In this Dateline classic, when a beautiful woman is strangled to death in her Texas home, police look at the men in the victim’s life, while also considering that a stranger may have killed her. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on September 23, 2016.
From the senseless murder of Diane Augat to chilling stories from other women, this podcast episode covers the darker side of crime committed by people you may know.
Diane Holick, a 43-year-old woman living in a exclusive neighborhood became the victim of a strange and disturbing mystery when twisters destroy the city but left her big house unscathed.
Two friends discuss a time when they decided to change into Western-wear in a parking lot before hitting up some clubs with their new friend who was excited to have dancing buddies.
The hosts of the podcast delve into the murder of Cheri Jo Bates, discussing the use of zip ties and a ligature by the killer, the victim's past relationships, and the red marks found on her wrist during the autopsy.
Diane's conflict about having her dogs in the house makes her relationship with her partner tense. Despite discussing it multiple times, she's still unsure about what to do.
Ray was infatuated with Diane and never let anyone else take care of her dogs while she was out of town.
The police investigated a murder case of a woman who was potentially strangled by a man she met through a dating service. All men she met through the service were tracked down by the police.
Investigators revisited the crime scene of a mysterious death, searching for more evidence, and found seven hairs but no signs of semen.
A potential homebuyer is being sought after by the police as a suspect of a murder that occurred in the neighborhood. The residents, who had all seen him, describe him as tall with dark, slicked back hair and a big nose, offering to pay cash for a nice house.
Real estate agent Tammy recalls a strange man who wanted to buy a house, and women called in with tales about him.
A woman shares her fleeting thoughts on what may have happened to a victim in a murder case and considers the possibility of the perpetrator being someone involved in the real estate sale of the victim's property.
Detectives Garrish and De Los Santos investigate the home of a man named Russo as a possible lead in the murder case of Diane Hollick. Russo's wife confirmed that a man with the same story had come to her home months earlier in a different neighborhood.
Detectives are questioning Peter Ford about his whereabouts in upscale neighborhoods where several women have reported seeing him driving his mini van, but he denies being there.
The speaker describes how they were accused of lying about their past and the terror of being wrongly accused.
The District Attorney's office charged Charles McIver with murder to gain extra time needed to send off DNA evidence to see if he was actually at the scene of the crime. McIver had a history of entering women's homes and had even made a call to a real estate agent to look at vacant houses in different neighborhoods of Austin.
Two years after the sudden murder of Diane Hollick, her friends gathered for a murder trial without hard evidence linking Tony to the crime.
The speaker describes their intense emotional experience waiting for the jury to return to the box in a court case where the defendant lied to the police and made hand gestures hinting at a serious crime.
This podcast episode features the story of Tony Russo, a man who was wrongly accused and convicted for a crime he did not commit. A group of determined women eventually helped him get justice and prove his innocence.
Friends come together to remember Diane Holick, a vibrant woman with an infectious smile who made a lasting impact on those around her.