast episode tells the true story of a hitman hired by a man involved in the oil business to kill at least 11 people, and how the hitman's confession led to the conviction of the go-between who arranged the murders.

Episode
A Dangerous Man
Podcast
Dateline NBC