Episode
Complicated
39:57
Published: Wed Apr 05 2023
Description
In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the story of a mother’s fight for justice after her daughter and 10-month-old grandson are found strangled to death in their home. Originally aired on NBC on March 18, 2011.
Chapters
After her infant son died due to neglect in San Diego, Tori Veneau became a fighter seeking justice for her family.
00:00 - 02:10 (02:10)
Summary
After her infant son died due to neglect in San Diego, Tori Veneau became a fighter seeking justice for her family.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
Tori spent years helping her alcoholic mother cover up her drinking problem and dealing with the aftermath, but her father was proud of the person she became.
02:10 - 05:51 (03:41)
Summary
Tori spent years helping her alcoholic mother cover up her drinking problem and dealing with the aftermath, but her father was proud of the person she became.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
A man named Daniel carried his baby in a baby pouch instead of his wife, which caught the attention of a woman named Dana who had just seen a news story about a mother and her baby.
05:51 - 10:22 (04:31)
Summary
A man named Daniel carried his baby in a baby pouch instead of his wife, which caught the attention of a woman named Dana who had just seen a news story about a mother and her baby. The mother and baby on the news turned out to be Tori and Dean.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
A mother and grandson were murdered and the grandmother tried to find any clues to solve the case, but police progress did not happen as quickly as it does in a TV crime drama.
10:22 - 14:57 (04:35)
Summary
A mother and grandson were murdered and the grandmother tried to find any clues to solve the case, but police progress did not happen as quickly as it does in a TV crime drama.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
This podcast episode follows the story of Tori and her relationship with two men from her high school years - one being her boyfriend and the other, a former flame.
14:57 - 21:19 (06:21)
Summary
This podcast episode follows the story of Tori and her relationship with two men from her high school years - one being her boyfriend and the other, a former flame. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the relationship between the three of them has taken a dark turn.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
Dennis was ruled out as the father of Tori's baby after a paternity test and now he wants Neil to take another test because he thinks it's falsified which Dana thinks can be resolved through legal action.
21:19 - 23:52 (02:33)
Summary
Dennis was ruled out as the father of Tori's baby after a paternity test and now he wants Neil to take another test because he thinks it's falsified which Dana thinks can be resolved through legal action.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
Detectives investigate the murder of Torrey Beasley, using cell phone records to determine the whereabouts of potential suspects, including the prime suspect and his alibi.
23:52 - 29:42 (05:50)
Summary
Detectives investigate the murder of Torrey Beasley, using cell phone records to determine the whereabouts of potential suspects, including the prime suspect and his alibi.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
In the second part of this episode, the hosts discuss the different theories presented at trial, including Daniel Moen's alleged motive, Dennis Potts' reluctance to take responsibility for the child, and his interest in murder as a topic of study.
29:42 - 36:31 (06:49)
Summary
In the second part of this episode, the hosts discuss the different theories presented at trial, including Daniel Moen's alleged motive, Dennis Potts' reluctance to take responsibility for the child, and his interest in murder as a topic of study.
EpisodeComplicated
PodcastDateline NBC
Daniel Mowen talks about how he often thinks about Dean Potter and what he could have been if he were still alive to watch his daughter grow up.
36:31 - 39:44 (03:13)
Summary
Daniel Mowen talks about how he often thinks about Dean Potter and what he could have been if he were still alive to watch his daughter grow up.